08/11/2025
☀️👁️ Summer + Contacts = Healthy Vision Tips! 👁️☀️
Whether you're hitting the beach, lounging by the pool, or enjoying outdoor activities, taking care of your contacts is essential to protect your eyes. Here’s how you can keep your eyes healthy for the rest of summer:
1️⃣ Keep It Clean
Always wash your hands before handling your contacts! Dirty hands can introduce bacteria, leading to infections or irritation.
2️⃣ Never Swim with Contacts
Avoid wearing your contacts in pools, lakes, or oceans. Water can introduce harmful bacteria, leading to eye infections like Acanthamoeba keratitis. Use glasses if you plan to swim!
3️⃣ Stay Hydrated
Hot weather can dry out your eyes, making contacts uncomfortable. Keep your eyes hydrated with lubricating rewetting eye drops (make sure they’re safe to use with contact lenses).
4️⃣ Follow Your Replacement Schedule
Stick to your contact lens replacement schedule! Whether you wear daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly lenses, timely replacements reduce the risk of eye infections and ensure clear vision.
5️⃣ Protect from the Sun
Wear sunglasses over your contacts to shield your eyes from UV rays. The sun can dry out your lenses and strain your eyes. Make sure the sunglasses are labeled as UV 400 or that they block UVA and UVB. 😎
6️⃣ Keep a Spare Pair
If you’re traveling or spending time outdoors, always bring an extra pair of contacts and a backup case. Better safe than sorry!
Your eyes deserve the best care – especially during those sunny summer days! 😎👓
🌟 Book your annual eye exam today and keep your eye health in check! 🌟
www.mountpleasanteyecare.com or call us at 262-267-8161📞