The use of contact lenses can be very comfortable for those who prefer them to glasses but keep in mind that using contact lenses carries with it a responsibility for their care and maintenance, especially with regard to hygiene. East Side Opticians see numerous cases of eye infections due to people not properly disinfecting their contact lenses. This problem occurs because many contact wearers believe that using a saline solution is enough to clean their lenses. However, eye specialists will tell you that saline solution is not for disinfecting, but rather moisturizing.

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