This is how you clean your Contact Lens Cases Properly in Just 5 Simple Steps

Contact lens cases are greatly ignored. Despite numerous warnings from experts, patients keep using their contact lens cases past the expiry which runs horrendous risk of contamination. Cases are breeding beds of germs, and if not replaced once every three months; they may transfer bacteria to your contact lenses. You may be emotionally attached to your Kawai contact lens cases, because they are fun but acanthamoeba is not. Clean your contact lens cases properly once every 3 days the following way before its time to finally toss them off.  

1. Wash your hands with an anti-bacterial hand-wash. Pat them dry using a lint free towel. Disinfect your hands especially finger pads before touching your contact lenses or cases.
2. Throw any remaining droplets of your solution from the cases. Do not re use old solution as it has already lost its efficacy. Reusing or topping off your solution is gross.
3. Rinse your cases with fresh sterile contact lens solution. Rub your fingers in each well, even in the narrow crevices. You may notice a slimy bio-film- this is your actual target during disinfecting your cases.
4. “Rinse, Rub and disinfect” is the key to actual cleaning of contact lens cases. Tissue-wiping your cases further eliminates the risk of contamination. As per research, pollutants in air can cling to the cases when wet. Thus tissue wiping them after a rinse and letting them air dry with caps off and cases down is recommended.
5. Occasionally run your cases in dishwasher to disinfect them. In absence of dishwasher, you can sterilize your cases for five minutes in a pot of boiling water.

This simple procedure should be carried out at least once every week. Sterilizing once a month adds barrier against bacterial growth. Do not forget to replace your contact lens cases after three months & up cycle your old contact lens cases  to reduce carbon foot print. 

I Lost My Contact Lens Case: Emergency Over-Night Contact Lens Storage

You often lose your contact lens cases, it is frequently common. Bitter truth; nothing can be done to prevent the loss, hands down! You lose your contact lens cases at a picnic, or when moving to a friend’s for a sleep over. Misplacing or forgetting your cases back at home whilst you are travelling or enjoying at a holiday is drastic. You only realize you are lagging your case when it is already too late to keep the lenses in eyes. Instead of creating panic we encourage you to take a chill pill, as some of the users have come up with brilliant life-hackers!

Depending on the location, you would like to try one of the given alternatives for your lost contact lens case

1. I forgot my Contact Lens Case at Home

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You are staying at your friend’s home who does not wear contact lenses, you are trapped. Forgetting your contacts case back at home may have caused you trouble otherwise, but fortunately we have some tips to save you.

In case you are in a town where you can’t go to the nearest shop in search of an ordinary contact case; we advise you to use egg cups, found in every kitchen to soak your contact lenses. However, most importantly don’t forget to wash & sterilize them. Pat them dry & use your regular multi-purpose contact lens solution to soak your contact lenses. Alternatively, you can also use measuring spoons. Be very careful about not mixing your prescriptions though.

2. I Lost Caps of My Contact Lenses

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Hikers, bikers and adventurers tend to lose their contact lens cases and caps when they try to handle them during the journey. It is also impossible to get a contact lens case replacement at the heights. When you are off to the camp again, try to look for a 20 ounce bottle in your back pack. Redditor Westleyh suggests using a cap of 20 ounce drink. Though all contact lens cases are not same size, a 20 ounce cap is standard to most of them. Try fitting them over your lens case.

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Or, store your lenses directly in the caps by covering them with a glass. Be very careful that your caps and glass both are free from even the tiniest of the water droplets. Covering them with glass will prevent trapping flies and dust particles during the night!

4 Smart Steps to Pack your Beauty Bag for Travelling: Accommodate Skin Care & Makeup Necessities in your Carry Bag

When travelling you have to follow flight regulations. All of your skin care & makeup essentials can’t be accommodated in your carry bag. Therefore, packing your beauty bag smartly is the need of time. Follow these 3 ingenious steps to smart packing.

1. Consider your Destination

When packing your bag; always keep your destination in mind. Carry products that withstand humidity & heat if you are heading to a tropical location. If you are moving to polar states, carry the appropriate products.

2. Carry Small-Sized Products

It is insane to pick full sized products from your bathroom shelf that are meant to last you the entire month for travelling. Instead, utilize free makeup samples you might have collected during visits to local marts. These are travel-sized samples and take just a little space in your bag.

Circle contact lens cases come handy when you have less space but more skin care & makeup products to carry. Squirt your foundation or lip balm in contact lens case chambers and enjoy a hassle-free flight.

3. Remember 3:1:1 Rule

According to air regulations; remember you can only carry 3 ounces of liquid, 1 clear plastic zip lock bag to hold the bottles and 1 plastic bag per passenger. Larger bottles of liquid should be in your checked baggage then your beauty bag. For circle contacts, carry contact lens travelling kit that accommodates a small sized solution bottle, forceps, a plunger & a mirror.

4. Use 2 in 1 products

2 in 1 BB Cream

To conserve space use multi-purpose products such as Skin79 Oriental Gold BB cream. It is 3 in 1 product with a BB cream, a lip tint that also serves as a blusher. Furthermore, instead of carrying several shades of mono eye shadows or heavy-weight makeup kits; consider carrying Solone 2 in1 magical eye stick shadow. The pencils are bi-shaded and boast a built-in smudger.

If you can’t leave your perfumes behind, wrap them in a sock and slip it in your shoes. Follow the same for the other break able bottles and makeup necessities such as compact powder & concealers etc. If you don't want to miss your favorite makeup essentials, plan ahead & pack smartly. 

Revolutionary Contact Lens Cases to Identify Contamination in Circle Contacts

Scientists have developed special type of contact lens cases that would help identifying contamination in circle lenses. These cases are embedded with microbiosensors that remain unaffected by contact lens solution. These micro sensors change the color from yellow to purple within 8 hours of abnormal bacterial growth.

According to an online survey; nearly all users of contact lenses are involved in improper lens handling that is associated with increased rate of risks infections. As per Nishal Govindgi Bhat, postdoctoral research associate, at the University of Manchester; the color change effect was easy to distinguish by the naked eye. He explained to the press that microbiosensors turned purple from yellow when bacterial count had reached over 1 million in 1 ml of solution.

The microbiosensor uses a range of tetrazolium dyes that indicate the presence of pathogens such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, Serratia marcescens, Fusarium solani and Candida albicans.

Contact lens cases should be regularly cleaned and thoroughly disinfected once every week to get rid of the bio film caused by accumulation of microorganisms. Cases should be replaced every three months and sterilized once in a month. Solution carrying germs transfer microorganisms to contact lenses, this is why after every wear cases should be refilled with fresh supply of the disinfectant. Following hygiene with contact lenses let them last to their fullest or else otherwise they will be compromised before they meet the expiry.

“If this cleaning regime is not followed regularly and correctly, contact lenses can become covered inbacteria and when put into the eye, it can cause severe eye infection and in rare cases, a loss of vision,” Govindji-Bhatt said in the release.

Upcycle Used Contact Lens Cases – DIY Miniature Contact Lens Case Bouquet

We get only one pair of eyes in life. If you second us, you might often end up with old contact lens cases. Contact lens cases harbor germs and may transfer the bacteria, leading to gross ocular infections if are not replaced every three months. Reduce carbon footprint by up-cycling your spare cases of contact lenses. Growing Ikebana inspired miniature bespoke bouquets, speak high of your aesthetic & intellectual senses. There are hundreds of alternate uses of old contact lens cases, but converting them into whimsical miniature bouquet is completely enchanting- a perfect element of every fairy tale!

Also Read: Ingenious uses of used Contact Lens Cases

Things you need

1. Couple of used contact lens cases
2. Floral foam (wet kind)
3. Floral carnations
4. Foliage
5. Ribbons (Optional)

Contact Lens Case Bouquets

These irresistible mini bouquets, planted on used contact lens cases make a perfect birthday gift. They remain fresh for a day or two. Loaded with heavenly floral carnations, these awe-inspiring contact lens floral beds will leave your beloveds spell-bounded. Pour in some love and effort to convert almost-your-useless contact lenses into bewitching beauty.

Detailed Guide: How to Make Miniature Bouquets using Old Contact Lens Cases

Don’t miss at creativity. Take a round in your home garden & convert your used contact lens cases into a priceless gift.

Infection Alert: Hurry Replacing your Contact Lens Case

Eyes are important and so are contact lenses. Contact lenses are not just a fad but a daily life utility. Contact lenses have greater purposes to serve than just personality grooming. Prescription contact lenses have been helping people with various ocular diseases and vision impairments. More than a fashion accessory, contact lenses should be dealt as medical devices. Avid users of contact lenses take great concern when it is about disinfecting contact lenses and handling them but what they neglect is a contact lens case. A contact lens case is an evil bed of germs that if not replaced on time may lead to a painful eye condition known as “Keratitis”.

Adorable Bunny Lens Cases

Contact lens cases should be replaced every 3 months and more frequently if with the onset of summer you begin suffering from ocular allergies. During summer, doctors receive more patients of dry eye syndrome than any other season. Since the lipid layer that is responsible to prevent tears drying quickly is disturbed in summer, eyes get drier & make it intolerable to wear contact lenses. During such conditions bacteria accumulation is fastened up. What worse, ocular infections are often contagious this is why one should never share contact lenses with friends.

When these bacterial infected contact lenses are soaked in the same grubby contact lens cases over the period of time, the multiplication of bacteria happens that is more devastating than you could imagine. The bio-film; that is a slimy layer can be easily detected on the contact lens cases & is a proof of contact lens case’s contamination.

Kawaii Kitty Lens Case

Complimentary lens cases with your each purchase of contact lenses come in handy but they shouldn’t be totally relied upon. Get good quality contact lens cases that hold solution better and are leakage free for prevention from horrific diseases. Prevention is better than cure.

A Risk that Contact Lens Wearers Take on Regular Basis

Have you been wearing contact lenses since your teens? Have you been just recently diagnosed with vision problem and are suggested to wear contact lenses to help eradicate the impairment? Contact lenses are undoubtedly a safer and a convenient option than clunky glasses but unlike glasses, contact lenses need meticulous handling & care. An average contact lens user would wash hands before handling contact lenses, take care of disinfecting them but what they forget about is the “virtual petri dish of germs” i.e. contact lens cases; as put by Susan Resnick, a New York based Optometrist.

Contact lens cases are themselves the potential reservoirs of germs. They have been classified as the breeding bed of germs and thus must be replaced every 3 months. It has been observed that consumers usually neglect replacing the contact lens cases and bear risk of ocular injuries.

Complimentary lens case

The complimentary contact lens case that you get with each purchase is not efficient enough to hold the solution. It often leaks which may turn contact lenses dry and brittle. Replacing your complimentary contact lens case with good quality cases are a good way to minimize the risk factors. 

Because over the course of time, these cheap plastic chambers develop a bio-film that nourishes bacteria and facilitates accumulation of bacteria. Therefore, it is suggested to at least cleanse & disinfect contact lens cases once in a week and let them air dry with caps off & tops facing down.

A good quality lens case is better able to hold solution & contact lenses safe.

Neglecting to replace contact lens cases may lead to serious health hazards. In some cases it may transfer bacteria and other germs to contact lenses which as a result infect your eyes. Therefore, say good bye to the clumsy attitude towards contact lenses & the cases that are responsible to keep your lenses secure!

Stop Contaminating your Contact Lens Cases

All your efforts of keeping your circle lenses free from bacteria accumulation have been just a waste provided your contact lens cases are contaminated/ not replaced on timely basis. Cases of contact lenses need similar disinfection that your contact lenses go through. Ignorantly, most of the contact lens wearers are involved in bad hygienic practices that increase the risks of contamination in contact lens cases as revealed by a study published in February issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry

3 Hygiene Practices Linked with Contact Lens Case Contamination

The study assessed habits of 119 contact lens wearers against their provided used cases of contact lenses. Three hygienic habits were claimed to have been closely knitted with contamination in contact lens cases.

1. Abstaining from washing hands with soap & water

Patients who avoid washing hands before handling contact lenses with soap & water were at higher risk of contaminating the cases of contact lenses. The best way to reduce the risk is to every time wash your hands properly with soap, as washing only with tap water do not make a difference.

2. Abstaining from air-drying contact lens cases

Chances of bacteria accumulation are higher when the contact lens cases are not allowed to air dry before storing contact lenses. Cases must always be put to air-drying with lids off and faces down. Water carries microorganisms that may attract the floating bacteria in air. Another study previously suggested that “Rub, Rinse, Tissue-wipe & Air dry” is the best pragmatic approach to keep cases free from harmful bacteria accumulation.

3. Using mismatched contact lens cases & disinfectants

Contamination was increased when patients used cases & disinfecting solutions from different manufacturers. Cases that come with your contact lenses are only to save you from agony. Therefore, get your FDA approved contact lens cases asap.

There are other risks factors involved such as continuing to use your contact lens cases for more than 3 months or failing to replace your contact lenses past the expiry.

"Lens cases play an essential role in disinfection of contact lenses," comments Anthony Adams, OD, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of Optometry and Vision Science. "However, without proper maintenance, the lens case itself may become contaminated with micro-organisms during handling".

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Reference:

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Cute & inexpensive contact lens cases

Related: Avoid Contaminating your Contact Lenses: 3 Things to Know

Contact Lens Cleaner Machines Offer Rapid & Quick Cleaning of Contact Lenses through Ultrasonic Waves: A Must-Have ‘Cleaning Kit’ for Halloween

Contact lens cleaning machine quickly and thoroughly removes contamination, making it a must-have for cosplayers who own a number of pairs & need deep cleansing of contact lenses but are too busy to manually clean them.

Ultra sonic contact lens cleaning machines offers the complete removal of stubborn contaminants from the surface of contact lenses through non-audible sound waves. Contact lenses are immersed in solution & a brushing/ scrubbing effect is produced through high frequency sound waves for thorough cleansing.

Meticulous cleansing of contact lenses is crucial to eye health. Wearing contaminated circle lenses run the risk of contact lens induced injuries & may lead to permanent visual impairment or complete blindness. Though manual cleaning & disinfection followed by gentle rubbing is enough to get rid of the bacteria & protein debris; ultrasonic cleansing becomes necessary when there is an increased exposure of contact lenses with external agents such as face paints, SFX cosmetics & glitters etc.

• Nearly 125 million people around the globe wear contact lenses out of which 93% of people fail to diligently cleanse their contact lenses.

It is to note that people find it difficult to disinfect contact lenses that they have been using on daily basis. When there is a question on cleaning of single pair of contact lenses then how can it be ensured that cosplayers having dozens of pairs would take the pain of disinfecting each pair individually? In such cases, this automatic cleaning machine comes forwards as a promising investment that would continue to save your time for at least a year.

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Ultrasonic contact lens cleaning machine is a travel-sized kit, containing forceps, contact lens case and a mirror. All you need to do is to press the start button, sit & relax with a cup of coffee until the automatic machine thoroughly removes every bit of dirt, debris & protein contamination. 

Effective Cleaning of Circle Lenses without Touching your Fingers is Now Possible with Ingenious Contact Lens Case SWOOSH.

 “You are not expected to clean your teeth with your finger so why contact lenses?” asks award winning product development team that has recently launched an innovative contact lens case to safely rinse & disinfect contact lenses.

 A research shows that around 125 million people around the globe wear contact lenses, out of which 93% of people fail to meticulously and diligently cleanse and disinfect their contact lenses. The current disinfecting method of contact lenses is considered improbable because it is time consuming & tedious. This is why, 61% of contact lens wearers never rub their contacts as it adds to the already long process of circle lens disinfection.

Failing to properly cleanse your contact lenses, lead to ocular injuries. Contaminated contact lenses are threat to vision as the bacteria clinging to them may devour human cornea. This increases the risk of severe complications which had needed to be immediately addressed. Coming forward, to deal with the same concerns, engineers behind SWOOSH designed an incredible contact lens case that demonstrates a revolutionary method for disinfection of contact lenses. It supercharges the solution helping to safely & effectively remove the dirt & bacteria accumulation from over the surface of contact lenses.

SWOOSH is a travel friendly contact lens case that consists of reciprocating baskets. You only need to fill them up with the solution of your choice. Just switch it on after placing your contacts in. Let the reciprocating baskets do their task. They induce gentle agitation to the solution which disinfects the contact lenses thoroughly.

No doubt, SWOOSH seems like a promising contact lens case. After it is commercially available to the consumption of mass market then only can it be judged if the device meets the expectation made.

Newly Designed Contact Lens Cases: Tailors to the FDA Health Requirements

WatchDog Engineers have crafted a new EZ contact lens case that is packed with numerous health benefits. This newly engineered contact lens cases are better than conventional cases since they are constructed by considering the health warnings issued by FDA.

Nearly 40 million of people wear circle lenses in United States, where most of them fail to pay attention towards the hygiene of contact lens cases. Contact lens cases require the same attention and cleanliness that your circle lenses do. The new EZ contact lens case uses patent pending “Flip-top” design that makes it easier to open the case. This innovative feature also limits the contact of water with the soaking chambers of the case & prevents bacteria accumulation.

John O’Hara, head designer: "We've seen countless health innovations in contact lenses since soft, extended wear contacts were introduced in 1981, but the plastic case to soak and disinfect them overnight has never significantly changed. Contact lens case innovation may seem unimportant, but when you realize that there are over 40 million contact lens wearers in the US alone, a significant design and health improvement like EZcase™ will have a profound effect on eye health across the world."

EZcase is the first type of contact lens case that molds the warnings of FDA about frequent replacement of contact lens cases and water contact. The chambers are clearly marked “Left” & “Right” which makes it handy and user-friendly. Your contact lenses would never be mixed.

“Water and case replacement education are critical for healthy lens wear. EZcase™ is the first contact lens case to have these warnings molded onto the case. This is a big step forward for healthy contact lens care,” says O’Hara.

These FDA complaint contact lens cases will hit the main-stream market by 2015. Meanwhile browse through some stylish contact lens cases and consider replacing your old contact lens cases to guard your eyes.

Innovative Contact Lens Cases & Gadgets Remind about Contact Lens Replacement Schedule

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Sticking to circle contact lens replacement schedule is critical in order to maintain good eye health. Contrary to this, almost 52% of contact lens wearers forgetfully fail to replace their circle lenses on time. Today through advanced contact lens cases you can follow proper replacement program of contact lenses to guard your eyes.

Memorizing Expiry Dates of Contact Lenses? A Total MESS!

Failing to replace circle lenses on time make your eyes vulnerable to eye diseases. Expired contacts run several risks of eye injuries that may sometimes lead to gross results of permanent vision loss.

If you are in habit of wearing circle contact lenses daily and you display ever-growing collection of circle contact lenses then possibilities are; you find yourself lost in memorizing the expiry date of each pair of your contacts.

Also Read: Is it Safe to Wear Circle Lenses Daily?

Cosplayers who have to imitate characters eyes’ by wearing cosplay contact lenses also find it difficult to keep a track at the expiry of dozens of circle lenses, they possess.

Devices that are Friendly to the Replacement Schedule of Contact Lenses

I-Contact Lens Case

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I Contact lens case has been recently produced under the banner of a Dutch company Ote. This unique and innovative case allows users to turn the rings of the case at each well to fix a cleaning & replacement reminder.

Electronic Digicases for Contact Lenses

Source: Digicase

Digicases are one of its kind contact lens cases which make a perfect travel kit for contact lenses. They are equipped with a mirror and are integrated with unique user friendly replacement reminder for either 30 or 40 days.

LensAlert Contact Lens Gadget

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Lens Alert contact lens case is a revolutionary gadget that does not only alert you about the replacement of your contact lenses but also send in warning when it is high time for changing the contact lens cases. A study reveals that contact lens cases are the breeding beds of microorganisms, failing to replace which every 3 months, may lead to the severe contamination of contact lenses, irrespective of how meticulous you have been about disinfecting your contact lenses on regular basis.

Also Read: How Over-Wearing Circle Contact Lenses Damaged Teenager’s Eyes

These three devices are designed to especially promote healthy living among the wearers of contact lenses. Over-wearing circle contact lenses is not acceptable, so choose your favorite replacement device & start wearing circle lenses without any fear of failing to replace them on time!

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Recycle used cases of contact lenses

Recycle Big Eye Contact Lens Case I Make an Ear Bud Detangler

It is deadly annoying to find your pair of head-phones tangled together in a knotted mess. You are running late for a meeting but you have to waste your time trying to detangle the tight knots. It is true; no matter how carefully you keep them to avoid the knots; your headphones will still get into it somehow. Did you know a DIY ear-bud detangler can save you a life? Make one by recycling an old case of big eye contact lenses.

We earlier discussed 9 ingenious ways of recycling old cases of big eye contact lenses; now we have another brilliant use- probably the 10^th ingenious use.

DIY- An Ear Bud Detangler/ Protector using an Old Case of Big eye Contact Lens

Things you require

• An old case of big eye contact lenses
• A heated sharp exacto knife or blade
• A pencil to make the markings
• Head phones

Method

Step 1:

Prepare your exacto knife by heating it in flame or alternatively get a sharp blade.

Step 2:

Meanwhile mark carefully using an old pencil that how deep slits you need to make in your old case of contact lenses to have those headphones’ handles rest fully.

Step 3:

With balanced movements of your hand and medium pressure start cutting the marked portions on big eye contact lens case using the heated exacto knife. Do it carefully, taking care of not to wound your fingers. Go slowly and go in a rhythm to keep the balance maintained.

Things to Remember:

1. Use simple big eye contact lens cases and avoid the fancy animal cases.

2. The plastic of big eye contact lens cases is brittle and prone splitting so avoid exerting too much of the pressure.

3. The slots in each compartment should be big enough to accommodate the handles of the headphones entirely. If the slots are not properly cut; the caps will not screw on properly on the case of big eye contact lens.

Article Inspiration & Pictures: Instructables

DIY: Decorate your Big Eye Contact Lens Case

The baby child of late 80’s was fond of decorating mum’s refrigerator with clay-fruit magnets and vegetables. When the technology evolved; that very child saw the huge revolution. As a result; she is now fond of decorating everything from her I phone to laptop and even cheaper things like big eye contact lenses case.

Credit it to Japanese designer who are transforming everything into Kawaii cuteness; be it your blinged eyes and nails or even plastic utility products. Lens Cases are the one and only medium to keep your big eye contact lenses safe from external harmful agents; but you can bring diversity in the very same product. All it needs is just a bit of creativity, some baubles or deco-kit and a glue gun! Oh and yes; did I mention lens case is a must-have to kick-start with?

You can decorate the cases of your big eye contact lenses with cheap easily available charms; glittery objects anddiamontees. Above all; if you are a craft-lady; you will love to create delicious cases for big eye contact lenses by decorating it with your favorite food items.

Here are some fabulous ideas for decorating the case of big eye contact lenses for your quick inspiration.

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Are you feeling inspired to decorate your own cases of big eye contact lenses that might be lying somewhere uselessly in your makeup stash? Be creative and share your fancy work with us to be an inspiration for others!