Read the directions on your fancy no rub contact lens solution and step one says “Rinse your lenses for five seconds on a side.” That would be 1001…1002…1003… and then on to the other side for another five second count. I have never seen a patient do this because, obviously, you would consume half a bottle of solution every day. This is great for the manufacturer but expensive for you.
Instead place your lens in a small puddle in the palm of your hand, rub 5 seconds, then turn it inside out and repeat. Give the lens a brief rinse and then place it in the case with enough solution to cover the lens. The rubbing mechanically removes mucus and debris, which interferes with the ability of the solution to kill bacteria.
In the morning, put on your lenses, rinse out the case with hot running water. Leave the case open to air dry. Air-drying kills most of the bacteria that can cause an eye infection.
Once a week take a moment to clean your case with a toothbrush. This removes the bio-film that can form in the case and helps to reduce the number of bugs hiding out in the cracks and crevices on the outside of your contact lens case. Some studies have demonstrated that dirty cases account for an unexpectedly high number of eye infections.
