Contact lenses: The surprising ways they may actually be damaging your eyes

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Your Contact Lenses Could Soon 'Talk' to You About your Health
Your Contact Lenses Could Soon 'Talk' to You About your Health

I have had contacts since I was about 13 years old. I've cleaned them, cleaned their case, and remembered to replace them as often as suggested.

But apparently, that's not enough.

There are so many things that you might not be told, or might not remember, that are horrible for your eyes if you're wearing contacts.

I was in complete shock when I found out about some of these dos and don'ts, and I definitely have to change some of my habits.

From where you wear them, to what you clean them with, there are some guidelines that might not be so apparent when trying to be a clean and healthy lens wearer.

While all of this germ talk may be making you want to wear your glasses more often, these tips are extremely easy to follow and can make a huge difference for your eyes!

Scroll through below to see how to be a safer, cleaner contact lens wearer yourself:

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