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Should I always wash my hands before putting contact lenses in?
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I usually wake up in the morning and the first thing I do is put my contacts in - without washing my hands. My friend noticed me doing this and said that I should always wash first. Is this true? -
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Dom Willson
Optometrist
Dom Willson is the founder and co-owner of Custom Eyecare, established in 1999. Dom Willson has over 25 years experience as an optometrist. He has … View Profile
Yes, you should always wash your hands before putting your contacts in. This is basic hygiene.
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Gary Rodney
Optometrist
I am a Behavioural Optometrist which means I look at more than just clarity of sight. I specialise in functional and perceptual vision skills that … View Profile
I don't hink you will find ANYONE who says it is OK not to wash your hands prior to insertion.
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