If you wear contacts, you need to learn to take care of them properly. Though they seem very simple, there are a lot of things that can go wrong. One big mistake some make is not taking proper care of their contact lens case. When not cleaned properly, the lenses can carry bacteria into the eyes that will lead to a nasty eye infection. There are some very simple things you can do to make sure your case is clean and that your eyes remain healthy.

You should probably get a new contact lens case at least once a month. They are very inexpensive, and they are very easy to find. Some solutions come with a new case in the box so that you have one when you need one. Beyond that, you should clean your contact lens case at least once a week if not more. You can use a soft toothbrush to scrub, taking care to get around the outside where the lid screws to the case. Don