Many people believe that proper care of contact lenses is enough—but there's one strict rule that even experienced users often break.

Contact lenses must never come into contact with water. Anywhere. Ever.

🔹 Why is this so important?

Any water—whether in a shower, bath, sauna, pool, sea, river, or lake—contains countless microorganisms, bacteria, and viruses. One of the most dangerous is Acanthamoeba. This microorganism can cause Acanthamoeba keratitis, a severe, painful, and slow-progressing corneal infection that is extremely difficult to treat and often leads to vision impairment or complete blindness.

🔹 How does this happen?

A contact lens fits snugly against the cornea. Between the lens and the surface of the eye, a tear film forms, containing protein and sugar—an ideal breeding ground for microorganisms. Under these conditions, bacteria and amoebas don’t just survive—they multiply, causing corneal inflammation.

🔹 Remember:

• Do not wash your face, shower, or go to a sauna or steam bath while wearing lenses.
• Do not swim in the sea, lake, river, or pool with contact lenses.
• Even brief contact with water poses a risk to your vision.

👁 What to do if you experience discomfort after wearing lenses?

👉 Seek professional help immediately! At the Department of Pathology of Cornea of SI "The Filatov Institute of Eye Diseases and Tissue Therapy of NAMS of Ukraine", experts deal with such cases daily. They can provide an accurate diagnosis, prescribe effective treatment, and—most importantly—preserve your vision.

📌 Your eyesight does not forgive negligence.

Proper contact lens use is not just about comfort—it’s about responsibility for your health.