The FDA is Taking Steps to Improve Contact Lens Safety

The FDA issued a press release and consumer update this week detailing the steps the agency is taking to improve contact lens safety through consumer awareness activities. The new consumer update provides safety information to consumers, an explanation of the rub and rinse method, and a list of Do's and Don'ts for contact lens wearers.
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForConsumers/ConsumerUpdates/UCM166549.pdf

Contact lens wearers should follow their eye doctor's instructions about care and cleaning of their lenses. Contact lens wearers who do not follow proper cleaning and storage instructions for their lenses may increase their risk of serious eye infections that can lead to blindness. For more information about proper care for your contact lenses or the risks associated with wearing contact lenses, go to http://www.preventblindness.org/eye_problems/contacts.html.