A new study reveals that just 2 percent of contact lens wearers follow all the rules when it comes to contact lens hygiene, while more than 80 percent of people believe that they follow good practices, America’s NPR reported on Tuesday.

The biggest sins are showering, swimming, and sleeping while wearing contact lenses, and using contacts longer than advised before opening a fresh pair, NPR reported.

The study was published in the December issue of the journal Optometry and Vision Science.

“This is particularly common with lenses approved for two-week use,” Randall Fuerst, OD, Continue reading →