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Sports Enthusiast

When was the last time you saw an active professional athlete wearing glasses?  Even if you do not play professional sports, you know how much easier it is to enjoy your favorite activities in contact lenses.  In addition to convenience, contact lenses offer better peripheral vision than glasses, which may slip off or get bumped during play.  If you play sports that require protective eye wear, it's more convenient to wear them over contact lenses.

As an active contact lens wearer, you need a contact lens solution that works as hard as you do, because you don't need to worry about your lenses when you are tackling that black diamond ski slope for your last run.  That's why you will find COMPLETE® Multi-Purpose Solution contact lens solution a big help to you.  With its unique EASY RUB formula, COMPLETE® Multi-Purpose Solution promotes disinfection by removing and killing a broad range of bacteria and microorganisms on your lenses to help protect your eyes against infection. With 4 beneficial electrolytes, COMPLETE® Multi-Purpose Solution EASY RUB formula also helps promote a healthy lens wearing experience. The result is a lens that's healthier and more comfortable to wear whether on the court, the track or anywhere in between.

Here are some recommended tips to promote your eye health and comfort during your favorite activity.

  1. While enjoying your favorite activity, use a lubricating eye drop to help keep your eyes moisturized and more comfortable such as Blink™ Lubricating Eye Drops.
  2. You may find you need to clean your lenses while wearing them.  Use COMPLETE® Blink-N-Clean® Lens Drops to help remove protein and prevent build-up during lens wear.
  3. Make sure to tell your eye care professional about your sport or activity during regular check-ups.  It's important for the eye care professional to know your complete routine so he/she can prescribe the right lenses for you.
  4. During strenuous activity, sweat may drip into your eyes, as well as dirt, oil and make-up.  Rubbing your eyes with your fingers could start an infection.  Instead, gently blot sweat away with a towel or wear a headband.  However, do not shower while wearing contact lenses.
  5. Always clean your lenses immediately after you remove them from your eyes using fresh solution each time you put the lenses into the case.
  6. Rinse your lens case with fresh Complete Multi-Purpose Solution after each use and allow to air dry.  You should replace your contact lens case every one to three months to ensure that your contacts lenses stay clean.
  7. Always remove your contact lenses before swimming or entering a hot tub, as the water can contain some form of contamination.
  8. Never use tap water, distilled water, saliva or non-sterile homemade saline to clean your contact lenses.  Keep a travel-size bottle of COMPLETE® Multi-Purpose Solution on hand so that you always have solution while on the go.
  9. If you enjoy outdoor activities, wear sunglasses that protect your eyes from both UVA and UVB rays.