Contact Lens Training Confirmation Form

Contact Lens Do's & Don'ts

Good lens wear and care is essential to prevent avoidable eye problems.  

• Wash your hands and dry them thoroughly before using any type of contact lens and follow all the recommended procedures.

• Never use tap water to clean lenses - this could lead to serious problems, including corneal ulcers and eye infections. Follow the manufacturer’s directions for cleaning, disinfecting and wearing the lenses. 

• Don’t change how you clean your contact lenses without asking your optometrist or optician first.

• Replace your contact lens case regularly to reduce the risk of infection and always use fresh solution to store your lenses. 

• You shouldn’t wear your lenses for longer than you have been instructed to by your optometrist. 

• You should never sleep in them unless they are specifically designed for overnight wear. 

• Don’t bathe, shower or go swimming in your contact lenses.

• Never share or swap contact lenses with anyone else. 

• If you wear eye make-up, always apply it after putting your contact lenses in.

• Go to regular after-care appointments with your optometrist - at least once a year or more often if your optometrist recommends it, or if you have problems. 

• If in doubt, take them out. If you experience any signs of redness, pain or loss of vision - consult your optometrist or contact lens optician immediately for advice.

Please read this form carefully before signing. If there is anything you do not understand or if you would like further information please contact us. 

• I have had an eye examination within one year prior to obtaining these contact lenses. 

• I have had a telephone consultation with an Optometrist at Bayfields Opticians for suitability for contact lenses.

• I have been given a full explanation of the different types of contact lenses appropriate to me and the benefits and risks associated with each type of lens. 

• I understand how to handle, clean, disinfect, insert and remove my lenses and the procedures have been reviewed with me. I understand that by not adhering to these instructions I will increase the risk of eye infection. 
  OR
  I have watched the online training videos and I understand how to handle, clean, disinfect, applyand remove my lenses. I understand that by not adhering to these instructions I will increase the risk of eye infection. 

• I will not change or substitute the contact lens solution without checking with BayfieldsOpticians first. 

• I understand that I should not exceed the wearing schedule for my contact lenses.

• I have watched the video about the cleaning and disinfection instructions (Not applicable to daily disposable contact lenses) and understand that I will be given a wearing schedule details once my CL Fitting is complete.

• I understand that contact lenses and cleaning and disinfection solutions have many benefits, but as with any other medical device or drug, they are not without possible risks. 

• I will remove my lenses and seek care immediately if I experience any unexplained eye pain, redness, discharge or vision change. If Bayfields Opticians is closed, I will consult my General Medical Practitioner or failing that, call 111 or attend a Hospital Casualty Dept. 

• I understand contact lenses must be monitored on a regular basis and that contact lens aftercare is an important element of successful long term lens wear.