Why Washing Your Hands Helps Your Vision
Every time you touch your face, millions of germs transfer to your eyes. Research in Contact Lens and Anterior Eye found that not washing your hands raises your chances ofmicrobial keratitis and corneal inflammation.
Be especially cautious while handling contacts; one in five contact applications damages the cornea. Dr. Edward Bennett says that contact lenses can easily become contaminated if you don’t clean your hands. Before touching your eyes, wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, and dry them with a clean towel.
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