For those with sensitive eyes, or who suffer from burning eyes more often, taking a break from your contact lenses is highly recommended. Try to avoid wearing them for an extended amount of time and switch to your glasses the moment your eyes burn, you feel dryness or a stinging sensation.

By correctly caring for your contact lenses, you can also ensure that your eyes will remain free of nasty infections or irritations. Remember to always wash your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with clean water and soap before applying or removing them. If you're a two-weekly or monthly contact lens wearer, opting for a good quality multi-purpose solution is vital to keep them clean and avoid a build-up of bacteria or protein deposits.

In general, daily contact lenses are highly preferable, particularly for those more susceptible to eye problems. Given that they're disposable, you don't have to worry about a cleaning and storing routine, and the minute they get dirty, contaminated or feel uncomfortable, you can dispose of them on the spot.

Even if you don't suffer from allergic reactions, adding a bottle of eye drops to your eye care essentials is key. A few drops can provide instant relief from irritated eyes when they aren't providing enough tears, whether you're out on a windy walk or working at your computer screen and experiencing eye strain.

Sleeping with contact lenses is also a serious no-no, as closed lids prevent enough oxygen from reaching your cornea, which can cause dryness and stinging, itchy eyes. Similarly, swimming with contact lenses (unless you're wearing water-tight goggles) and showering with contact lenses are also harmful activities for your eye health. Water can get trapped behind the lens causing it to distort while making your eyes more vulnerable to contamination by harmful bacteria.

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