If contact lenses are part of your style statement, remember that proper lens care is key to ensuring your eye health. Here are some tips on lens maintenance from the Consumer Information Center (www.pueblo.gsa.gov):

1. Follow - and save - the directions that come with your lenses

2. Wash and rinse your hands before handling lenses, preferably with fragrance-free soap

3. Clean, rinse and disinfect reusable lenses each time they're removed, even if this is several times a day

4. Replace the case every six months

5. Never use saliva to wet your lenses

6. Never mix different brands of cleaner or solution

7. Never wear lenses when swimming or in a hot tub

8. Never wear daily-wear lenses during sleep, not even a nap

9. Never let cosmetic lotions, creams or sprays touch your lenses

10. Remove your lenses and call your practitioner right away if you have vision changes, redness of the eye, eye discomfort or pain, or excessive tearing