5 Eye Mistakes You Might Be Making

1. Using old drop, solution, or contact lenses: Using expired eye products may irritate your eyes and cause further damage to the cornea. Old contact lenses and solutions could introduce bacteria into your eyes which may lead to infections. If you find that you have expired drops, solutions, or contact lenses, contact the Redondo Optometry staff to replace those eye care products as soon as possible. 

2. Forgetting to wear sunglasses: Sunglasses are vital to protecting your eyes from harmful UV rays and prolonging good eye health. When looking for the right pair of shades, make sure they block 99% of both UVA and UVB rays. Check out Redondo Optometry’s wide array of sunglass options to start protecting your eyes from UV rays. 

3. Improper makeup removal: Removing makeup properly is vital to avoiding bacterial build-up in your eyes. Eyeliner or false eyelashes could potentially irritate your tear ducts if not removed carefully. 

4. Ignoring eye symptoms or issues: If you are experiencing prolonged symptoms involving the eye, do not ignore it. Consult with an optometrist in order to properly diagnose and treat the issue early before it causes further eye damage. 

5. Skipping annual eye exams: The key to catching early symptoms and ensuring that you have healthy vision is by making sure you schedule that yearly check-up with an optometrist.