It is very important to avoid getting eye infections. These infections can be mild or severe but may impact your vision regardless of severity. At Highland Family Eye Care in St. Paul, MN, we have treated eye infections for many years. Read on to learn more about eye infections and how we treat them.

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Follow Your Contact Lens Instructions

If you wear contact lenses, you must handle them correctly. At your first appointment, our optometrist will explain how to do so. Unlike glasses, contact lenses make direct contact with your eyeball. Germs can easily transfer from the lens and into the membrane of your eye, leading to infection. To prevent this, make sure you’re handing your contacts in a safe and sanitary way. Store them correctly, replace them as instructed, and don’t wear them overnight.

Wash Your Hands Frequently

You can reduce your chances of getting sick if you wash your hands frequently. Your hands are one of the ways that germs enter your body. While you should avoid touching your face as much as possible, it isn’t always avoidable. By washing your hands, you get rid of a lot of the germs that could make their way into your eye and make you sick.

Don’t Share Cosmetics

While it might be tempting to save money by sharing cosmetics with someone else, it can put you at risk. Cosmetic brushes go very close to your eye, where they can pick up germs. So make sure that you buy your cosmetics and don’t share them with anybody else.

Get Regular Eye Exams

Even outside of eye infections, it is important to take care of your eyes by getting regular eye exams. However, these exams can also help you avoid infections. Our eye doctor will be able to spot any infections that are starting, allowing any issues to be addressed early. Our optometrist can also identify any problems with your eye that might make you more prone to infection, allowing you to take measures to protect yourself.

 Schedule an Appointment with Our Eye Doctor in St. Paul, MN

Eye infections can be irritating at best and dangerous at worst. If you follow these tips, you can reduce your risk of getting infected. At Highland Family Eye Care in St. Paul, MN, we want to help you keep your eyes as healthy as possible. Call us today at (651) 699-5400 for more information or to schedule an appointment with our eye doctor.