Other Corneal Services

Other Corneal Services

Contact Lens Care and Hygiene

Simple rules that keep contact lenses from becoming a corneal ulcer — taught and checked at Neera Eye Centre, Darya Ganj.

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Contact Lens Care and Hygiene at Neera Eye Centre, Delhi

No tap water

Not for rinse, store or shower-wear

Rub and rinse

Daily clean even with “no-rub” claims

New case

Replace about every 2–3 months

Stop if red

Pain + lens = clinic, not another hour of wear

Written by Dr. Neera Agrawal

Medical Director and Chief Eye Surgeon, Neera Eye Centre & Laser Vision Pvt. Limited. LASIK, cataract and cornea transplant. 36+ years in practice. Fellow of L.V. Prasad Eye Institute, Hyderabad. Pioneer of Excimer and LASIK in Delhi. Senior Consultant, Max Hospital.

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Where this information comes from

The description of Contact Lens Care and Hygiene on this page reflects how the service is offered at Neera Eye Centre, Darya Ganj, by the team led by Dr. Neera Agrawal.

Where a recovery time or a fee is not given as a fixed number, that is deliberate. Both depend on your examination, and both are explained before you decide.

This page is written for patients considering the service. It is general information, not a personalised treatment plan.

Service Overview

Contact Lens Care and Hygiene

What is Contact Lens Care and Hygiene?

Most serious contact-lens infections start with ordinary habits: water, topping up old solution, sleeping in a daily lens.

If your eye is red, painful or light-sensitive with a lens in, that is an emergency for the cornea — not a “dryness” wait-and-see.

We teach a short routine: wash hands, rub and rinse, fresh solution, air-dry the case, never water.

Hygiene advice is not a substitute for treating an ulcer that is already there. Those eyes need scrapes and drops the same day.

What It Covers

What Contact Lens Care and Hygiene includes

The no-water rule

No tap, pool, sea or shower with lenses in.

Rub, rinse, replace

Mechanical clean plus fresh solution; never top up.

Case hygiene

Empty, rinse with solution (not water), air-dry; replace regularly.

Wear schedule

Daily versus monthly, and why sleeping in them is usually unsafe.

When to stop

Redness, pain, haze or discharge — lens out, clinic in.

Who It Is For

Who Contact Lens Care and Hygiene is for

Soft lens wearers

Office and cosmetic lenses included — infection does not spare “only occasional” use.

Scleral and RGP users

Medical lenses still need a sterile filling and cleaning routine.

Anyone with a past ulcer

Habits are reviewed before a new lens is allowed.

Cost

Cost of Contact Lens Care and Hygiene

How much does Contact Lens Care and Hygiene cost?

The cost of Contact Lens Care and Hygiene at Neera Eye Centre depends on your examination and the plan your eyes actually need. We confirm a written estimate at consultation, before anything is booked.

There is no single figure that fits every eye. The technique, whether one or both eyes are treated, and any other condition found on examination can change the plan.

What changes the price

Your scans, the treatment that suits your eye, and whether extra care is needed for a second condition. The written estimate lists what is included before a date is fixed.

How It Works

How Contact Lens Care and Hygiene works

1

Hands first

Soap, dry with a lint-free cloth, then touch the lens.

2

Clean the lens

Rub with solution, rinse, store in fresh fluid — not yesterday’s.

3

Care for the case

Empty every morning. Replace on a calendar, not when it looks dirty.

4

Know the stop signs

Pain, redness, watering, light fear — remove the lens and come in.

Before and after

Before your visit, and afterwards

What should I expect with Contact Lens Care and Hygiene?

What the first days look like depends on whether this is a scan, medical treatment, or a procedure. At Neera Eye Centre we explain drops, precautions, and the review date before anything is scheduled.

Before you come in

Bring earlier reports, your current glasses, and a list of eye drops or medicines. Tell us about diabetes, allergies, blood thinners, and any recent redness or injury.

After you are seen

Follow the plan you are given — observation, drops, or a procedure date. Avoid rubbing the eye. Call us the same day if pain, redness, or blurred vision gets worse instead of settling.

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Timing

When should you consider Contact Lens Care and Hygiene?

Come in when symptoms affect reading, driving, work, or comfort, or when another doctor has asked you to get this checked. You do not need to wait until a problem is severe.

A consultation is how we tell you whether this service is the right next step, or whether observation or a different treatment suits your eyes better.

Why Choose Us

Why patients choose Neera Eye Centre

Neera Eye Centre, Darya Ganj, treats corneal ulcers from lens misuse. We would rather spend the visit on hygiene than on an infection that could have been avoided. We will not restart lenses on an unhealed cornea.

Your surgical team

The surgeons who will treat you

Dr. Neera Agrawal

M.S. Ophthalmology · Fellow, L.V. Prasad Eye Institute. Pioneer in phaco and cataract surgery in Delhi, 36+ years of surgical experience.

Dr. Amit Gupta

MBBS, MD (Ophthalmology). Senior Squint Specialist trained at RP Centre, AIIMS New Delhi, with 33+ years in ophthalmology.

Dr. Suneel Kumar

MBBS, MS – Ophthalmology. Vitreoretinal and cataract surgeon with 14 years of experience, including retina surgery, injections and lasers.

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What patients say about their care

Patients describe their experience at Neera Eye Centre. Their accounts are on the patient stories page.

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Neera Eye Care Hospital is rated 4.7 on Google, from 243 reviews.

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Shivam Dhama

3 months ago

I recently underwent Topography-guided PRK (Contoura) surgery here, and my experience was absolutely fantastic. I had a high cylindrical power (-3.25) and was honestly a bit nervous, but Dr. Neera agrawal and the entire staff made me feel completely at ease. They took the time to explain exactly why PRK was the safest and best option for me. The procedure was incredibly smooth, and my recovery is going exactly as they guided. The hospital is exceptionally clean, the staff is very cooperative, and the technology is top-notch. If you are considering getting rid of your glasses, I highly recommend dr. Neera and this hospital. Thank you for giving me a glass-free life!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Questions patients ask us

When to call us immediately

Signs that need urgent attention

Contact us on +91 8448448417 the same day, or go to the nearest eye casualty if you cannot reach us, if you notice any of the following.

Vision getting worse

Sight that was stable or improving and then declines.

Increasing pain

Pain that builds rather than settles, especially with nausea.

Growing redness

Redness that spreads or deepens instead of fading.

Discharge from the eye

Thick or coloured discharge, rather than mild watering.

New flashes or a shadow

A burst of floaters, flashes of light, or a curtain across your vision.

Injury or a chemical splash

Rinse with clean water if a chemical has entered the eye, then come in immediately.

Disclaimer. This page is general information about care at Neera Eye Centre and does not replace a consultation. It is not a diagnosis, and it does not recommend a treatment for your eyes. Suitability, recovery, and cost differ from patient to patient and are confirmed on examination.

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B-99, Bharat Ram Road, Opp. Commercial School, Darya Ganj, New Delhi – 110002, India

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