Those whowear contacts every daycan forget the delicate nature of both the lenses and our eyes.

But you may not know that something as minuscule as cloudy lenses can be a sign of bacteria.

And kindly: If you drop your contacts, do yourself a favor and throw them away.

Putting in a contact lens

Irritation or discomfort is another sign you should probably toss your lenses.

If a quick clean doesn’t do the trick, then your contacts may be damaged or torn.

Examine your lenses closely to see to it the surface is smooth.

Holding a contact lens

If it feels off, why risk it?