Dailies Contact Lenses

Can soap and water get inside my contact lens case?

I washed the outside of my contact lens case with soap and water (didn't actually open the case) because it fell in my laundry basket and I forgot my contacts were in it. They're brand new! Should it be ok?

Public Comments

1. Don't take the chance! Just because the case was closed doesn't mean that the soap didn't get in there. Plus, there may still be soap in the threads of the case. Once the case is opened, the soap may end up in the solution. If the soap does somehow get into your eyes, it will hurt like the dickins! Why risk it. If they are disposable, get rid of them. If not, rinse several times in contact lens solution.
2. Absolutely NOT! Don't take the risk. Water in your laundry is very dirty and full of germs. They may stick on your case even you didn't open it. However, when you open it with your fingers, they will stick on your fingers. So get a new case is better