Quick Answer
Clean and store your 3-month colored contact lenses with a fresh multipurpose solution every day—never reuse old solution or rinse with water—and replace the case monthly to prevent buildup and infection.
Why 3-month lenses need a different routine
Unlike daily or monthly disposables, 3-month lenses stay in your rotation for a full quarter. That means protein deposits and bacteria have more time to accumulate if you skip a step. A consistent daily clean and proper storage is the only way to keep them comfortable and safe for the entire replacement period.
Even if you don't wear them every day, the storage solution needs to be changed whenever the lenses sit in the case. Stale solution loses its disinfecting power and can leave your lenses feeling gritty or cause irritation.
Step-by-step cleaning and storage routine
- Wash and dry your hands: Use mild, non-cosmetic soap and rinse thoroughly. Dry with a lint-free towel to avoid transferring fibers or oils to the lenses. Never use lotion-based soaps—they leave a film on the lens that blurs vision.
- Remove and clean one lens at a time: Place the lens in your palm, apply a few drops of multipurpose solution, and rub gently for about 20 seconds on each side. This removes protein and debris that rinsing alone won't. Always clean the same lens first (e.g., right) to avoid mix-ups.
- Rinse with fresh solution: Hold the lens in your palm and rinse it thoroughly with a steady stream of multipurpose solution. Do not use water or saliva—they contain contaminants that can cause serious eye infections. If you drop a lens, rinse it with solution before reinserting or storing.
- Store in a clean case with fresh solution: Fill each compartment with fresh multipurpose solution, place the lens in, and close tightly. Never top off old solution—always replace it completely. After inserting your lenses, empty the case and let it air dry to prevent bacteria growth.
- Replace your case monthly: Even with daily cleaning, the case harbors bacteria over time. Replace it every month and never use a cracked or damaged case. Set a reminder on your phone to swap the case on the same day each month.
Lens care and your lenses
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Back to Basic Avenue Brown: Back to Basic Avenue Brown has a water content of 38% and a total diameter of 14.5mm. Lower water content means the lens is less likely to dry out during the day, but you still need to store it in fresh solution to keep it hydrated and clean.
Back to Basic Avenue Brown
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Back to Basic Dolcebaba Ash Beige: Back to Basic Dolcebaba Ash Beige is made from silicone hydrogel with a water content of 43%. Silicone hydrogel allows more oxygen to reach your eyes, but it can attract deposits, so a thorough rub-and-rinse clean is especially important.
Back to Basic Dolcebaba Ash Beige
