Yearly Colored Contacts: Clean & Store for Maximum Wear

Quick Answer

Clean your yearly colored contacts immediately after each use with a fresh multipurpose solution—never water or saliva. Store them in a clean case filled with fresh solution, and replace the case every three months. This routine prevents protein buildup and infection, helping your lenses last the full year.

Step-by-Step Care Routine for Yearly Colored Contacts

1. Wash and Dry Your Hands: Use a mild, fragrance-free soap and rinse thoroughly. Dry with a lint-free towel. Oils or lotions on your fingers can transfer to the lens surface and cause blurry vision. Common mistake: using hand sanitizer instead of soap. Sanitizer leaves a residue that can sting your eyes.
2. Remove One Lens and Rub It Gently: Place the lens in your palm and apply a few drops of multipurpose solution. Rub the lens gently with your index finger for about 20 seconds on each side. This loosens protein deposits that rinsing alone cannot remove. Checkpoint: If you see any visible debris after rubbing, repeat the rub step before rinsing.
3. Rinse with Fresh Solution: Hold the lens in a stream of fresh multipurpose solution for 5 seconds per side. Never use tap water—it contains microorganisms that can cause serious eye infections. Common mistake: topping off old solution in the case. Always use fresh solution for rinsing and storage.
4. Place the Lens in a Clean Case with Fresh Solution: Fill each lens compartment with fresh solution until the lens is fully submerged. Close the case tightly and store it upright at room temperature. Avoid bathrooms where humidity can breed bacteria. Checkpoint: Replace your contact lens case every three months. A cracked or cloudy case can harbor germs.
5. Repeat for the Second Lens and Let Them Soak: After both lenses are stored, leave them to soak for at least 6 hours (overnight is best). This allows the solution to disinfect and rehydrate the lenses fully. Common mistake: wearing lenses that haven't soaked long enough. They may feel dry or uncomfortable.

Products That Fit Your Care Routine

• Coleyes Zombie Walking Dead Red Yearly Prescription Cosplay Colored Contacts: Water Content: 40%, Material: HEMA + NVP, Base Curve: 8.6mm, Diameter: 14.5mm, Period of Use: Yearly. These specs mean the lenses are moderately hydrating and need a proper soaking time in solution to maintain their shape and comfort. The 14.5mm diameter covers more of the eye, so keeping them deposit-free is especially important for clear vision.
• Coleyes Birkin Grey Yearly Prescription Colored Contacts: Water Content: 40%, Material: HEMA + NVP, Base Curve: 8.6mm, Diameter: 14.2mm, Graphic Diameter: 13.0mm, Period of Use: 1-Year. The slightly smaller 14.2mm diameter still gives a noticeable color change, but the graphic diameter of 13.0mm means the pattern is central. Proper cleaning prevents the pattern area from fading or collecting debris that could irritate your eye.