"But because contact lenses become such a normal part of everyday life, it can be easy to become complacent about how we look after them. "Contact Lens Safety Week is a useful opportunity to remind wearers that looking after their lenses means looking after their eyes." Only use the recommended contact lens solution to clean and store reusable lenses, following the instructions provided by your eye care professional. Do not sleep in your contact lenses unless you have specifically been advised that the lenses are suitable for overnight wear. She said: "Contact lens technology has advanced enormously and there are now options available for a huge range of prescriptions, lifestyles and visual needs.