Prevent Blindness has once again declared October as Contact Lens Safety Month. Prevent Blindness offers a variety of free resources to help educate the public on ways to use contact lenses safely and effectively, including webpages, fact sheets, social media graphics, and an expert video.

The Prevent Blindness Focus on Eye Health Expert Series episode, “Contact Lens Safety,” features Thomas L. Steinemann, MD, professor of ophthalmology at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Steinemann discusses the importance of using contact lenses as directed by an eyecare practitioner.

For more information and tips on contact lens safety, visit Prevent Blindness athttps://preventblindness.org/wearing-contact-lenses.