What is the recommended hand-cleaning method before removing the lens?

• A. rinse with only water
• B. use hand sanitizer to disinfect faster
• C. wipe with a towel
• D. wash with soap and dry well, do not use hand sanitizer (can causing burning to patient!)

Answer: (D)

Cleaning hands with soap and water before touching a contact lens is about removing oils, dirt, and microbes so they don’t contaminate the lens or irritate the eye. Soap effectively lifts and rinses these substances away, and drying thoroughly prevents moisture from transferring to the lens during removal. Rinsing with water alone won’t remove oils or kill microbes as reliably. Hand sanitizer leaves chemical residues that can sting or burn if they reach the eye and can interact with lens materials, while wiping with a towel can transfer bacteria or fibers to the lens. So washing with soap and drying well minimizes risk and is the recommended method.