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Back-to-school season usually means settling back into a routine, and for college students, that can also mean moving into a dorm or returning to a shared living space. Between early classes, study sessions, errands, and everything else packed into the day, it helps to have a morning routine that feels simple and manageable. Hygiene habits are especially worth organizing ahead of time, since shared bathrooms, limited counter space, and busy schedules can make even basic routines feel a little more complicated than they do at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For contact lens wearers, there\u2019s another step to fit into that routine. After showering, doing your skincare, and getting ready with makeup, you still need to handle, insert, and care for your lenses properly before heading out the door. That might not sound like much, but when you\u2019re rushing to an 8 a.m. class or sharing a sink with several roommates, good contact lens care in college can take a bit more planning. Following the basics of contact lens care for beginners<\/a>, along with a few dorm-friendly habits, can help you keep your lenses, case, and supplies clean without turning your morning routine into another chore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Pick a Clean, Dry Storage Spot<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best place to keep your contact lens supplies is a clean, dry area away from splashes and excess moisture. A bedroom drawer, shelf, or small personal caddy can work well in a dorm, especially when you share a bathroom. Daily disposable lenses are easy to keep in their sealed blister packs until you\u2019re ready to use them, while bi-weekly or monthly lenses need a clean case and the disinfecting solution recommended for them. Keep your solution nearby, along with backup glasses in a protective case, so everything you need is in one spot.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Try not to make a shared bathroom counter the permanent home for your supplies. Sinks and damp surfaces can expose your lens case and other items to water and contamination, and contact lenses should never be rinsed or stored with tap water. For reusable lenses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends cleaning the case with fresh contact lens solution, removing excess liquid, and leaving it upside down on a fresh, clean tissue to dry. Keeping your main supply station outside the bathroom can also free up counter space and make it easier to keep everything clean and organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep Your Lens Routine Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Clean hands should always come first when you\u2019re putting in or removing your contacts. Wash them thoroughly with soap and water, rinse well, and dry them completely with a clean, lint-free towel before touching your lenses or eyes. In a shared dorm bathroom, try to make this the first step of your contact lens routine rather than handling your lenses between skincare, makeup, or other tasks. Keeping water away from the lenses themselves is also important, so don\u2019t rinse your contacts with tap water or let them sit where sink water can splash onto them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also don\u2019t need a spotless bathroom to practice good lens hygiene, but the area you use should be clean and uncluttered. Wipe down the sink and counter regularly, clean up standing water, and avoid placing your lens, case, or applicator directly on a shared surface.\u00a0 The goal is to create one reliable routine you can repeat every morning and night, even when several people are sharing the same bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n