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Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Jon Meiman, MD1,2; Robert Thiboldeaux, PhD2; Henry Anderson, MD2.

Andrew Etsano, DLSHTM1; Rajni Gunnala, MD2; Faisal Shuaib, DrPH3; Eunice Damisa, MPH1; Pascal Mkanda, MBBS4; Johnson M. Ticha, MPH4; Richard Banda, MBChB4; Charles Korir, MA4; Ana Elena Chevez, MD4; Ogu Enemaku, PhD5; Melissa Corkum, MICD5; Lora B. Davis, DVM2; Gatei-wa Nganda2; Cara C.

Carolyn K. Reeb-Whitaker, MS1; Carly M. Eckert, MD2; Naomi J.

This is another in a series of occasional MMWR reports titled CDC Grand Rounds. These reports are based on grand rounds presentations at CDC on high-profile issues in public health science, practice, and policy. Information about CDC Grand Rounds is available at http://www.

Jennifer R. Cope, MD1; Sarah A. Collier, MPH1; Maya M.

August 24–28, 2015, marks the second annual Contact Lens Health Week. In collaboration with partners from clinical, public health, industry, and regulatory sectors, CDC is promoting healthy contact lens wear and care practices to reduce the risk for eye infections and complications associated with poor contact lens hygiene.

CDC - Protect Your Eyes: Healthy and Safe Contact Lens Cleaning and Use. Millions of people use contact lenses every day but lens cleaning practices can lead to eye infections. Hands should be washed before handling contact lenses and contacts should be properly cleaned, disinfected, and stored to ensure eye health and safety. Following your eye doctor’s recommendations and a few simple steps can lead to healthy daily contact lens use.

CDC - Protect Your Eyes: Healthy and Safe Contact Lens Cleaning and Use. Millions of people use contact lenses every day but lens cleaning practices can lead to eye infections. Hands should be washed before handling contact lenses and contacts should be properly cleaned, disinfected, and stored to ensure eye health and safety. Following your eye doctor’s recommendations and a few simple steps can lead to healthy daily contact lens use.

CDC - Protect Your Eyes: Healthy and Safe Contact Lens Cleaning and Use. Millions of people use contact lenses every day but lens cleaning practices can lead to eye infections. Hands should be washed before handling contact lenses and contacts should be properly cleaned, disinfected, and stored to ensure eye health and safety. Following your eye doctor’s recommendations and a few simple steps can lead to healthy daily contact lens use.