Step-by-Step Guide: Using Contact Lenses

Whether you're a first-time contact lens wearer or just need a refresher, follow this detailed guide to confidently put in and remove your lenses.

How to Put In Your Contact Lenses

Preparation:

  • Find a clean, well-lit space with a mirror.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly using antibacterial soap and dry them with a lint-free towel.

Check Lens Orientation:

  • Place the lens on your index finger.
  • If the edges curve outward like a bowl with a lip, the lens is inside out. Flip it to ensure it’s correct.

Position Your Eye:

  1. Use the hand holding the lens to gently pull your lower eyelid down.
  2. With your other hand, hold your upper eyelid and lashes to keep them out of the way.

Insert the Lens:

  1. Look straight into the mirror and gently place the lens on the center of your eye or just below it (on the white of your eye).
  2. Move your eye around slowly to center the lens properly.

Settle the Lens:

  • Release your eyelids, blink a few times, and check your vision.
  • Repeat these steps for your other eye.

How to Remove Your Contact Lenses

Preparation:

  • Wash your hands thoroughly and dry them completely.

Remove the Lens:

  1. Gently pull down your lower eyelid with your middle finger.
  2. Use your other hand to hold your upper eyelid and lashes.
  3. Look up slightly, slide the lens onto the white of your eye using your index finger, and gently pinch it between your thumb and index finger to lift it away.

After Removal:

  • Dispose of daily lenses immediately.
  • For reusable lenses, clean them using the recommended lens solution and store them properly in a clean lens case.

Repeat these steps for your other eye.