● Inserting and removing contact lens

How Do I Insert and Remove My Contact Lenses?

- Inserting Contact Lens -


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  • Close nearby drains.
  • Pour the right lens and storage solution from the case into your palm. (It is a good idea to get in the habit of always working with the right lens first to avoid mix-ups).
  • Make sure your fingers are clean and dry. (Dry fingers facilitate the handling since soft contact leneses tend to stick to wet fingers.)
  • Place the right lens on the tip of your index finger.
  • Using the middle finger of your other hand, pull and hold your upper lid so you cannot blink.
  • Pull down your lower eyelid, using the middle finger of your inserting hand.
  • Look up and place the lens gently on the lower white part of your eye.
  • Look down to position the lens correctly.
  • Slowly release your eyelid and close your eye for a moment.
  • Blink several times to centre the lens on your eye.
  • Sometimes, small dust particles trapped behind the lens during its placement can cause discomfort. To remove dust, slide the lens off and then back onto your cornea.
  • Insert left lens following the same procedure.

- Removing Contact Lens -


1.Slide Lens down


2.Remove lens

  • Wash and dry your hands. Close drain.
  • Make sure your lens is centred.
  • Looking up, pull down your lower eyelid with the middle finger of your inserting hand.
  • Bring your index finger close to your eye until you touch the lower edge of the lens.
  • Slide the lens down to the lower white part of your eye.
  • Gently squeeze the lens between your thumb and index finger and remove it from your eye.
  • Follow the lens care procedures recommended by your eye-care professional.
  • Remove left lens following same procedure.

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