How to put in contact lenses
You’ll want to take the following steps when putting in your contact lenses:
1. Wash your hands:
Use fragrance and lotion free, antibacterial soap to wash your hands before putting your contact lenses in. You’ll want to scrub your hands for at least 30 seconds to help reduce any germs or bacteria from transferring to your eyes. Use a clean, dry towel to pat down your hands, or a microfiber towel or air dry to avoid getting any lint on your fingers.
2. Use your fingertip to handle contacts:
Once the lens is on your fingertip, gently transfer it to the palm of your hand. Don’t use your nails to avoid damaging the lens.
3. Rinse your contacts:
Remove any debris that may be on your contacts by pouring a stream of contact solution over them. Do a visual inspection to ensure your contacts are clean and ready for wear. Never use tap water or saliva to rinse your contacts, use only contact solution.
4. Place on index finger:
Put the contact on the tip of your index finger, concave face up (it should look like a tiny bowl with its edges pointing up at the ceiling).
5. Open your eyelid:
Use your free hand to gently lift and hold your upper eyelid open and to keep it from blinking. Then pull your bottom eyelid down using the middle finger of the hand holding the contact lens.
6. Move the contact toward your eye:
Move your finger steadily and slowly toward your eye. Try to avoid blinking or jerking your head back.
7. Place the contact on your iris:
Gently press the contact to your eyeball and place it directly over your iris. The moisture in your eye will attract the contact, which should make for an easy transition.
8. Check your vision:
Once both your contacts are in, look around to make sure your vision is clear. If you can see properly, the job is done!
