How to Wear Contact Lenses

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:WearContactLenses
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How to Wear Contact Lenses

Introduction

Wearing contact lenses (often called just "contacts") may be a little difficult for beginners. You may fear that the contact lenses will slip from your hands or injure your eyes. With daily practice, you will realize that it's a simple process. Read the guidelines below on how to wear contact lenses.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Steps

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Step One

Clean your hands with soap and dry them. Dry hands will allow easy handling of contact lenses.
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Step Two

Take your one lens gently out of its storage case. Place it on the tip of the index finger of your hand. Use your right hand to insert a contact in your left eye, and your left hand to insert a contact in your right eye. With your opposite hand, slightly raise the upper eyelid up. Use the middle finger of the contact holding hand to pull down the lower eyelid.
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Step Three

Look upward and gently place the lens on the lower part of your eyeball.
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Step Four

Gently release your eyelids and close your eyes.
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Step Five

Blink your eyes four or five times. This will ensure that the lens is properly seated. Repeat the process for the other eye.

Overall Tips & Warnings

  • Avoid the mix-up of lenses. Always use the correct lenses for each eye.
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