You just bought your first pair of contacts and you are super excited to flaunt them but you are worried too! Right now you might be feeling that wearing contacts is as difficult as clearing engineering entrance, well it’s certainly not! It’s easy and after a week or so, you will find it a matter of seconds.
How to wear contacts properly is a technique which anyone can learn and it’s not trigonometry so you don’t have to panic, it’s as simple as wearing a pair of socks, Yes it is that easy. Just a few baby steps and it’s done.
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STEP 1: Thoroughly wash and dry your hands.
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STEP 2: Rinse your lens with solution.
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STEP 3: Place the lens on the tip of your index finger.
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STEP 4: Use your other hand to hold your upper eyelid so you won’t blink.
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STEP 5: Pull down your lower eyelid with the other fingers of your applying hand.
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STEP 6: Look up at the ceiling and gently place the lens on the lower part of your eye.
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STEP 7: Slowly release your eyelid and close your eye for a moment.
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STEP 8: Blink several times to center the lens. You’re all set.
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STEP 9: If your lens feels uncomfortable, remove it and inspect for damage or debris. If it’s damaged, discard it. Otherwise, rinse with more solution and reapply.
To help you understand and experience the steps better, here is a video.
Video must have made things pretty clear for you to understand those quick and easy steps. However if you face problem for a prolonged duration, do consult your eye specialist after all, all you own is a single pair of eyes.
Be gentle while handling contact lenses as its your best defense against damage to both the lens and eyes.
