Placement and Removal
of Soft Contact Lenses
1. Removing Contacts from Storage Case.
Slowly pour the lens and lens solution into the palm of your hand. Carefully allow the solution to flow through your fingers, making sure the
lens remains in the palm of your hand.
2. In Case of Folding.
Thin lenses occasionally fold. This is no cause for alarm. Should this happen while the lens is in the palm of your hand, apply several drops of lubricating solution in the folded lens. Never try to peel the lens apart. Instead, place the lens with the folded side away from your and gently rub the lens in a back end forth motion with the pad of your index finger.
3. Rinsing the lens.
To make sure the lens is free from any dust or particles, hold the lens vertically between the thumb and forefinger and rince with a steady stream of contact lens solution.
4. Determining if the Lens is Inside Out.
Gently roll the lens onto your finger tip. Then, inspect the lens to see if the edges turn out. If the edges turn up like a bowl, the lens is sitting properly. If the edges turn outward, the lens is inside out. Some contacts have an inversion indicator to check for inside-out lenses. Simply place the lens on the tip of your finger, raise your hand just above eye level and look up at the edge of the lens. If the letters (which have been stamped on the lens) read correctly, the lens is properly oriented. If the letters appear backward, the lens is inside out.
5. The One-Hand Placement Technique.
Put your thumb and forefinger together. Place the lens on the tips of your fingers and center it between them. Head up, looking straight ahead, pull down your lower eyelid with the middle finger of your placement hand. Look up steadily at a point above you. Then, place the lens gently on the lower white part of your eye. Keeping your fingertips on the lens, gently move your forefinger toward one corner of your eye and your thumb towards the other to smooth out the lens. Take your placement fingers away from your eye. Look down and slowly release your lower lid. Blink several times to help the lens center itself on your eye.
6. The Two-Finger Placement Technique.
With the lens on your index finger, use the middle finger of the other hand to pull the upper lid against the brow. Use the middle finger of your placement hand to pull down the lower lid and then place the lens centrally on your eye. While holding this position, look downward to position the lens properly. Slowly release your eyelid.
7. Removing Your Contacts.
Look up and slowly pull down your lower lid with the middle finger of your removal hand and place your index finger on the lower edge of the lens. Slide the lens down to the lower white part of your eye. Squeeze the lens lightly between your thumb and index finger to avoid the lens edges sticking together. Take the lens out of your eye. Always be sure that the lens is in the correct position on your eye before you try to remove it (a simple check of your vision, closing one eye at a time, will tell you if the lens is in the correct position).
Care of Contact Lenses
Instructions for cleaning and disinfecting your lenses will vary according to the type of lens. It is important to follow your doctor’s instructions regarding cleaning and disinfection. Some general guidelines should be followed for all lenses. Always wash your hands before removing or inserting contact lenses. Always use quality lens care products and clean lenses often to remove buildup. Always follow guidelines in the instructions on minimal soaking time before wearing lenses again. Never rinse lenses with tap water. Frequently clean the lens case with solution and replace it a reasonable intervals.
This material is from Bausch & Lomb.
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