Although wearing contact lenses is the ideal alternative to eyeglasses, it can time to get used to wearing and caring for them. If you are planning to buy contact lenses or you are a long time contact lens wear that has been having issues with your lenses, below are a number of helpful tips for great care for your contact lenses that will help you reduce the chances of getting eye infections and allow you optimal comfort.
Inserting Contact Lenses
1. Before handling the contacts, wash your hands with a mild soap and thoroughly rinse. Thoroughly dry your hands with a clean lint free towel. Make sure the soap you use does not have any lotions or lanolin.
2. To make sure the contact lenses are not stuck in the lens case, give the case a little shake before you open it.
3. Choose the lens that you always insert first. Slide the lens out of its case and onto the palm of your hand. Rinse the lens thoroughly with contact lens solution. Keep your finger tip that you are using to insert the contact dry and clean.
4. With the contact on the tip of your finger tip, make sure it is not inside out. The edges will turn outward if the lens is inside out. With your other hand, open your eye by pulling down on the lower eyelid and up on the upper eyelid. While looking up or forward, place the lens on your eye.
5. Roll your eyes around and blink to center and settle the lens.
Removing Soft Contact Lenses
1. Before handling the contacts, wash your hands with a mild soap and thoroughly rinse. Thoroughly dry your hands with a clean lint free towel. Make sure the soap you use does not have any lotions, hand creams, perfumes, makeup, or lanolin. Rinse your hands thoroughly and dry with a clean with a clean towel.
2. Stand over a counter top or over a sink and cover the drain with towel to prevent the lens from being lost down the drain.
3. While looking upwards, pull down on your lower eyelid. Use your finger to tenderly move the lens to the white part of your eye.
4. Gently pinch the lens with your thumb and index finger. Lift the lens off the eye. Don't use your fingernails to grasp it.
Using the recommended disinfecting and cleaning solution for your specific contact lens, rinse and clean the lenses and then put them in the lens case that is filled with disinfection solution.
If you take your time and remain relaxed, you will be more successful at inserting and removing your contact lenses. As well, if it is essential that you use the appropriate contact lens solutions to properly care for and maintain your lenses. Also, good hygiene will help you reduce the risks of infections, irritation, and other eye problems. If you are planning to buy contact lenses, you can find great deals on contact lenses and contact solutions from reputable online contact lens retailers.
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