Wearing contact lenses can be a great way to enhance your vision while maintaining comfort and convenience. Follow this step-by-step guide to ensure safe and effective use of your contact lenses.

1. Wash Your Hands

Before handling your contact lenses, always:

✔ Wash your hands with mild soap and water.
✔ Dry them with a lint-free towel to avoid transferring particles to your eyes.
✔ Avoid using oily or heavily scented soaps, as they can leave residue on your lenses.

2. Preparing Your Lenses

• Open the contact lens case and ensure the lenses are properly stored in fresh solution.
• Use the tip of your finger (not your nails) to gently lift a lens out of the case.
• Inspect the lens to ensure it’s clean, undamaged, and free from debris.

3. Checking Lens Orientation

To avoid discomfort, ensure your lens is not inside out:

🔹 Place the lens on your fingertip and check its shape.

🔹 If the edges flare outward, it’s inside out—flip it carefully.

🔹 If it looks like a perfect bowl, it’s ready to wear.

4. Inserting Your Contact Lenses

1️⃣ Look straight into a mirror and hold your upper eyelid open with one hand.

2️⃣ Use your other hand to gently pull down your lower eyelid.

3️⃣ Place the lens onto your eye, looking slightly upward or straight ahead.

4️⃣ Blink a few times to let the lens settle into place.

✅ If the lens feels uncomfortable, remove it, rinse with solution, and try again.

5. Removing Your Contact Lenses

1️⃣ Wash and dry your hands thoroughly.

2️⃣ Look up and gently pull down your lower eyelid.

3️⃣ Use your thumb and index finger to carefully pinch the lens and remove it.

4️⃣ Store reusable lenses in fresh solution or discard daily disposables.

6. Contact Lens Care & Storage

• Use only fresh contact lens solution to clean and store your lenses.

• Never rinse or soak lenses in tap water or saliva, as this can introduce bacteria.

• Replace your lens case every 1-3 months to prevent contamination.

• Follow the replacement schedule recommended by your eye doctor (daily, bi-weekly, or monthly).

7. Do’s & Don’ts of Wearing Contact Lenses

✅ Do:

✔ Follow your eye doctor’s recommendations.

✔ Keep your lenses hydrated with appropriate contact lens solution.

✔ Take breaks from lens wear if your eyes feel dry or irritated.

❌ Don’t:

✘ Sleep while wearing lenses (unless prescribed for extended wear).

✘ Swim or shower with contact lenses on.

✘ Share lenses with others or reuse daily disposable lenses.

8. When to Remove Your Lenses Immediately

🚨 If you experience any of the following, remove your lenses and consult an eye care professional:

🔴 Redness or irritation that doesn’t go away.

👀 Blurry vision or discomfort.

⚡ Excessive dryness, itching, or sensitivity to light.

9. Frequently Asked Questions

💡 Need more guidance? Visit our FAQ Section for common concerns about wearing and caring for contact lenses.