Nervous? Don’t be. Putting contact lenses on and taking them off is easier than you might think. It may take a few days for your eyes to get used to the feeling of wearing lenses. If you’re having trouble don’t force it, give yourself plenty of time to get comfortable. There’s no rush, you can always try again tomorrow.
Watch this video for a quick tutorial on putting on your contact lenses.
How To Put On Contacts In 4 Easy Steps
Before you start
wash your hands with soap (preferably non-perfumed, anti-bacterial liquid soap), then rinse and dry your hands with a lint-free towel.
Check that the lens isn't inside out
To do this, just put the lens on the tip of your finger and hold it up to the light. If the edges flare out, it's inside out. Some lenses have a 1, 2, 3 indicator—make sure the digits aren’t backwards. It should look like a bowl with straight edges.
Using your right hand
gently hold your upper eyelid with one finger so you don’t blink or get your eyelashes in the way, and carefully pull down your lower eyelid with your other fingers.
Move the contact lens
toward your eye steadily. Look upward as you place it on your eye, and slowly release your eyelid and close your eye for a moment to allow the lens to settle. Repeat for your other eye.
IMPORTANT: Never rinse your contact lenses or lens case with tap water.
Have questions about putting contact lenses on? Check out the FAQs below for info on how your contacts should feel.
This varies for everyone. If you feel like it has been too long, the best way to find out why you’re uncomfortable, and what you can do about it, is to talk to your eye doctor.
With proper fitting, contacts should stay in place almost all the time. Even on that rare occasion when a contact lens moves out of place, it usually stays on your eye until you can move it back.
Many things can adversely affect your vision. It could be as simple as dry eyes, poor-fitting, lenses, or an out-of-date prescription. It could also be a sign of a more serious problem not related to your contacts. You should always talk to your eye doctor about any issues you are having with your vision or your contact lenses.
Watch this video for a quick tutorial on taking off your contact lenses.
HOW TO TAKE OFF YOUR CONTACTS IN 4 EASY STEPS
Ensure your hands are clean
and dry, and start with your right eye, then look up and carefully pull down your lower eyelid with your middle finger.
Bring your index finger to your eye
slowly until you touch the lower edge of the lens, and slide the lens down to the lower white part of your eye.
Gently squeeze the lens
between your thumb and index finger and remove it. Repeat for your left lens.
Discard daily disposable contact lenses.
If you wear dailies you can toss them out, but make sure you clean and disinfect bi-weekly and monthly contact lenses.
IMPORTANT: Never rinse your contact lenses or lens case with tap water.
Handling Your
Contacts
Handling your contact lenses becomes second nature pretty quickly. We’ve added a few features to make it even easier.
Handling Tint
ACUVUE® lenses have a handling tint so you can spot them easily in the case or package. But don’t worry. You can’t see the tint when you put on the contacts.
Smart Edges
Once you’ve got the lens on your finger, there are ways to tell if it is inside out. If it’s shaped like a bowl with straight edges, you’re good. If the edge curves out, it’s inside out.
Get Started With
Contacts
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