Tips for first-time contact lens wearers
Welcome to contact lens wear! Enjoy the view.
Congrats on your new contact lenses, and your new look. Inserting and removing your contact lenses is simple when you get the hang of it, but it can take some getting used to. Be patient and before you know it, it'll become second nature. Remember: Practice makes perfect.
Learn how to insert your contact lenses
Wash your hands thoroughly
Use a mild soap, rinse completely and dry with a lint-free towel before handling your lenses.
Inspect the lens shape
The lens should look like a bowl with straight edges. If the edges flair out, it's inside out.
Hold your eye open
With the contact lens on the tip of your index finger, hold your upper and lower eyelids open.
Place the lens
Look up and gently place the lens on your eye. Release the eyelid and close your eye to let the lens settle.
Learn how to remove contact lenses
Wash your hands thoroughly
Use a mild soap, rinse completely and dry with a lint-free towel before handling your lenses.
Look up & pull down your lower eyelid
Touch the lower edge of the lens with your index finger and slide it down to the lower white part of your eye.
Gently squeeze the lens
Using your thumb and index finger, pinch and lift the lens from your eye.
Discard or clean your contact lenses
If you wear bi-weekly or monthly contact lenses, it's time to clean and disinfect. Daily disposables can be thrown away.
Frequently asked questions
Once you've got the basics down
Learn to clean your contact lenses
See the best ways to keep your contact lenses clean so your eyes stay healthy.
See tips for healthy eyes
Find out how to protect your eyes and reduce your risk for serious eye conditions.
Get started with ACUVUE® contact lenses
Find an Optometrist
Use our locator tool to find an optometrist who can fit you with ACUVUE® contact lenses¶
Footnotes
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Always wash hands thoroughly before handling contact lenses.
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Important information for contact lens wearers: ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses are available by prescription only for vision correction. An Eye Care Professional will determine whether contact lenses are right for you. Although rare, serious eye problems can develop while wearing contact lenses. To help avoid these problems, follow the wear and replacement schedule and the lens care instructions provided by your optometrist. Do not wear contact lenses if you have an eye infection, or experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. If one of these conditions occurs, contact your optometrist immediately. For more information on proper wear, care and safety, talk to your optometrist and ask for a Patient Instruction Guide or call the ACUVUE® Support Team on 1800 736 912.
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