Congratulations on your new contact lenses – and your new look. To start, you’re probably wondering how to put on your contact lenses. Well, the good news is that it’s much easier than you might think. It may take a little getting used to, but it’ll soon be second nature. If you’re putting on contact lenses for the first time, this ACUVUE® guide can help you do it the right way.
Step 1: Start with your right eye
Place the lens on the tip of your right index finger, making sure it's clean and dry.
Step 2: Hold your upper eyelid
Lower your gaze slightly so that you’re looking down into the mirror.
Use your left index finger to gently lift your upper eyelid. Position your finger close to your lash line to help keep you from blinking.
Step 3: Pull down your lower lid
With your right middle finger, pull down your lower eyelid. Again, place your finger as near to your lashes as you can for better control.
Step 4: Look straight ahead
Keep both eyes open and focus straight ahead into a mirror. Carefully place the lens directly over your pupil.Once the lens is on your eye, slowly release your lower lid, then your upper lid. Finally, blink a few times to help the lens settle into place.
Step 5: Release your eyelids
Once the lens is on your eye, slowly release your lower lid, then your upper lid. Finally, blink a few times to help the lens settle into place.Toric contact lenses are designed to match the unique shape of the cornea, helping correct different vision errors, including astigmatism. They can have varying strengths throughout the lens and are capable of rotating on the cornea until they find the correct position.1
To insert toric contact lenses:
Learning how to put on toric contact lenses properly is key to ensuring comfort and effectiveness. If the lens feels uncomfortable, take it out, rinse it with solution, and reinsert.
When you start to use them regularly, toric contact lenses can become a quick and easy part of your routine.
Footnotes
All ACUVUE® contact lenses have UV Blocking to help provide protection against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye. UV absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV absorbing eyewear such as UV absorbing goggles or sunglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. You should continue to use UV absorbing eyewear as directed by your optician.
*T&Cs apply: 1 trial per person. 18+. Professional consultation and fitting fees may apply and are not included. Subject to Optician approval. Participating Opticians only. For full terms and conditions see here.
Important information for contact lens wearers: ACUVUE® Contact Lenses can be used 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 instructions on proper lens care. Do not wear contact lenses if you have an eye infection, any eye disease or systemic disease, that may affect the eye, or if you are allergic to any ingredients. If you experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems, remove the lens and contact your Eye Care Professional immediately.
For detailed information on proper wear, care, warnings and precautions, talk to your Eye Care Professional and carefully read the Instructions for Use available on Johnson & Johnson website https://www.e-ifu.com/ For any additional information, please visit our ACUVUE® website https://www.acuvue.com/en-gb/
References
1. Optometrists Network. Contact lenses for astigmatism. Available at: https://www.optometrists.org/general-practice-optometry/optical/guide-to-contact-lenses/what-are-contact-lenses/contact-lenses-for-astigmatism/
