New wearer support: help for first-time contact lens wearers
Welcome to contact lenses! Enjoy the view.
Congratulations on your new contact lenses, and your new look. Putting them on and taking them off might feel unfamiliar at first, but it soon becomes easy with practice. Take your time, find what works for you, and before long it will feel completely natural. Remember: practice makes perfect.
Learn how to put on contact lenses for the first time
Step 1. Wash your hands
The first step when putting on your contact lenses is washing your hands. Use non-scented antibacterial soap to wash, rinse completely, and dry off with a smooth, lint-free cloth.
Step 2. Check the lens is the right way around
The lens should look like a bowl with straight edges. Set it gently on the tip of your finger, then hold it against the light. If the sides bow out, it's not the right way around. If it looks like a smooth-edged cup, it’s ready to go.
Step 3. Hold your eye open
This part can feel tricky when figuring out how to put on contact lenses for the first time. Don’t worry, it gets easier with practice. With the contact lens on the tip of your index finger, hold your upper and lower eyelids open.
Step 4. Apply the lens
Look up and gently place the lens on your eye. Release your eyelid and close your eye to let the lens settle. Try doing this step in front of a mirror with good lighting for better visibility and control.
Frequently asked questions
Once you've got the basics down
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How to put contact lenses on
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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.
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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/
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