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
Hold your eye open
Place the lens
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
Gently squeeze the lens
Using your thumb and index finger, pinch and lift the lens from your eye.
Frequently asked questions
Once you've got the basics down
Footnotes
ALWAYS READ THE LABEL AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Always wash hands thoroughly before handling contact lenses.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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 0800 466 173.
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