Although it may feel awkward at first, putting in contacts
and removing them will get easier in time. To learn
correct contact lens care, be patient with yourself and
give yourself plenty of time to follow these instructions:
Inserting Your Lenses
Wash and dry your hands.
Close nearby drain in sink.
Pour the right lens and storage solution from the
case into your palm. (It is a good idea to get in the
habit of always working with the right lens first to
avoid mix-ups.)
Make sure your fingers are clean and dry. (Dry
fingers facilitate the handling since soft contact
lenses tend to stick to wet fingers.)
Place the right lens on the tip of your index or
middle finger of your dominate hand.
Using the middle finger of your other hand, pull
and hold your upper lid firmly open so you cannot
blink.
Pull down your lower eyelid, using the middle
finger of your inserting hand.
Look up and place the lens gently on the lower
white part of your eye. Or look directly at the lens
and place the lens directly on the center of your eye.
Look down to position the lens correctly.
Slowly release your eyelid and close your eye for
a moment.
Repeat these instructions to insert your other lens
into your other eye.
Removing Your Lenses
Wash and dry your hands.
Close nearby drain in sink.
Make sure your lens is centered. If your eye feels
really dry, insert a couple of rewetting drops to
lubricate your lens before trying to take it out.
Looking up, pull down your lower eyelid with the
middle finger of your inserting hand.
Use the finger to pull the lens down.
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 from your eye.
