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Inserting Contact Lenses

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Most people are excited and look forward to the time they can trade in their unsightly eye glasses for contact lenses. The task of folding away the eye glasses and placing in their case for what one hopes to be the final time is wonderful, however when many people have the actual contacts in hand, a new fear develops - having to put them on. The thought of placing a piece of plastic in your eye is something many new contact wearers panic about but there are easy steps to take to make putting on your contacts easy while also gaining confidence at the same time.

To begin, make sure you have your contacts and contact solution in front of a well lit area with a mirror. As a precaution place a dark colored towel around the area just in the event the contact falls as it will be a little easier to locate.

It is important to always keep your contacts free of bacteria so begin by thoroughly washing your hands. If possible, practice keeping your nails short or if they are long, well cleaned as germs and dirt are easily found under the nails. Long nails can also tear contacts if you are not careful.

In one hand place your contact from your contact case and then pour solution into your cupped hand holding the contact. Allow the excess solution to run through your fingertips.

Next, remove the contact and be sure it’s laying downward on your index finger. Look upwards while holding your lower eyelid out while slowly placing the lens on the lower part of your eye ball. To get rid of any air, gentle press the lens softly and let go of your eyelid. Blink your eye a few times for the lens to fit into place.

Once you can see clearly, you can be assured you have correctly placed the contact. Repeat the same step with your other eye.

Keep on hand eye moisturizer as it is not uncommon to experience eye dryness during the day and a little moisturizer can renew your eyes for the rest of the day.

Putting on contacts the first few times can be frightening but after doing it a few times, it becomes easy and you’ll have fun wearing them and be happy you switched from eyeglasses to contacts!