How To Put In Contact Lens
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 Try it often enough, and you'll get it right |
Like most, I've wondered how to put in contact lens easily and quickly.
And like most, it probably didn't come easy the first time round.
Spending more time than you thought it would, dropping the lenses, your eyes start getting sore, you are getting frustrated ... sound familiar? ;)
Hey, I had my fair share too!
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The good news is, you are not alone. The better news is, you don't have to wonder how to put in contact lens...for long ;)
Personally, I think it's about finding a way that works for you best, and sticking to it.
Of course, a little guidance at the start does help, doesn't it?
For myself, this is what I do (assuming I'm right handed):
- 1. First and foremost, WASH YOUR HANDS! Many times people forget to do that, and complain why their contact lenses irritate their eyes. Well, that's what a contaminated pair of contact lenses do!
2. With my clean hands, I use my ring finger on my right hand to take my lens out of the container (the left or right lens doesn't matter). I find this way easy (instead of pinching it out or picking it with your nails...coz you might risk scratching it!), since the lens sticks quickly to the tip of my finger.
3. With my left middle finger and left thumb, I pinch the lens lightly from my right ring finger, and place it on the tip of my right index finger. My right palm is facing up, so the lens is resting like a mini bowl(upright) on my finger now, almost ready to be put onto my eye.
4. Here's the actual putting on part: With the lens still on my right index finger, I use my right middle finger to pull down my right eye bag (assuming I'm putting on for my right eye), while my left middle finger, pulls up my right eyelid.
With my eyelid pulled apart, I slowly push the lens on my right index finger toward my eye, and place it gently on it. Once I feel it in place, I let go of both hands, and blink a few times.
In a nutshell, that's how to put in contact lens. Usually, that should do the trick. If it feels uncomfortable after blinking several times, take it off, dip it in the solution in you case, and try it again.
By the way, I don't switch hands for my left eye. I still use my right index finger to put the lens on for my left eye.
Like I mentioned, that's how I do it, and what works for me. Yes, I know it's different from the picture above.
Go ahead and try this method, or modify it a little, as long as the positioning of your hands and fingers are comfortable.
When you first try and don't succeed, put down the lens, calm yourself down, and try again, you'll be sure to get it.
Once you find a way that you are comfortable with, stick to it. And did I mention, practice makes perfect? ;)
Well, that's my little version of "how to put in contact lens". Good luck!
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