Putting in and taking out contact lenses can be tricky at first. However with time and practice, and by following the guidance provided by your optician, it becomes much easier and quicker.
How to put your contact lenses in
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Wash your hands with plain soap then rinse and dry well to make sure your hands are clean. Open the foil/lid and place the lens on the tip of your index finger.
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Remember to check the lens is the right way around (it should look like a bowl with straight edges)
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With the lens placed on the tip of your index finger, use your free hand to pull the top eyelid up – this will help to stop you blinking. Now pull your bottom eyelid down and gently place the lens on the centre of your eye
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Slowly move your index finger away and blink. Now look around to remove any air bubbles and make sure the lens is in the right position
You can now repeat these steps on the other eye.
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How to take your contact lenses out
When you are ready to take your contact lenses out, follow our steps below.
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Make sure you’ve washed your hands with plain soap and dried them properly. Once you’re ready, lower your chin a bit and look up into a mirror
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You can pull down your lower eyelid, or lift up your upper eyelid using the index finger of your left hand, if you are starting with your left eye.
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Using the index finger of your right hand, gently slide your lens downwards onto the white part of your eye
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Now gently pinch the contact lens between your thumb and index finger to remove the lens from your eye
You can repeat the steps on the other eye.
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What do I do once I've removed my lenses?
If you wear reusable contact lenses, you’ll need to clean and store your lenses in the contact lens case and solution that has been recommended by your optician. It’s important to never use tap water to clean your lenses or lens case as this could increase the risk of an eye infection.
If you wear daily disposable contact lenses, you can do your bit for the planet and discard of them using our contact lens recycling programme. You can find out more about this in store.
If you are still deciding on whether you should give contact lenses a go, a member of our team will show you how to put them in and take them out until you are comfortable. They’ll also offer contact lens care advice before you leave our store.
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