Look upwards. With your dominant hand, use your middle finger pull down your lower eyelid. Place the lens into the palm of your other hand. It really is easy to do. Cleaning contact lenses Improper handling and cleaning of contacts is a major cause of eye infections and other problems.
Cleaning contact lenses quick and simple. All you need to do is: Once your lens is in your palm, squeeze fresh cleaner onto its surface. Rub the lens with the pads of your fingers for 30 seconds. Repeat for the other side of the lens. Put the lens into your case, cover it with fresh solution, and then cap. Having trouble removing contact lenses? Here are some things to consider: Rewetting drops or lubricants can make it easier to lift the lens from your eye.
Dry eyes let the lens stick a little more closely. Give yourself enough time to remove your lenses calmly without rushing. Pulling the lens toward your lower lid can also help lift it off the surface of your eye. If edges of your lens stick together, add a drop of fresh cleaning solution and gently rub until they separate. Nothing in this article is to be construed as medical advice, nor is it intended to replace the recommendations of a medical professional.
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Download Article Explore this Article parts. Tips and Warnings. Related Articles. Part 1. Wash your hands with soap and warm water. You must wash your hands with the right kind of soap before removing your contacts. Avoid using deodorant or moisturizing soap. You don't want the residue on your contacts. There is also no need to use antibacterial soap because it is no more effective than regular soap. Keeping good hand hygiene protects your contacts and eyes from harmful pathogens.
Harmful pathogens can enter the eye via the lenses and cause an eye infection or conjunctivitis. Obtain a container and solution. Before you take out your contacts, you need a storage container, such as a contact case or other sterile storage containers.
Also buy sterile saline or contact solution. Make sure you are using sterile solution and not saline solution. While saline will keep lenses hydrated, sterile solution will disinfect them.
Ask your eye doctor to be sure your solution is suitable for use with your contact type. Prepare the storage container. Once you have the right container and solution, fill your case about halfway with new, clean solution. This will help keep the lenses clean, allow for protein removal, and eliminate bacterial contamination.
Take the caps off for easy deposit of the lenses. Part 2. Get yourself ready. Before you remove your lens, add a few drops of sterile saline or artificial tears to each eye.
This will hydrate and lubricate your eyes as well as the lenses, which will allow for easier removal. Position yourself low over a flat surface, such as over the top of your dresser or bathroom counter. This will ensure your contacts don't end up on the floor.
Next, look straight ahead into a mirror so you can see your eyes. Position your fingers. Press one index finger in between the top and bottom eyelash line. The should be the center of your contact lens, which will trap it under finger.
Use the index finger of your opposite hand to pull up your upper eyelid. Move your top index finger holding the eyelid down toward your bottom lid. The result should be that the contact pops away from your eye. Remove the lens. Use the middle finger on the hand with the contact to pull your lower eyelid down.
Look up and carefully slide the contact down your eye, then pluck it out. Gently rub the contact with solution — use two to three drops and rub for about 10 seconds on each side. This will loosen proteins and debris that are stuck to the lens, improving comfort and longevity of the lens. Then, drop the contact in the waiting solution container. Even if the solution you use says it is "no rub," you should not skip this step.
Repeat the same method on your other eye. Try the catch method. If that method didn't work for you, you can try the catching method. Lower yourself over a surface to ensure that the contact won't fall to the floor. Look down and place one hand under your eye to catch the contact. With the other hand, take your index and middle finger and pull at the side of your eye away from your nose, then blink.
Once you blink, the contact should fall out into your hand. You may find it easiest to pull outward on just the upper lid instead of both.
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