How To Get Contact Lenses for the First Time

How to Get Contact Lenses for the First Time If you currently wear glasses and want to try contact lenses the first thing you should do is book a contact lens examination with your Optician. He / she will take you through the whole process of getting fitted for contact lenses. Your Optician will first check if your eyes are suited for contact lenses (most people's are). Putting your Contact Lenses In STEP 1: Wash your hands with soap, rinse them thoroughly and dry them with a clean towel. STEP 2: Place the contact lens on the palm of your hand, check that it is clean and not torn. STEP 3: Ensure that the contact lens is not inside out (if it is the edges will flare up slightly) and place it on your forefinger (your pointing finger). STEP 4: Insert the lens. Use the forefinger on your opposite hand hold up your upper eyelid to prevent you from blinking. Repeat the procedure on your other eye. STEP 5: Removing your Contact Lenses STEP 1: Make sure the contact lens is in the middle of your eye before trying to remove it. To check the lens is centred cover your other eye. STEP 2: Pull down your lower eyelid STEP 3: Whilst you have your eyelid pulled down, place your finger on the bottom edge of your lens and slide it down to the white part of your eye. STEP 4: Squeeze the contact lens gently between your finger and your thumb and remove the contact lens from your eye. Cleaning and Storing Contact Lenses STEP 1: Place the contact lens in the palm of your hand and apply a few drops of the recommended contact lens solution to the lens. STEP 2: Rinse the lens thoroughly using plenty of contact lens solution. STEP 3: Fill your lens case with plenty of contact lens solution and place your cleaned and rinsed contact lens in the appropriate comparthment. STEP 4: After putting your contact lenses back in your eyes, pour the remaining solution out of the lens case. Designed & Developed By : www.Oakesopticians.co.uk