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How To Put In Contact Lens
By Jared Neilsen
How to put in contact lenses
Inserting or putting in contact lenses into your eye is not a difficult procedure. If you have not done so before however, it can be an uncomfortable action putting lenses into your eyes. There are three different types of contact lenses which all must be handled differently. Hard contact lenses, disposable contact lenses, and coloured lenses. Whilst the majority of contact lenses are prescribed by an optometrist, others are sold over the counter. It is advisable to not insert any lenses into your eyes without first contacting your optometrist or general practitioner. This is because eyes are a sensitive area and irreversible damage can be caused to your eye if you do not put in the lenses as prescribed.
Contact lenses are essentially a piece of plastic material with high water content which enables the lenses to stay fresh and not dry out along with enabling an amount of oxygen through to the eyes surface. Wearing contacts for a long period of time can dry out your eyeball causing itchy dry and bloodshot eyes. It is important therefore you have discussed your specific needs and wants prior to putting in your contact lenses with a professional. The higher the water content within the lens, the softer and more comfortable the lens which enables a longer wear time. However the higher percentage of water put in the lens the easier the lens may tear and the faster it wears. Once you have the right type of lens to suit your eye and purpose for its use it is easy to learn how to put in contact lenses.
If you want to know how to put in contact lenses you must be comfortable with touching your own eyeball. Your body will become accustomed to the procedure but it may be uncomfortable or even impossible for some people to touch their own eyeball let alone put things onto it. The benefits of contact lens use far outweigh the small inconveniences involved.
When you are learning how to put in a contact lens it is easiest to follow four simple steps until it becomes routine. Place a clean contact lens on the tip of a finger which is devoid of any visible particles. It is at this time you can tell whether the lens is inside out or not. Your optometrist or chemist could show you if you are unsure but obviously if the lenses are prescription ones you will be able to tell if your vision doesn't improve. The edge of the lens will either look concave or convex. You want the lens to be concave so it sits against your eye comfortably. For comforts sake you may put a drop of contact lens solution or comfort drops available from any chemist or optometrist. Whilst balancing the lens on the tip of your finger, use the other hand to forcibly open your eye by holding your eyelids back prohibiting you from blinking. Place the lens on the centre of the eyeball. If it is uncomfortable you may find it easier to look up and to the left or right before rotating your eye to ensure the lens is in place. Blink once or twice to guide the lens to the correct position. If a mirror is accessible you will find inserting the lens a lot easier.
Contact lenses need to be regularly cleaned as they collect a build up of protein from your eye. Dirty contact lenses are not only irritating they can carry bacteria which may cause conjunctivitis. A protein removing solution is available for use with disposable and coloured lenses but many hard lenses need protein tablets. If you are still using hard lenses it should be time to move to disposable ones as they are not only cheaper they are also better for your eyes. Now you know how to put in contact lenses.
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