Wearing clear contact lenses involves a careful process to ensure comfort and safety. Here's a breakdown of how to correctly put in your contact lenses, based on information from a YouTube video titled "How to Wear Contact Lenses":
Step-by-Step Guide to Inserting Contact Lenses
- Wash Your Hands: Always start by thoroughly washing your hands with soap and water. This helps prevent bacteria and debris from getting into your eye.
- Dry Your Hands: Dry your hands completely with a lint-free towel.
- Remove the Lens: Carefully remove one lens from its case. Place it on the tip of your index finger.
- Inspect the Lens: Examine the lens to ensure it is not inside out, damaged or dirty.
- Position the Lens: With your dominant hand's index finger, place the lens on the tip. Use the middle finger of the same hand to pull down your lower eyelid.
- Open Your Upper Eyelid: Use the other hand to gently pull up your upper eyelid, ensuring you are looking straight ahead.
- Insert the Lens: Slowly and gently move the contact lens toward your eye.
- Release Your Eyelids: Once the lens is on your eye, gently release your eyelids.
- Blink: Blink a few times to allow the lens to settle in place.
- Repeat for the Other Eye: Repeat the entire process for the other eye.
Troubleshooting:
- If the lens feels uncomfortable, take it out and inspect it. It could be inside out, or contain debris. If it's not damaged, rinse it with contact lens solution and reinsert it.
- If the lens feels uncomfortable after being correctly inserted, it could be from dryness, or irritation. Use lubricating eye drops to see if that helps. Consult your eye doctor if the discomfort continues.
Key Takeaways From YouTube video
- The video demonstrates dragging the lens to the corner of the eye with your right index finger.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Wash your hands |
| 2 | Dry your hands |
| 3 | Remove the lens |
| 4 | Inspect the lens |
| 5 | Position the lens on your index finger |
| 6 | Open your eyelids |
| 7 | Insert the lens |
| 8 | Release your eyelids |
| 9 | Blink and ensure lens is centered |
| 10 | Repeat for other eye |
By following these steps, you can confidently and safely wear your clear contact lenses.
