People who are used to wearing spectacles often have a hard time adjusting to contact lenses. It may take weeks before one becomes completely comfortable with lenses. To make sure that you are wearing your contact lens the right way, follow these tips:
Place the lens on your finger tip and let the lens form a natural concave. Look at the lens from the side. It should form what seems like a perfect curve, like half of a ball. If the edges of the lens flares out slightly then it is inverted. Some lenses also come with a handling tint and you’ll know if it’s the right side if the tint is clear when you look down on it on your finger tips. Wearing your contact lens can be extremely uncomfortable but it will not really cause any damage to your eyesight.
Before putting on or taking your lenses off, make sure your hands are clean so as not to contaminate them with any harmful germs or dirt. Do not use hand cleansers that contain lanolin or too much moisturizers. They will damage your contact lenses or can irritate your eyes. Use your other hand to open the lid of your eyes. Look up or down when placing your contact lenses and then roll your eyes to get it in the right place. Blink and let your eyes get comfortable with the lenses.
Always clean your lenses with the appropriate solution. You may damage not just your lenses but also your eyes when you use inappropriate liquids to clean out the contact lens. Make sure to get enough cleaning solutions for your lenses. When you are just taking out your lenses from the case, slowly slide it to the palm of your hand from the case. Do not pull them out if they stick on the floor or the sides of the case to avoid tearing them.