I'm 14 and I've had glasses ever since 2nd grade. I am so curious about contacts. I am easily grossed out. How am I going to put something in my eye every day??? I want them badly but does anyone have any tips???
2006-07-02 06:09:58 · 10 answers · asked by broken_hearted21 2 in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
I have been wearing contacts for since I was 18 and I am 26 now. At first it was hard to keep my eye lids opened because-- usually are eyes lids close as soon as a foreign objects comes on the eye.
So, first make sure that you hands are clean, then if you need to clean the contacts- place the contact in the palm of your hand and squeeze a few drops of contact cleaner on your contact and rub the contact with your very clean finger, (be careful not to rip the contact)very gently. then place the contact on your index finger (best not to have long nails) and with the opposite hand, use your index finger and you thumb to hold open your eyelid, then look straight up or straight ahead and place the contact on the eyeball, blink slowly to make sure the contact gets in place then you're good.
Always keep the travel size cleaner and case in your purse or car, in case your contact drys and comes out of the eye, you can instantly have something on hand.
Also, take contacts out every night, to prevent that protein enzyme build-up (slimy white stuff) in the eye and also to prevent eye infections, like pink eye, I have had a few, not fun and very uncomfortable.
Getting your eyes used to contacts will take time but they will get used to it, now I can put them in without looking in the mirror, my eye muscles are now trained to stay open longer to put contacts in.
Get used to blinking alot! Good luck..
2006-07-02 06:47:46 · answer #1 · answered by yasweetsistah 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm 16 and I've worn contacts ever since I was 11. Don't worry, it's simpler than you think. You don't feel them in your eyes at all unless they are dirty when you put them in - if they are, you just take them out and clean them.
You can buy ones that you wear through the day and take out at night, or ones that you can actually sleep with in. I wouldn't reccomend these, only because they can cause eye infections.
What they are is little round pieces of rubber basically that fit over the colored part of your eyes. It's great when you first have them in because you will be able to see everything around you (not just in front like you would with glasses).
If you are considering trying the ones you wear to bed (day & night contacts is what they're called), I'd suggest trying the ones you just wear in the day to start off until you get more used to them.
Most people catch on pretty quickly so I'm sure you'll have no problem! Good luck :)
2006-07-02 06:16:47 · answer #2 · answered by miss_gem_01 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty easy to get used to and surprisingly not as gross when you're the one doing it as opposed to watching someone else. They show you how to put them in at the eye doctor. Just make sure your hands are always clean, you have eyedrops on you all the time, and don't rub your eyes! Makes 'em slide out sometimes. :P I find it's easier to get them in by putting one on my index finger, pulling down my lower lid with my middle finger, looking up, just setting it in there, then closing my lids and it slides right into it's proper place. Put some eye drops, blink a few times and you're set! I still like to wear glasses every once in a while, but it's nice to have something else when you don't feel like having something on your face.
2006-07-02 06:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wash your hands very very good with soap and water and just practice pulling your lower lid down and gently and slowly touching your eye. That's what I recommend to the people I'm teaching. Also, just don't think about it. The person that shows you how to take them on and off should have really good tips to help you. If not, feel free to email me and I can try to answer any of your questions online. Good luck and congrats!
2006-07-02 06:15:04 · answer #4 · answered by york_hellen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah i got contacts when i was in fourth grade i was scared for them too but now im in seventh and i luv them i know how scary it seems but they r easy after a while and u will never regret the choice!!!
eye doctors r usually pretty good about making younger people comfortable with contacts and after a while u cant even tell they r in! good luck!
2006-07-02 06:15:29 · answer #5 · answered by Tootsie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
with contact now days, you don't even know you are wearing them. the doctor will show you the right way to put them in and maybe it won't gross you out so much. my tip is to make sure you always clean them
2006-07-02 06:13:54 · answer #6 · answered by lojack 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you start it is really weird and your eyes are sensetive, but after a week it goes much faster. The most important thing is to make sure they are right side out and a re clean. good luck!
2006-07-02 06:25:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chillax! nothing to worry bout..only on the first day u'll have a problem..then u get used to it! its comfy and u'll look a lot prettier! its really easy to use..just ensure cleanliness..u wont even feel em in ur eyes! just be careful around sandy or dirty areas cause if particles get in ur eye, it might scratch ur lens.. don worry.. clean them every day with lens solution..all the best!
2006-07-02 06:15:54 · answer #8 · answered by princess h 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is really easy just relax and look straight ahead when putting them in
2006-07-02 06:13:12 · answer #9 · answered by coolie101 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you use make up, put it on after you put your contacts in.
2006-07-02 06:18:46 · answer #10 · answered by soccerfrog46 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋