what is the easiest way to put contact lenses on?

Question

yesterday i got my first pair of contact lenses. now i dont know how to put them back on. what is the easiest way to put them on without hurting myself?

Answer 1

I agree with the other person who answered, but if you have a friend who is experienced, they can help you too. I put mine in the right eye with the lens on my right index finger. (very important, make sure your finger is dry and the lens is wet. If you mess up, re-wet the lens, it will help it stick to your eye.) I use my right middle finger to hold down my bottom lid, and my left middle finger to hold open the top. Some days my eyes are sensitive, so instead of putting it right on the cornea, I put it off to the side, and let it slide into place. For the left side I switch to my right middle finger for the lens and index finger for the lower lid. When I first started wearing lenses, mine were so thick, they would pop out when I would close my eye after putting them in. I fixed that by gently lifting my eyelid over the lip of the lens before closing my eye all the way.
It takes a long time to get your blink reflex to chill out, so be patient, and know in a few weeks, you'll be a pro, just keep practicing.

Answer 2

Go back to the person who prescribed them and have them watch over as you do it. I wash my hands and carefully pick up the lens. I hold it on my finger to make sure it is the right way out (The curves at the side should go straight up. If it curves outwards at the rim, then it is inside out) I hold my eyelid up with my left middle finger. Opening your mouth helps to keep your eye open for some reason. I have the lens on my right middle finger and pull my lower lid down with the fourth finger on my right hand. Look up and place the lens directly over your eye very gently and adjust with your finger if necessary. Blink a few times. You should feel nothing if it is in correctly.

Answer 3

Go back to the eye doctor and get a 2nd lesson. They are there to help you.

This is a hands-on issue, and demands someone who can show you what to do.