I have Keratoconus and terrified of putting contact lenses in, any suggestions?

Question

What makes it more difficult is I need to use a soft lense and a hard one.

Answer 1

Yes, they need slightly different insertion and removal techniques.

But the main things are reducing fear and increasing confidence.
Reducing fear: you can't do any significant harm, even with keratoconic corneas. Red and even sore eyes from having trouble getting them in and out isn't a disaster. And it gets much easier and more comfortable with practice. Particularly if you relax.
(Yes, I know there's something circular there: I had the same thing with injection needles... )
Increasing confidence: have you considered getting some extra tuition? There's nothjing to be ashamed of, having a "refresher course" on handling. And when you get to the "Hey, I can do this!" realisation, not only is it better, it gets better from there.

Specific in-and-out techniques are best taught face to face, but there are guides on-line. There isn't one right way to suit everyone, particularly on keeping the eyelids out of the way.

If you e-mail me wirh more specific difficulties I can try to suggest an alternate method.

Optometrist, retired.

Answer 2

I feel for you, I have had laser eye surgery and I almost drove the Dr nuts. I don't like anybody messing with my eyes. I would not use contacts personally because of that but glasses aren't much fun either.