Some experts argue that pieces of damaged contact lenses cannot lodge behind the eyeball, so you don't have to worry about having a hard time removing a damaged contact lens. Even if it's difficult, try to take deep breaths to keep your hands steady. Generally, you can remove and remove pieces of damaged contact lenses just like you would when you remove regular contact lenses. However, if the pieces are very small, you may have a little trouble. Some research shows that spraying a saline solution can help remove damaged pieces of contact lenses. However, if you have trouble, consult an ophthalmologist.
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Method 1 of 3: Removing Damaged Contact Lenses
Step 1. Wash your hands first
Before removing damaged contact lenses, wash your hands first. Wash your hands for 30 seconds. Do not forget to clean the dirt and oil stuck under the nails. Dry your hands with a lint-free towel.
Use unscented soap to avoid irritation
Step 2. Look in the mirror and hold your eyes open
Position yourself in front of the mirror and use your thumb and index finger to hold the lower and upper eyelids open. Try to find the piece of the damaged contact lens with your other eye. Ask a friend or relative for help, especially if it is difficult for you to see the pieces of the damaged contact lens.
Remember, the job of a friend or relative is to give you direction. Don't let a friend or relative remove the contact lens piece from your eye
Step 3. Remove the large piece of contact lens
First of all, take out a large, easy-to-find contact lens like you would a regular contact lens. Transfer this piece of contact lens to the sclera (the white part of the eye) of the eye. Use the tips of your thumb and forefinger to pull it out (don't use your fingernail).
Do not immediately throw away pieces of damaged contact lenses. Place these pieces into the lens case so you can make sure that the entire lens piece is complete and successfully removed from the eye
Step 4. Move the eyeball to find the small contact lens piece
Move the eyeball up, down, left, and right slowly to find the small contact lens pieces. Keep both eyelids wide open so that the surface of the eyeball is not scratched. The small, jagged pieces of the lens can cause irritation if they rub against the eyelids or fingers. Therefore, remove the lens pieces gently and carefully.
Step 5. Rinse your eyes to remove any remaining contact lens pieces
Check the contact lens disinfectant label and make sure it's safe to use for eye rinsing. Alternatively, you can also use eye drops that contain salt. Rinse your eyes with a disinfectant solution to help remove any remaining contact lens pieces that are still attached. Hold both eyelids wide open so that the disinfectant solution can rinse the contact lens pieces from the socket and eyeball.
Because pieces of the lens can be irritating, you may still feel something stuck in your eye. Observe the contact lens pieces that have collected in the lens case and make sure there are no pieces left and left in the eye
Step 6. Consult an ophthalmologist
If it is difficult to remove the contact lens piece by hand or with a disinfectant solution, consult an ophthalmologist. Although it is quite a hassle, consulting an ophthalmologist is certainly better than continuing to force yourself to remove pieces of the eye lens. If not done properly, removing the piece of the eyepiece can damage the eye. The ophthalmologist can remove the piece of the eyepiece using a more sensitive and effective tool, so that the piece of lens can be removed easily and quickly.
Immediately consult an ophthalmologist if pieces of contact lenses cause serious irritation
Method 2 of 3: Avoiding Eye Damage
Step 1. Do not remove the contact lens piece with your fingernail
You may be tempted to remove the contact lens piece with your fingernail. However, it's best to use your fingertips to pinch and remove the piece of lens from your eye. When using nails, the surface of the eyeball may be irritated.
In addition, trim your fingernails before removing contact lens pieces with your fingers to avoid irritating them
Step 2. Do not use tweezers
If it is difficult to remove the piece of contact lens with your fingers, do not use tweezers. Tweezers can cause serious eye irritation and infection. Instead, let the ophthalmologist remove the piece of the lens with a special tool.
Even soft-tipped tweezers are not a good option, especially if they are used to remove pieces of damaged contact lenses. These tweezers can scratch the surface of the eye and cause irritation
Step 3. Don't rub your eyes
Do not rub your eyes harshly if there are pieces of contact lenses stuck to them. This can scratch the cornea or the surface of the eye. Besides being able to damage the eyes, rubbing the eyes can also cause serious infections. Therefore, do not rub your eyes too often when you are using contact lenses.
Method 3 of 3: Preventing Contact Lenses from Getting Damaged and Stuck in the Eyes
Step 1. Never use torn contact lenses
Before using contact lenses, observe the lenses carefully first. Never use a torn or bent contact lens, no matter how small. Using bent contact lenses is quite dangerous because it can change the shape of the cornea or the surface of the eyeball.
Have spare glasses or contact lenses with you when you travel. By doing this, you will not be tempted to use damaged contact lenses
Step 2. Use and care for contact lenses in the right way
When removing contact lenses from your eyes, do not hold them between your fingers before placing them in the disinfectant solution. It is recommended that you use the tip of your finger pointing up to hold the contact lens, so that the part of the lens that touches the eyeball is not touched by your finger. This can prevent contact lenses from weakening or deforming, so they don't tear or irritate the cornea.
- Once removed from the eye, place the contact lens into its case quickly and carefully. Do not allow contact lenses to dry. Dry contact lenses will be difficult to re-moisturize and will tear more easily.
- Close the contact lens case carefully. Make sure the case does not clamp the contact lens.
- Do not wet contact lenses with your mouth or tongue.
- Replace contact lenses as recommended. Replace the contact lens case every 3 months.
Step 3. Don't sleep wearing contact lenses
Your eyes and contact lenses will dry out while you sleep. While you're asleep, you certainly can't keep your eyes or contact lenses moist and wet. Eye movements while you sleep can also change the position of your contact lenses and irritate your eyes. This can lead to serious eye infections.
