Contact lenses are vision aids instead of glasses. Unfortunately, many people don't like having to touch their eyes when removing contact lenses. If you're one of them, you're in luck. There is an easy and effective way to remove contact lenses without touching your eyes.
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Part 1 of 3: Preparing to Remove Contact Lenses
Step 1. Wash hands with soap and water
This step is useful for getting rid of bacteria that may be on the palms of the hands and can move from the skin into the eyes. Wash the soap thoroughly so it doesn't irritate the eyes. Avoid using soap that is oily or contains lotion because it can irritate contact lenses.
Step 2. Dry your hands thoroughly with a lint-free towel
Make sure your hands are completely dry so your contact lenses don't get wet. Also, make sure that there are no particles, eyelashes, dust flakes, or crumbs on your fingers. Even very small particles can cause irritation if exposed to contact lenses.
Step 3. Prepare the contact lens case
Open the contact lens case and fill it with a new solution. This way, you can put your contact lenses in their case immediately after removing them so they don't become contaminated. Never use the same contact lens solution again.
Step 4. Stand in front of a mirror in a bright place
In this position, it will be easier for you to see your movements, making it easier to remove the contact lenses. Standing in front of a covered sink can also help. That way, if you drop your contact lenses, they will sink into the sink, making them easier to find than if they fell on the floor.
Part 2 of 3: Removing Contact Lenses
Step 1. Always start removing the lens from the same eye
Choose one eye when putting on and removing contact lenses, and be sure to always start from that eye. This will help you to use contact lenses incorrectly.
Step 2. Place your non-dominant hand or a lint-free towel under your eyes
This hand or towel is useful for catching contact lenses after they are removed from the eyes. As much as possible, don't let your contact lenses fall into the sink, table, or floor as this could expose them to lint, irritating particles, or even bacteria.
Step 3. Adjust your dominant hand position
On the eye you have defined, place the tip of the index finger of your dominant hand in the center of the upper eyelid, near the lashes. Meanwhile, place the tip of your middle finger or thumb (whichever finger is comfortable for you) in the center of your lower eyelid. Gently pull the eyelid away from the eye and then press it down.
- This movement will draw your upper and lower eyelids slightly back and open up your upper and lower lash lines.
- The eyelash line is the inner edge of the eyelid, between the eyelashes and the eye.
- Don't pull the eyelids too far. You only need to open the lash line, not the inside of the eyelid.
- Keep your hands in position and don't stick your fingernails into your eyelids while pressing so you don't hurt yourself.
Step 4. Blink
While holding your eyelids together and pressing them gently with both fingers, force your eyes to blink. When you blink, the two lash lines move, the lower lash line moves up and the upper lash line moves down. This movement will press against the top and bottom edges of the contact lens. Contact lenses should come off immediately and fall on your hands or towels. If the contact lens does not fall off immediately after you blink once, repeat this step.
Step 5. Repeat the same process on the other contact lenses
Remove the other contact lens in exactly the same way as the first.
Part 3 of 3: Storing Contact Lenses
Step 1. Throw away daily/disposable contact lenses
Always follow the instructions of your ophthalmologist and contact lens product packaging. Daily contact lenses should not be worn more than once. So, immediately throw away these contact lenses after they are removed.
Step 2. Clean reusable contact lenses
Improper storage and cleaning of contact lenses is a major cause of eye infections. Cleaning reusable contact lenses will remove any film, dirt, and germs that may have accumulated on the lenses during wear. Cleaning and disinfecting contact lenses is an important part of their daily care. Follow the care instructions on the contact lens package and the eye doctor's recommendations.
- Place the contact lens in the palm of your hand and then pour in a new cleaning solution.
- Wipe the contact lens with your finger for 30 seconds.
- Flip the contact lens over and repeat.
- Pour contact lens cleaning solution on both sides and rinse thoroughly.
- Repeat on the other contact lenses.
Step 3. Store contact lenses
Place the contact lens in its case. Be sure to insert the right eye contact lens into the side of the case marked with the letter "R" (right or right) so that they are not confused. Meanwhile, insert the left eye contact lens to the other side of the case. Make sure your contact lens case is always clean and filled with a fresh solution. Close the contact lens case tightly and store it in an easy-to-reach place when you want to put it back on.
