Insertion of contact lenses:

Tip: To avoid mixing up your lenses, always apply and remove the lens for your RIGHT eye first.

STEP 1: Thoroughly wash and dry your hands with soap and a clean towel.

STEP 2: Rinse your lens with solution to remove any trace of debris.

STEP 3: Place the lens on the tip of your index finger.

STEP 4: Use your other hand to hold your upper eyelid so you won’t blink.

STEP 5: Pull down your lower eyelid with the other fingers of your applying hand.

STEP 6: Look up at the ceiling and gently place the lens on the lower part of your eye.

STEP 7: Slowly release your eyelid and close your eye for a moment.

STEP 8: Blink several times to center the lens. Great job!

STEP 9: If your lens feels uncomfortable, remove it and inspect for damage or debris. If it’s damaged, discard it. Otherwise, rinse with more solution and reapply.

After you have successfully inserted your contact lenses pour the used solution out of your case and let it air dry. Never reuse used solution. NEVER add fresh solution to used solution.

Removal of contact lenses:

STEP 1: Thoroughly wash and dry your hands with soap and a clean towel.

STEP 2: Look up at the ceiling and pull down your lower eye lid.

STEP 3: Bring your index finger close to your eye until you touch the lower edge of the lens.

STEP 4: Slide the lens down to the lower white part of your eye.

STEP 5: Gently squeeze the lens between your thumb and index finger and remove it.

STEP 6: Remove the other lens following the same procedure.

Always use FRESH solution to store your contact lenses.

If you have any question please feel free to call our office. We will be happy to assist you!

Helpful Hints:

Makeup & Contact Lens

See how your pointy brushes, powdery cosmetics and gooey lotions can play nice with your contacts. Just follow some simple do's and don'ts.

Do: Put in your lenses before you put on your makeup.

Wash your hands thoroughly before you apply your lenses. Apply eye shadow and liner gently, so you don't jostle or damage your lenses. Use oil-free and fragrance-free eye makeup. Use water-resistant mascara and eyeliner to prevent flaking and smudging. Replace mascara every month. Replace eyeliner every three months. Replace eye shadows every six months.

Remove your lenses before you remove your eye make-up.

Remove your eye makeup every day with a hypoallergenic, oil-free remover.

Call your eye doctor if you have any redness, pain, swelling or irritation.

Don't: Don't wear makeup (or put in your lenses) if your eyes are swollen, red or infected.

Don't share makeup.

Don't use saliva to apply shadow, liquid eyeliner or to try to get one more use out of old mascara.

Don't apply eyeliner to your inner eye lid (inside the lashes).

Don't apply mascara at the base of your lashes - start from the midpoint and extend to the tips.

Don't use mascara with 'lash-building fibers', they can damage your lenses.

Don't wear false eyelashes.

Don't wear your lenses when you go to the hair salon. Even 'second-hand' spray and fumes can damage your lenses.

Don't wear your lenses while you color or perm your hair.

Don't use hairspray, etc. with your eyes open.