Caring For Yourr LensesWearing contact lenses Inserting & removing contact lenses Need help on how to insert or remove contact lenses? Once you've done it a few times it becomes second nature. Read our guide to find out how. To keep your eyes and vision as healthy as possible, you should always make sure your hands are clean before you handle your lenses: Wash your hands with soap non-perfumed anti-bacterial liquid soap dispensers are preferable to bars of soap, which can be contaminated more easily Thoroughly rinse off all soap to avoid contamination Dry your hands on a lint-free towel to prevent getting lint on the lenses Follow our step by step guide to inserting your lenses 1. Wash your hands thoroughly as above 2. Rinse your lens with solution to remove any trace of debris (if youre using a new lens, or ACUVUE® Daily Disposable Contact Lenses simply take them out of the package, no solution is needed) 3. To avoid mixing up your lenses its a good idea to always apply and remove the lens for your right eye first 4. Place the lens on the tip of your index finger, making sure the lens is correctly oriented by checking the inside-out marker 5. Use your other hand to hold your upper eyelid so you wont blink 6. Pull down your lower eyelid with the other fingers of your applying hand 7. Look up at the ceiling and gently place the lens on the lower part of your eye 8. Slowly release your eyelid and close your eye for a moment Follow our step by step guide to removing your lenses: 1. Wash your hands thoroughly as above 2. Look up at the ceiling and pull down your lower eye lid 3. To avoid mixing up your lenses its a good idea to always apply and remove the lens for your right eye first 4. Bring your index finger close to your eye until you touch the lower edge of the lens 5. Slide the lens down to the lower white part of your eye 6. Gently squeeze the lens between your thumb and index finger and remove it 7. Remove the other lens following the same procedure Cleaning contact lenses Reusable lenses need to be cleaned and disinfected. By cleaning and rinsing your contact lenses properly, youll eliminate at least 90% of any bacteria so a good, regular cleaning routine is important to keep your eyes as healthy as possible. How to clean your lenses Follow our step by step guide to cleaning your lenses and always refer to the usage guide that comes with your contact lens solution: 1. The best time to clean and disinfect reusable, soft contact lenses is immediately after you remove them 2. Place the lens in the clean dry palm of one hand 3. Apply a few drops of a daily cleaning solution and use your little finger to rub the front and back surface of each lens gently 4. Rinse your lenses thoroughly with the solution and place into the lens case 5. Fill each chamber of the lens case with solution, close the lids and leave to soak until you have to change the storing solution (this will depend on which contact lens solution you are using check the usage guide to see) Dont forget your lens case! We all know how important it is to keep our lenses clean. But youd be surprised how many people overlook their lens cases. Your lens case needs to be just as clean as your lenses, after all they spend a lot of time soaking in them. Follow our simple tips and keep your lens cases as hygienic as possible: After youve inserted your lenses, empty your case of solution Regularly rinse your case with fresh disinfecting solution and leave to air dry on a daily basis (microbes cannot multiply in dry conditions) Replace your cases frequently monthly is ideal |