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The risk of a contact lens falling out
Wearing contact lenses is different from wearing glasses in that they are small devices placed directly on the eye.
Wearing contact lenses can therefore generate a number of apprehensions and fears in new wearers.
One of these fears is that the contact lenses may slip out of the eye.
But can contact lenses really fall out, and how should you react if they do?
Can a contact lens fall out of my eye?
Contact lenses should always be placed meticulously, to ensure you don't harm your eyes and that you're fitting them in correctly.
When done properly, a correctly inserted contact lens has very little risk of falling out.
In fact, once on the eye, the lens adheres to the surface thanks to its specially adapted shape, and only moves as the eye moves.
However, a rare case of a lens falling out is when it has been inserted incorrectly, when the eye rejects it for some reason or if it is ill-fitting.
Generally speaking, a contact lens is most likely to drop while being inserted.
Indeed, the lens is placed on the fingertip to be put on the eye, and can fall off during this action.
That's why you need to be calm and collected when you put in your lenses, and avoid rushing.
It's also advisable to position your contact lenses over a flat, clean surface so that you can easily find them if they fall.
What to do if my contact lens has fallen out
Whatever the reason, when a contact lens falls out, there are a number of precise precautions that need to be taken.
Once picked up, the lens must not be put back in the eye straight away.
It is essential to check beforehand that it has not been damaged by the fall.
To do this, the contact lens must be carefully and fully observed to ensure that it is intact.
If a tear or other damage is detected, the contact lens must be changed.
In addition, the fallen contact lens may have become soiled when it fell onto the surface of its drop-off point.
If this happens, once the equipment has been put back in, it could contaminate or irritate the eye due to bacteria or dust.
It is therefore essential to clean the contact lens with a solution before using it again.
Whatever the reason, the subject can be discussed with your optician to prevent your contact lenses from falling out again.
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