The fitting of contact lenses is a delicate operation that must be carried out under the right conditions.
It is an exercise that requires meticulousness for both novices and experienced wearers to avoid irritating the eye or damaging the lens.
Here is the process to follow to put in your contact lenses properly.
Before handling contact lenses, it is essential to ensure that your hands are clean.
Indeed, dirty hands can potentially infect the visual devices and subsequently the eyes.
Meticulous hand washing with soapy water as well as their drying are therefore essential before fitting lenses.
Trimmed nails are also recommended as long nails could damage the lens during handling.
Contact lenses should preferably be put in over an empty, flat surface.
This ensures that the lens can be easily found if it is accidentally dropped.
In this case, even if the surface was clean, it is advisable to wash and dry the lens before inserting it.
In addition, before fitting the lenses, it is essential to distinguish between the left and right one.
This is made easier by the compartments in which the lenses are placed in their storage case.
If the lenses are mixed up, this can lead to complications such as blurred vision or eye discomfort.
By following a few simple steps, you can ensure that your contact lenses will be correctly inserted.
Firstly, the eye should be opened wide to allow room for the lens to enter.
The eyelid can be held open with the unused hand to allow time for proper insertion and avoid blinking.
It is also advisable to look upwards during the lens fitting process.
The contact lens can then be gently placed on the eye, taking care not to make any sudden movement that could hit the eye.
Once the lens is in place, the eye returns to a normal position and the eyelid can be released.
Don't hesitate to ask your Optical Center optician for advice if you are facing difficulties fitting contact lenses.
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