Removing contact lenses is a delicate process, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned wearer.
Indeed, this exercise must be carried out without damaging the visual device or irritating the eyes.
Therefore, it is advisable to follow a defined process in order to remove your contact lenses in the best possible conditions.
As with the fitting of contact lenses, their removal requires impeccable hygiene.
Dirty hands can harbour germs and infect the visual devices.
It is therefore advisable to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water in order to carry out this procedure safely.
In addition, it is advisable to ensure that your fingernails are not too long as they could damage the contact lens.
In order to properly remove contact lenses, a set process should be followed.
Firstly, the lenses should be removed over a clean, open surface in case a lens falls out.
Then, with the unused hand, the eye should be opened as much as possible to allow a large enough passage for the fingers.
In order to do this properly, it is advisable to look upwards during the removal of the visual device.
The contact lens can then be grasped by gently pinching it between the index finger at the top and the thumb at the bottom.
Once pinched, the contact lens can be slid down to converge on the fingers.
Contact lenses should always be stored in their dedicated lens case for optimum preservation.
Indeed, contact lenses that are left in the open may harden or become infected.
The storage case contains the care solution to clean the lenses.
Once removed, the left and right lenses can be placed back in their respective slots.
In order not to confuse the two lenses, it is recommended to always start the removal with the same one.
This left and right distinction is essential and allows easy identification for the next fitting.
The post-removal process described here is obviously unnecessary in the case of disposable contact lenses.
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