contact  lens  insertion  and  removal

New contact lens wears will need to schedule an insertion and removal class.  This is done at the office with a trained optician.  The patient must be able to insert and remove the contacts before going home with the lenses.   A fee may apply.​

Soft contact lens insertion

1. Always wash and dry your hands before handling contact lenses.
2. Open one eye at a time. Scoop the contact out of the contact lens case.
3. Dry your index finger off with a lint free towel before placing contact on. Soft contacts tend to stick to wet fingers.
4. Place the right lens on the tip of the index finger of your dominant hand.
5. Using two fingers on your other hand, pull and hold your upper eyelid open.
6. Pull down your lower eyelid, using the middle finger of your inserting hand.
7. Place the lens gently on the color part of your eye. 
8. Look up and down to position the lens correctly.
   
9. Release your eyelid, and close your eye for a moment.
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Soft contact lens removal

1. Always wash and dry your hands before handling contact lenses.
2. Start with your right eye again, for consistency's sake. Have your lens case open and ready, with fresh contact lens solution.
3. Make sure the lens is centered on your eye. Insert a few rewetting drops to lubricate your lens before removal.
4. Pull your lower eyelid down with the middle finger of your inserting hand.
5. Use your index finger to 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 from your eye.
7. Rinse the lens with contact solution, and put it into your lens case.