A beginner’s guide to contacts
Inserting and removing contacts may come with an adjustment period, but anyone can learn to do it—we promise! We’ve gathered some resources to help you get used to your new contact lenses.
(And if you’re having trouble, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.)
(And if you’re having trouble, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.)
A beginner’s guide to contacts
Inserting and removing contacts may come with an adjustment period, but anyone can learn to do it—we promise! We’ve gathered some resources to help you get used to your new contact lenses.
(And if you’re having trouble, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.)
(And if you’re having trouble, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.)
How to put in your contacts
Step 1First things first: Wash and dry your hands!
Step 2Clean the contact lens with a squirt of contact solution, rubbing the lens gently.
Step 3Position the lens on the tip of your index finger with the inside facing up and edges curved inward.
Step 4Hold your eye open (gently!) and lightly touch the lens to the surface of your eye.
Step 5Take a second to blink and make sure the contact lens feels comfortable.
Step 6Repeat with your other eye.
How to take your contacts out
- Step 1Wash and dry those hands again.
Step 2Look up, hold your upper eyelid out of the way, and gently pull down your lower eyelid with your middle finger.
Step 3Using your index finger and thumb, gently pinch the lower edge of your lens to pull it down and out of your eye.
Step 4Clean the contact lens with contact solution, rubbing it gently. (If you wear daily disposables, skip this and throw them out.)
Step 5Store your contact lens in fresh contact solution, inside of its case.- Step 6Repeat with your other eye.
Not getting the hang of it?
Not getting the hang of it?
How to tell if something is “off”
If you experience pain, irritation, persistent redness, blurred vision, or other uncomfortable symptoms, remove your contact lenses and reach out to us to schedule a follow-up with an eye doctor.
How to tell if something is “off”
If you experience pain, irritation, persistent redness, blurred vision, or other uncomfortable symptoms, remove your contact lenses and reach out to us to schedule a follow-up with an eye doctor.
