Caring for your lenses

CLEANING AND DISINFECTING YOUR LENSES

♡Place the contact into the case and fill with solution (enough to at least cover the entire contact)
♡Place the lid on tightly (make sure you're using the correct lid)
♡Reapeat with the other lens
Soak for at least 4 hours
♡After 4 or more hours, the lenses are ready for use again and no rinse is necessary unless any debris or other remains are visible on the lens
♡After you have inserted the lenses, discard the used solution from the lens case and allow it to air dry (leave the lid off because this allows the case to dry without bacteria)


BEFORE INSERTING

♡Before wearing your lenses for the first time, make sure you soak them in solution for at least 8 hours.
♡Always wash your hands with a fragrance free soap and dry them thoroughly with a clean towel before handling your lenses. This will prevent any dirt or oils from being transferreed from your fingers to the lens and then into your eye
♡Work over a flat surface when handling your lenses. If you insert your lenses over a sink, put a plug in it.

INSERTING YOUR LENSES

♡Make sure the lens is not inside out, by checking the edges are turned up, not sure. If the lens is in the wrong way, it will feel uncomfortable, so just take it out, rinse it with your contact solution and re-insert it the right way.

Also check to make sure there are no rips in your lens! If there are rips you should not wear them
♡Scoop the lens with your index finger, so it sits at the tip of your finger
♡Place your middle finger at the centre of your bottom lid and with the your index finger on the other hand, take a firm hold of the upper lid. If you;re doing it correctly, you eyes should be being held open with your fingers.

♡Keep looking straight and place the contact lens gently on the coloured part of the eye

♡Look down and then carefully release the lower lid, followed by the upper lid
Keep looking down and blink gently for a couple of seconds to enable the lens to settle
♡If the contact feels very uncomfortable, remove it (using the removing contacts instructions), rinse with solution and try again. Also make sure you are inserting it on the right side! Check the curve and if you're unsure try flipping it
♡Repeat these steps with the other contact into your left eye.

REMOVING YOUR LENSES

♡Gently squeeze the lens between the first finger and thumb. Avoid using your fingernails.


♡Remove the lens between the finger and the thumb and clean them, then place into case (look at next section for instructions to cleaning)
Repeat for the other lens



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