Hello, new contact lens wearers! 🥸 Today, I’m here to provide you with some essential tips and guidelines for wearing contacts. If you’re unsure about how to put them in or take them out, don't worry—this guide will help you understand everything! ✨
Tips for Wearing Contacts
✅ Clean Your Hands
Always ensure your hands are clean to avoid bacterial infections. 🤚🏻
✅ Identify the Right Side
Make sure you know which side is the front and which is the back. ✨ Stay tuned for a detailed post on this!
✅ Pull Open Your Eyelids
Use your left middle finger and right middle finger to gently pull open your upper and lower eyelids.
Tips for Removing Contacts
✅ Keep Nails Short
Long nails can make it difficult to remove contacts and may even injure your eyelids!
✅ Clean Your Hands
Again, make sure your hands are clean to prevent bacterial infections. 🤚🏻
✅ Look Upward
Gently push the contact lens down to remove it.
How to Tell the Front from the Back of the Lens
As shown in the image:
The front side of the lens resembles a bowl 🥣 with the edges curling inward.
The back side looks more like a plate 🍽️ with the edges flaring outward.
Being able to differentiate between the inside and outside of the lens is crucial for successful application! 😎
Conclusion
With these tips, you’ll be well on your way to comfortably wearing contact lenses. Happy lens-wearing!