How to Wear Your Contact Lenses

Here's a step-by-step guide for wearing your contact lenses:

1. Wash Your Hands: Thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water, then dry them before handling your lenses.

2. Check Expiry Date and Inspect Lenses: Always check the expiry date and inspect the lenses for any damages. Do not use expired or damaged lenses.

3. Open the Contact Lens Bottle: To open the contact lens bottle, look for the arrow mark on contact lens bottle, pull up the cap in the direction of arrow, gently twist the cap without fully removing the seal. Rotate the cap while keeping the seal intact for controlled opening.

4. Prepare the Lenses: Daily contact lenses can be worn directly from the package without any extra steps. For monthly and quarterly lenses, you can wear them immediately after opening, but for people with sensitive eyes, we recommend rinsing them with multipurpose solution (a contact lens solution for cleaning, rinsing, disinfecting and storing) for added comfort. Yearly lenses require soaking in multipurpose solution for at least 6 hours before use. 

6. Check the Lens: Remove a lens from its packaging or storage case and place it on the tip of your index finger. Ensure the lens is not inside out by checking the edges. If it forms a perfect bowl shape with the edges curving inward, it's the correct way round. If the lens edges flare outward, it's inside out.

7. Insert the Lens: Hold the lens on your index finger and pull down the lower eyelid with the middle finger of the same hand. Pull up upper eye with your other hand. Gently place the lens on your eye and release your eyelid. Blink a few times to ensure the lens has settled in place. Repeat the steps for the other lens. If you experience discomfort or the lens feels dry, use rewetting eye drops.

8. Remove Your Lenses: When you’re ready to remove your lenses, wash your hands again. Pull your lower eyelid down and bring your index finger close to your eye until you touch the lower edge of the lenses, slide the lens down gently squeeze it with your thumb and index finger.

9. Clean the Lenses: Remove the lens and place it in your clean, dry palm. Rinse with multipurpose solution and gently rub with your index finger in circular motion for 20 seconds, rinse thoroughly.

10. Store the Lenses: Place the lenses in the lens case and fill it with multipurpose solution. Leave the lenses to soak for at least 6 hours before using them again.

Note: If you have trouble inserting or removing your lenses, consult an eye care professional for proper guidance. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions and your eye doctor's recommendations.