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Wearing contact lenses |
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Here are a few useful tips in how to insert/remove contact lenses. |
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| BEFORE HANDLING CONTACT LENSES | |
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Hygiene is paramount in successful contact lens wear, therefore:- |
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| 1..Before handling contact lenses, always wash your hands thoroughly. | |
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2. Hands should be free of all perfumes, creams and lotions. |
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3. Trim long and rough fingernails, these can often damage contact lenses. |
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4. Do not remove lenses from their containers with sharp objects, these might damage the lenses. |
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INSERTING THE LENSES |
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Make sure the lens is not inside out. This can be done by checking the profile of the lens. |
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The profiles might resemble a cup or a saucer. The more inwardly curved profile (cup) is the correct shape to insert into the eye. |
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If you insert a lens that is inside out, it may not be as comfortable as usual and your vision may be affected. |
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| To insert: | |
| 1. Place the right lens on the tip of the right index finger. | |
| 2. Pull down the lower lid of your right eye with the middle finger of the other hand. | |
| 3. Place the lens on the lower part (the white) of the eye. | |
| 4. Release the lower lid and gently blink. | |
| 5. Your lens should now be correctly positioned. | |
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6. Repeat the same procedure for the left eye. |
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LENS REMOVAL |
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| 1. Pull down the lower lid of your right eye with the middle finger of your left hand. | |
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2. Gently touch and squeeze the lens between the tips of the thumb and the index finger of your right hand and remove it. |
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| 3. If the lens is not a daily disposable, it should be cleaned, disinfected and placed in a clean case containing some soaking solution. | |
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4. Repeat the same procedure for the left eye. |
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5. Clean and replace your contact lens case frequently. This is to prevent the growth of bacteria inside the case. |
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USE OF COSMETICS |
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| 1. Make sure your hands are free from make-up before touching the lenses. | |
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2. Hairspray cannot be removed from soft lenses. So remember to close your eyes when applying it. |
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3. Try to use solid eye make-up that is not to greasy, as the greasy lotions often leave a smear on the surface. This could affect your comfort and vision. |
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