Many people have vision problems and to correct this you have to use glasses. Otherwise a lense is required to be placed in front of the eye. The lens goes on to become a perfect eye. While eye glasses have long given the needed correction for vision problems, contact lenses were a marvel of science allowing individuals the freedom to forgo the hassle of slipping, fogging and distracting eye glasses. Contacts are a great alternative to glasses, but they can seriously damage your eyes if put inside incorrectly. Therefore, learning how to put your contact lenses is something that comes with practice.

Originally the contacts were made of hard plastic that required saline solution drops on a regular basis to keep them moist. Now contacts are made of soft plastic that allows the eye to breathe. They are comfortable to wear and because of the high water content of the material they require less maintenance during use. Soft contacts cling to the layer of tears covering the cornea and move little with each blink. This makes sure that the eye stays moist and foreign materials can be safely washed out.

The first question that comes to our mind when talking about contact lenses is how to put your contact lenses. Initially it is a bit difficult. But as time passes you will get used to this routine and the question of how to put in contact lense does not arise at all. The better news is that you don’t have to wonder how to put in contact lense for long. This is how it is done.

Take proper care of your contact lenses every time you take them out and leave them in the case for an extended amount of time. Washing your hands thoroughly is important. Always use a clean towel to dry your hands. Make sure that there is no soap on your hands. Next step is to remove a contact from its case. Check whether it is for your right or left eye.

Keep the contact on your index finger of the hand you will be applying the contact with. It is better if you use your dominant hand. Always make sure that all the outside edges are face up and none are sticking to your finger. If you see that the rim points out slightly instead of up, the lens is probably inside-out. Use the index finger of your other hand to pull up your upper eyelid. Use the middle finger of your dominant hand with the contact to pull your lower eyelid down.

Try to keep your eye open and try not to blink. Look upwards and move the contact towards your eye calmly and steadily. Place the contact on your eye and lightly move it so it is centered over your iris. Blink slowly, so as to not dislocate the contact. Repeat the same procedure with the other contact.

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