At first, putting in your contact lenses could seem challenging or even intimidating, but you shouldn’t be afraid of doing it. When you have sufficient experience, doing so will be easy and unproblematic. Keeping your eyelid open as you put in your contact lenses will make the process go more smoothly. When it comes time to remove your contacts, the same processes need to be followed. In addition, make sure that you are properly applying your contact lenses in order to protect your eyes.
Five easy steps to learning how to put contacts in:
Try not to imagine that you are inserting contacts into your eyes since you are not. You are introducing contacts into your eyes, where they will remain firmly in place and enhance your eyesight. We shall now begin the actual surgery. This is probably the easiest way to add contacts.
- Wash your hands with soap and water.
Because dust, germs, and cosmetics may irritate the eyes, you should prevent transferring them to your contact lenses inadvertently. In addition, utilize plain soap devoid of heavy moisturizers and scents. Thoroughly rinse and dry your hands. This is done to prevent undesired transmissions from reaching your sight. Now, insert your contact lenses.
- Always start from the same eye.
Your contact lenses fit each eye, left or right, individually. As with your footwear, the two are incompatible. Beginning with your right eye if you are right-handed or your left eye, if you are left-handed, will help you recall which contacts go to which eye. This is the most straightforward method for adding contacts for the first time, which is just what we want.
- Carefully remove the lens from its housing.
Place the lens on the first finger. Look at it. Is it concave in the manner of a bowl? If so, fantastic! You’re almost there. Simply apply contact lens solution to the lens, and you’re ready to put your contacts.
- Insert your contact lenses while supporting your eyelid.
Simply raise your eyelid with your free hand while inserting the contact lens. Many choose to look away during the contact lens insertion process. You may do so, or you may glance straight into the lens of the camera. Each alternative is acceptable.
- Simply blinking and smiling is all there is to it!
That is the case. Normalize your blinking and maybe peek in the mirror. If everything seems and feels normal, the mission is complete. We did state that it would be easy!
What exactly is nearsightedness?
Myopia is caused by an eye that is too long (front to back) or a cornea that is too thick for the length of the eye. The concentration of light in front of the retina blurs the appearance of distant objects.
Short- or near-sightedness may develop at any age, although it often starts in infancy or early adolescence. It is more probable that you will get myopia if one or both of your parents have it.
Reading, writing, using handheld devices (smartphones and tablets), and prolonged computer use may all increase the likelihood of developing myopia. Spending time outside as a child may prevent the onset of myopia; current evidence* shows that increased exposure to natural light is favorable.
The majority of myopic persons can fix their vision using glasses or contacts. These types of contact lenses are intended to correctly focus light on your retina, enabling you to see well without glasses at a distance.
Conclusion:
If you suspect you have myopia, you may use a search engine to identify an Eye Care Professional near you to schedule an eye test. The exam will determine if and to what extent you are myopic, as well as the prescription for corrective glasses or contact lenses.
