Inserting Soft Contact Lenses

Although nearly 75 million people wear contact lenses worldwide, many non-wearers are nervous about inserting soft contact lenses. They worry about having to touch their eyes and whether or not they would manage to put them in properly.

In this article we will explain the key to inserting soft contact lenses and the advantages to wearing them.

Soft contact lenses and their benefits

Soft contact lenses are made from flexible materials made from a plastic polymer combined with water. The water in the lenses allows oxygen to reach the cornea. Soft contact lenses are comfortable and easy to get used to. Furthermore, many soft contact lenses are disposable and offer UV protection.

Having disposable soft contact lenses can be advantageous. It cuts down on the amount of time you have to spend cleaning your lenses and reduces the risk of infection. However, if you would prefer to wear your contact lenses for longer, you can buy extended wear soft contact lenses.

Overcoming the fear of inserting soft contact lenses

Despite the fact that so many people wear contact lenses and do not experience any problems with them, many non-wearers are nervous about the thought of inserting soft contact lenses.

The first step in overcoming this fear is by asking your optometrist for help. He or she will measure your eyes and recommend which contact lenses would offer the best fit and comfort.

Once you have chosen which soft contact lenses you want, your optometrist will help you get used to inserting them. Although it can take a while to get used to, even the most sensitive people find that they can insert their soft contact lenses easily after a while.

The key to inserting soft contact lenses

• Always wash your hands (preferably with a non-perfumed soap) prior to inserting your soft contact lenses.
• Dry your hands thoroughly as wet fingers can flatten soft contact lenses.
• Be careful not to use your nails when handling your soft contact lenses as this can scratch them.
• To insert your soft contact lenses, put the lens on the tip of your finger; cup side up. Then hold your top eyelid to stop yourself from blinking and pull down your bottom eyelid. Look up and place the lens in the middle of your eye. Let go of the bottom eyelid and look down so that you can make sure the lens is in the correct position.
• After inserting your soft contact lenses you may like to use some lubricating eye drops.

Please note: When inserting soft contact lenses, always do so before putting on make up.

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