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HANDLING THE LENSES (soft)
Develop the habit of working with the RIGHT lens first to avoid
interchanging your lenses.
Remove the lens from its storage case and examine it to be sure that it
is moist, clean and free of any nicks or tears.
Before placement on your eye, check to see that the lens is not inside
out. This can be done by gently compressing the lens between the
thumb and index finger. If the edges are erect and point lightly inward
when you bend the lens, it is in the correct position (see FIGURE 1).
interchanging your lenses.
Remove the lens from its storage case and examine it to be sure that it
is moist, clean and free of any nicks or tears.
Before placement on your eye, check to see that the lens is not inside
out. This can be done by gently compressing the lens between the
thumb and index finger. If the edges are erect and point lightly inward
when you bend the lens, it is in the correct position (see FIGURE 1).
FIGURE 1
If the edges turn outward, folding back on the fingers, it is inside out
(see FIGURE 2) and must be reversed.
(see FIGURE 2) and must be reversed.
After gaining handling experience with our lenses, you should be able
to determine whether the lens is inside out by simply placing it on the
tip of your index finger and checking its profile. The lens should
assume an erect, bowl-like shape (see FIGURE 3).
to determine whether the lens is inside out by simply placing it on the
tip of your index finger and checking its profile. The lens should
assume an erect, bowl-like shape (see FIGURE 3).
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 2
If it appears to have a 'lip' formed by the edges pointing outward, it is
inside-out and must be reversed (see FIGURE 4).
inside-out and must be reversed (see FIGURE 4).
FIGURE 4
PLACING THE LENS ON THE EYE
A good way to be successful in placing your soft lenses on your eyes is
to read the instructions and then act out each step without actually
using a lens. This practice will provide you with a good idea of the
finger positions and the pressure you must exert on the eyelids to
actually insert the lenses. You should also practice guiding your index
finger (which will soon hold the lens) to your eye while holding your
upper and lower lids apart (Step #4).
When you have thoroughly washed, rinsed, and dried your hands,
inspected the lens, and gone through a few practice runs of the
instructions below, you are ready to actually apply the RIGHT lens.
1) Place the lens on the tip of the right index finger (left index finger if
you are left handed). Make sure the index finger is dry (otherwise
surface tension from the moisture will prevent the lens from being
transferred from the finger to the eye).
2) Pull the lower lid of the eye downward with the middle finger of the
right hand (see FIGURE 5).
to read the instructions and then act out each step without actually
using a lens. This practice will provide you with a good idea of the
finger positions and the pressure you must exert on the eyelids to
actually insert the lenses. You should also practice guiding your index
finger (which will soon hold the lens) to your eye while holding your
upper and lower lids apart (Step #4).
When you have thoroughly washed, rinsed, and dried your hands,
inspected the lens, and gone through a few practice runs of the
instructions below, you are ready to actually apply the RIGHT lens.
1) Place the lens on the tip of the right index finger (left index finger if
you are left handed). Make sure the index finger is dry (otherwise
surface tension from the moisture will prevent the lens from being
transferred from the finger to the eye).
2) Pull the lower lid of the eye downward with the middle finger of the
right hand (see FIGURE 5).
FIGURE 5
3) Pull the upper lid of your eye upwards with the middle finger of
the left hand (see FIGURE 6).
the left hand (see FIGURE 6).
FIGURE 6
4) After concentrating momentarily on the lens to assure its position
directly in front of your eye on the index finger, look straight ahead
and gently place the lens directly on the cornea.
5) Look down and slowly remove your right hand, releasing your lower
lid.
6) Look straight ahead and slowly remove your left hand, releasing
the upper lid.
7) If there is an initial foreign body sensation, look toward your nose
and slide your lens off the cornea. If the foreign body sensation
persists, remove the contact lens and contact us for a follow up
appointment.
8) Check to be sure that the lens is centered properly by covering the
left eye with your hand. If your vision is crisp and clear, the lens is in
its proper place.
9) Apply the LEFT lens by following the same procedure.
There are other methods of lens placement. If the above method is
difficult for you, we will provide you with an alternate method.
NOTE: If after placement of the lens, your vision is blurred, check for
the following:
If the lens is not centered on the eye then review the "Centering the
Lens" section.
If the lens is centered, remove the lens and check for the following:
a) Cosmetics or oils on the lens. (Clean and place on the eye again.)
b) The lens is wrong eye.
c) The lens is inside out - it would also not be as comfortable as
normal.
If you find that your vision is still blurred after checking the above
possibilities, remove both lenses and consult us.
directly in front of your eye on the index finger, look straight ahead
and gently place the lens directly on the cornea.
5) Look down and slowly remove your right hand, releasing your lower
lid.
6) Look straight ahead and slowly remove your left hand, releasing
the upper lid.
7) If there is an initial foreign body sensation, look toward your nose
and slide your lens off the cornea. If the foreign body sensation
persists, remove the contact lens and contact us for a follow up
appointment.
8) Check to be sure that the lens is centered properly by covering the
left eye with your hand. If your vision is crisp and clear, the lens is in
its proper place.
9) Apply the LEFT lens by following the same procedure.
There are other methods of lens placement. If the above method is
difficult for you, we will provide you with an alternate method.
NOTE: If after placement of the lens, your vision is blurred, check for
the following:
If the lens is not centered on the eye then review the "Centering the
Lens" section.
If the lens is centered, remove the lens and check for the following:
a) Cosmetics or oils on the lens. (Clean and place on the eye again.)
b) The lens is wrong eye.
c) The lens is inside out - it would also not be as comfortable as
normal.
If you find that your vision is still blurred after checking the above
possibilities, remove both lenses and consult us.
