Instructions on how to remove contact lenses from the eyes and what to do if the lens is not removed. Caution and compliance with the rules above all! How to remove contact lenses for the first time

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At the very beginning of using contact lenses, a person has a certain difficulty associated with putting them on. Indeed, it is quite difficult to do this out of habit. This is mainly due to the reflex blinking of the eyelids, which occurs in response to touching the eye. foreign object. Over time, this phenomenon disappears.

How to put on and take off contact lenses you will learn further.

How to properly put contact lenses on your eyes

It is necessary to put on contact lenses in a well-lit room (preferably near a window). You will need:

• Solution;
• Mirror (it is better to use a double-sided one, which enlarges the image);
• Eye drops (such as artificial tears)
• Care set.

Sequencing:

1) Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water, then dry them with a towel. Never use disposable paper napkins or towels. Their microscopic fragments remain on the hands and can get into the eyes, causing inflammatory response. You can use the hand dryer.

2) Using tweezers, remove one item from the case. Tweezers are of two types:

If you wear lenses with different optical power, be sure to check which one is for which eye. Almost every container has a mark in the form of the letters "L" (left, that is, a cell for the left eye) and "R" (right, for the right eye). Sometimes cells differ from each other in color.

3) Carefully inspect the record for dirt, scratches or other visible damage.

4) Place it on your index finger. Now see if it's turned out. To do this, bring it closer to your eyes. If the position is correct, it looks like a bowl; if it is turned inside out, it looks like a plate.:

The thinner the contact lenses, the more difficult it is to determine by eye whether it is correctly turned inside out (especially for one-day ones). In this case, you can try to put on and rotate your eyes: an incorrectly turned-out plate should cause discomfort or fall out of the eye. If it was not bent correctly:

1. Take it out of my eye
2. Turning to the other side
3. We wash with a solution
4. Put it back in the eye.

5) With your free hand, gently pull the lower eyelid down and carefully place the lens on the eye. In this case, you need to look up.

6) Release the eyelid and make sure that it fits snugly over the eye and is centered on the iris. It is important that there are no air bubbles between the plate and the eye..

7) Now blink your eyes and make sure it doesn't cause discomfort. You can put moisturizing drops in the eye.

8) Perform the same manipulation with the second feature.

Girls and women should remember that lenses must be put on and taken off before applying makeup.

You can see how to choose the right lenses.

How to put on lenses for the first time

Does it hurt to put on lenses? No, but it's important to do it right. Before you learn how to dress, you should consult with your doctor if you should wear them.

There are a lot of questions before you start using it. How to put on lenses for the first time:

Now you know how to put on contact lenses for the first time.

Withdrawal rules

How easy it is to remove contact lenses for the first time can be read below.

How to shoot for the first time

How to be a beginner? Before the procedure in without fail you need to wash your hands with soap. It is better to remove lenses over the table: in this case, if it slips out of your fingers, it will be easier to find.

Since the lenses for the right and left eyes are different, they must be removed starting from the same eye. In this case, there will be no confusion, since the person will automatically return them to the same place.

For the first time, it is worth asking a familiar person who knows how to remove lenses correctly to control this process.

How to remove lenses if they are not removable

I can't remove the lens, what should I do? If the lens is difficult to remove due to dry eyes, then you should use moisturizing drops or gel and blink for a few seconds. Then it must be carefully shifted to the white of the eye or to the lower eyelid.

If the lens is stuck under the eyelid, gently massage it with your finger and then lift the eyelid. Throwing your head back, you can see the lens and carefully remove it.

Is it possible not to shoot at night

Most contact lenses are designed to be worn exclusively in daytime . If you leave them overnight, then in the morning there may be burning, redness and photophobia.

But some manufacturers have started to produce continuous wear lenses made of safe material. You can sleep in them. However, before using them, you should consult your doctor.

How to remove contact lenses if you left them overnight? Put moisturizing drops in your eyes, wait a bit and take them out.

What happens if you wear it inside out

There is nothing dangerous about the lens being worn inside out. In most cases, this will not affect vision. But still, some people experience discomfort from this, a fog appears before their eyes. Also, the plate becomes mobile on the eye when blinking and can slip out. In any case, it must be brought into the correct position.

Now you know how to properly remove and put on contact lenses for the eyes.

If you have already learned how to put on contact lenses, the next step- Learn to take them off. The following is a guide to help you remove contact lenses for the first time and further consolidate the skill. You can also watch the demo video at the bottom of the page.

What to do before removing lenses

Before removing contact lenses, make sure they are actually worn. To do this, cover one eye: if open eye sees fuzzy, this means that the lens is missing or shifted to the sclera (white part of the eye). To find a lens, inspect upper area eyes - to do this, tilt your head and look in the mirror, raising upper eyelid up. Then similarly inspect the lower part of the sclera, pulling down the lower eyelid. When the lens is found, remove it using the method recommended by your ophthalmologist (in most cases, this is the pinch method).

Observe the following rules:

• Touch your eyes or contact lenses only with cleanly washed hands.
• If you use a contact lens case, make sure it is clean and contains fresh solution. Never use tap water.

How to remove a lens using a pinch method

The easiest way to remove a soft lens from your eye is to use the pinch method: look up and index finger move the lens down, onto the sclera. Index and thumbs gently squeeze the lens and remove it from the eye. If the lens is folded in half and the edges stick together, put it in a container of clear solution for a few minutes, then try to gently unfold it. Then clean the lens as usual.

Video instruction

This video will show you how to properly remove your contact lenses and help you practice the techniques you were taught in the optician's shop. If after watching the video you need extra help please contact our specialists: they are always happy to help.

If you want to learn how to properly care for contact lenses or learn how to put them on, visit the appropriate sections on our website.

28.12.2018 02:29 // Svetlana
Diana, I completely agree with you. That is why I have Biotru solution. I buy only it, I don’t even look at others, since this solution suits me quite well with how it cleans the lenses, and it also disinfects with its action, I’m satisfied.

12/28/2018 00:39 // Diana
Well, yes, you need to choose good lenses, which I actually did. But also about the solution should not be forgotten.

12/20/2018 00:31 // Konstantin
Alena, the main thing is not to give up. Me too for a long time I couldn't find lenses. And now I wear one-day Biotrue ONEday. So the eyes do not dry in the lenses, thanks to a special layer, and in general I see well in them. if so, take note.

12/19/2018 11:31 // Alena
oh, but I still can’t pick up lenses for myself, I don’t even know what to do (((

02/26/2017 20:13 // Serezhenka
I also went nuts, at first I could barely put it on, then I could hardly take it off! Then again, already easier, and it turned out to shoot.
But now it’s generally tin, I put it on easily, but I can’t take it off at all !!

09/22/2015 14:30 // Julia
I've already irritated my whole eye reddening terribly. I followed all the advice, I'm waiting for the time to pass, maybe at least the puffiness will subside. There is no doctor to whom you can turn to help remove the lens. There is also no money to go to the neighboring city. I took one off normally from the legal one, I can’t do it anymore ... I don’t know what to do, but I definitely won’t wear lenses anymore

07/16/2015 19:24 // Inga
Reet, with my lenses, none additional funds not required. In fact, biotru van day lenses are, of course, fantastic. I actually wear them for 14-15 hours and have never let me down. They never even dried. That's what quality lenses mean!

07/16/2015 04:57 PM // Rita
Inga tell me, do you use any other additional moisturizers, or do you have enough lenses?

07/01/2015 08:53 // Inga
I learned to put on hard lenses for a long time, they constantly moved down to the bottom, and then I also suffered for half an hour at night, I could not take them off ((((Well, now I wear one-day biotra van day, they are very soft, dress easily, and so they are removable, breathe well, and keep the eyes moist for a very long time.Now I will never go back to my old lenses.

06/28/2015 21:40 // Heinrich
I usually just pull my eyelid back, look up and remove the lens with my fingertip. If the lens is a little dry (this sometimes happens with bad lenses), then you drip the solution on top and it leaves.

22.11.2014 20:23 // Alexander
I put in a biofinnity lens. Everything is fine, but remove the problem. Twice poking around for a few minutes, exhausted, asked for a wife. She screwed up. Now I'm afraid to bet. I think you need to pre-soak with drops, lying on your back for a while, and then try to push it off. After all, the eye, along with the lens, dries up and sticks like a label on a bottle. What to do? Please advise.

10/21/2014 03:53 PM // matvieit
Good advice, but it’s easier for me to put on and take off lenses with wet hands, or rather with fingers moistened with lens solution, this, in my opinion, is much more hygienic, especially since finding a towel or napkins without any lint or the same dust a big problem. Like Zebra, I use PureVision2 wonderful lenses with excellent optics to read in them in the evening or to do something in not very good lighting is a pleasure. Halos from light sources do not give, unlike other lenses from other manufacturers.

10/19/2014 20:21 // Olga
Well, what are you, Irina, the lens cannot swim beyond a century, this is a myth. After all, the eye does not dangle in the eye. I had a couple of times that the lens folded in half and swam along the eyelid, blinking a little and pouring the solution into the eye, I picked it up with my finger and pulled it out, nothing criminal in general will happen. Now I wear Biotra on dey, although they are very thin, they are easy to put on and immediately sit on the eye, but they breathe excellently, no feeling foreign body does not appear in the eyes, they do not turn red in the evening, it is just as easy to remove. And you don’t need to take care, because they threw out the one-day ones and put on new ones.

10/10/2014 09:19 // Zebra
No need to be afraid of lenses, with proper care this is best alternative points. When I just started wearing them, I lost them endlessly, I buy thin Pure Vision 2HD, they are not even visible in the box, I take them off, and out of inexperience she was floundering somewhere. And look for everything, fistulas))) Then I got the hang of it, and the lenses are good, you don’t have to be afraid that you won’t put them on, but they moisturize your eyes so much, they are very comfortable to wear.

04.10.2014 19:44 // Katerina
Today was my first day with lenses. Putting them on was a problem for me, no less a problem taking them off! I sat with each eye for half an hour, my nerves gave out, it almost reached hysteria ((
I climbed on various forums, from the right eye according to the instructions from the site https://www.acuvue.ru/lens-care-wear/wearing-contact-lenses/putting-in-taking-out, having previously dripped UV drops

From the left, well, it did not work out. Helped advice on one of the forums:
Drip into the eyes, look down, press the lens and, without releasing, look up, the lens will remain on the finger.

Although I experienced inexpressible stress, I plan to wear lenses. I hope that from time to time the skill of putting on and taking off quickly will come, many write that these procedures were not immediately given to them either)
Good luck to all!)

05/05/2014 10:11 // Svetlana
Yes, everything is fine with the lenses, you just need to pick up "your" ones!
And at the expense of removing .... there is no point in hysteria, through the eyelid he moved his eye (external) to the corner and took it off with a spike!
Well, with nails it’s not convenient, there is a bit different!
No problem!

03/30/2014 20:30 // A
Anyone who does not want to end up with no eyes at all: wear better glasses. Lenses - a solid no.

02/10/2014 19:10 // newbie
I tried lenses for the first time, putting them on is easy, but taking them off is just torture. I do not advise anyone to mock themselves like that.

07/16/2013 13:49 // Creative
Roman, catch a crab, I understand you very much - I have the same garbage, my eye reflexively closes itself when I start to poke a finger with a lens into it.

I rarely wear lenses for football or hiking (where glasses are inconvenient). To do this, I buy disposable lenses, so that I can immediately throw them away.

07/16/2013 08:38 // Roman
There is no discomfort from wearing ... but taking them off, for now, is a big problem for me) The eye closes automatically when the fingers approach) The whole problem is fear

Contact lenses (CL) are an extremely useful and convenient optical device for people with poor eyesight. With the help of CL, you can easily correct visual acuity for nearsightedness, farsightedness and astigmatism. But, unlike glasses, lenses require more careful care, and their use has its own characteristics. Patients who have appreciated all the benefits of wearing CLs say that over time, putting on contact lenses correctly and then taking them off is no more troublesome than washing your face or brushing your teeth.

Very often, the problem of how to remove lenses from the eyes is faced by people who put on CL for the first time. As a rule, an ophthalmologist, an optometrist or a sales assistant in an optics salon helps to carry out the first fitting of contact lenses for the eyes, and, having come home, full of delight from new impressions due to the clarity of vision, a person tries in vain to pull the optical device out of the eye several dozen times. The main reason for this phenomenon is the lack of knowledge and skill. After only 5-7 times, the problematic process of putting on and taking off the CL turns into an ordinary five-second simple task.

In this article we will tell you how to properly shoot CL without extra hassle and wasted nerves.

What you need to prepare in advance

Before proceeding with the process of removing CL from the eye, you need to prepare the following:

• soap, towel and running water for washing hands;
• multifunctional solution that you use to wash, store and disinfect your contact lenses;
• tweezers with silicone tips (if you have it in a case, then remove it from there at the stage of preparation for removing the CL);
• a clean (washed and disinfected) container;
• disposable clean napkin;
• a mirror (for the pros, a mirror is no longer needed).

Attention! If you use one-day MKL (soft contact lenses) - you do not need tweezers, solution and a container, since such lenses are thrown away immediately after removal, they do not need to be cleaned, disinfected and stored.

A travel kit for contact lens users will become indispensable in emergency situations allows you to put on or take off the product, wherever you are

Important rules for beginners

CL require special care, cleanliness and caution in use, as they long time come into contact with the surface of the eyeball and can cause infection or damage if used improperly. Therefore, before you start taking off or putting on, remember a few simple rules:

1. Compliance with hand hygiene.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before placing or removing contact lenses from your eye. Then dry them well with a clean towel (the towel should be individual and designed only for this task). Ideally, it is better to use disposable paper towels, which are considered more hygienic.

Important! It is better not to use terry cloth towels or products from other types of fabrics with a large pile, as individual fibers can remain on the fingers and then get on the lens or into the eye. This will cause discomfort in eyeball, and can also cause injury to the cornea or infection of the eye.

2. Remember the mode of wearing CL.
Wear mode is maximum term use of contact lenses without removing them. This indicator differs depending on the material from which the lens is made and must be indicated by the manufacturer. In no case should you exceed the recommended time of continuous wearing of contact lenses, as this is dangerous for your eyesight.

Today there are 4 main wearing modes:

1. Continuous - optical device are worn continuously (without taking off at night) for the time specified by the manufacturer or recommended by the ophthalmologist. As a rule, this is 2 weeks, some optical devices have a maximum wearing period of 30 days.
2. Prolonged - CL can be inserted into the eyes for a whole week without removing them at night.
3. Daytime - KL is put on immediately after waking up in the morning, worn all day (12-14 hours), and must be removed at night.
4. Flexible - this mode means that sometimes the user may not remove the CL at night, for example, on tours.

Every contact lens wearer should know their wearing routine and never violate it.

3. Comfortable posture.
You need to insert and remove lenses in a sitting position, tilting your torso and head slightly forward above the table, since in the process of manipulating the CL, the optical device may slip off your finger or fall out of their tweezers and fall. It is better to immediately put a clean napkin on the surface. This way, you won't lose the lens or make it significantly dirty, like dropping it on a carpet or sink.

4. Good room lighting.
In order to get or insert the CL without any problems, you need good lighting, but in no case blinding. Ideal for this purpose is a small table lamp, the light of which can be directed to the angle you need.

5. Correct eye focus.
To easily get the lenses, you need to focus your gaze in the mirror not on your fingers, but look straight ahead.

6. Good hydration.
With prolonged wearing of CLs or the presence of dry eye syndrome in a patient, the lens may dry out and “stick” to the eyeball, which will significantly complicate the process of its removal. Correcting the situation is very simple. It is enough to blink several times for a new portion of tears to flow to the eye or to drip special moisturizing drops into the eye.

Bio True - moisturizing drops with hyaluronic acid– an excellent choice for contact lens wearers

7. What about makeup?
Here you need to remember important rule: Lenses are inserted before makeup is applied and removed before makeup is removed. In this case, the risk of getting various chemicals and dyes from the composition decorative cosmetics on the lens is minimal, this will protect you from damage to the optical device and additional waste for its replacement.

Learn how to put on contact lenses

So, you can correctly insert lenses into your eyes using the following algorithm:

1. We take out the lens with special tweezers from the container with the solution, carefully place it on the pad of the index finger of the leading hand, then carefully examine its edges, make sure that the position is correct (to see if the CL is turned out) and integrity.
2. With the middle finger of the same hand, pull the lower eyelid down, and with the index finger of the other hand, pull the upper eyelid slightly up and fix it.
3. We look up and gently press the finger with the lens to the eyeball.
4. Then we pick up the index finger, release the eyelids, look down and blink several times until the CL falls into place.
5. With the second eye, we repeat everything in the same order.

Interesting! Some users at their first attempts to manipulate lenses claim that putting them on is much easier than taking them off. But this is absolutely not true. The process of removing the CL is much easier than putting it on.

How to remove contact lenses

Consider step by step the main methods for removing soft CL (hydrogel and silicone hydrogel).

Pinch method

With two fingers (index and middle) of one hand, we part the eyelids a little. With two fingers of the other hand (forefinger and thumb), we form a kind of tweezers and pinch the lens from the eyeball. The soft product is easily folded in half and removed from the eye with fingertips.

Removing a soft lens by pinching

Scrolling method (shift down)

Some people find it difficult to pinch the lens from the center of the eye. They may have another way. In this case, the eyelids are fixed, as in the previous version, with the same fingers. The lens is then pushed down with the index finger of the other hand. Already at this stage, it becomes easy to get it out of the eye, since the lower edge of the CL is folded over the lower eyelid. If this does not happen, then the lens must be pinched in the manner described above. In the lower part of the eye, this is much easier to do.

With tweezers

We pull the lower eyelid down with the middle finger of one hand so that the lower edge of the CL is accessible, while fixing the upper eyelid with the index finger of the same hand. With the leading hand, we take special tweezers with silicone tips and pry the lens at the bottom edge. Then carefully remove it with tweezers parallel to the longitudinal axis of the face. This method is suitable for women with long nails that make it difficult to remove lenses using the two methods described above. Also, this technique will protect the CL and the eye from damage by nails.

Tweezers for manipulating lenses should have special soft (silicone) tips

Eyelid closing method

We fix the upper and lower eyelids with the thumb and forefinger of one hand, pressing them to the eyeball. Then slowly bring the eyelids together with your fingers, while not easing the pressure. In most cases, this action results in the lens folding in half and falling out of the eye. Therefore, it is important to lay a clean napkin in front of you so as not to contaminate or lose the lens.

Video instruction "How to remove contact lenses":

Useful accessory

For some users, it is most convenient to remove the CL using a special suction cup (puller), especially for beginners.

Benefits of using a puller:

• the lens is conveniently and accurately fixed, it stops “rolling” over the eye;
• there is no need to put your fingers in the eye, which reduces the risk of injury and infection;
• the puller handles the product carefully - it does not deform or fold in half, which reduces the risk of lens breakage.

Algorithm for removing the lens with a suction cup:

1. The puller must first be disinfected by any method convenient for you.
2. If the lens has been in the eye for more than 8-10 hours or you suffer from dry eyes, you need to apply moisturizing drops.
3. We fix the eyelids with the thumb and forefinger of one hand, hold the suction cup with the other hand with fingers that are comfortable for you.
4. We press the pear of the suction cup and apply the end of the device with the suction cup to the center of the lens perpendicularly, then release the pear.
5. Next, gently pull the lens from the eye, pulling the puller away from you, the product will be on the top of the suction cup.

A special puller for CL can be purchased at any optics store

What if the lens sticks to the eye?

This situation can happen if:

• KL took wrong position, for example, has shifted to the inner corner of the eye;
• have dry eye syndrome and do not use special moisturizing drops on a regular basis;
• wearing mode violated and exceeded maximum amount hours of continuous use of CL - in this case, in addition to reducing the amount of moisture, proteins and fats from tears are deposited on the lens, which act like cement and fix the device in one place.

What is the way out of this situation?

First, determine the position of the lens, if it is centered, then a special suction cup will help to remove it from the eye.

Second, moisturize your eyes. To do this, you need to blink several times in a row for the flow of tears, or place 1-2 drops of a moisturizer in the conjunctival sac.

Thirdly, you can do a light massage through closed eyelids to move the lens from its place.

Important! If the described manipulations did not help to remove the CL, seek help from an ophthalmologist. You need to run to the doctor urgently if sticking is accompanied by redness, itching, pain, discharge and other pathological signs.

Immediately after removing the lens from the eye, if you are using non-disposable SCLs, it should be rinsed and rinsed with a multifunctional solution, placed in the appropriate compartment of a clean container, and filled with a fresh portion of the storage solution. Before the next dressing should take at least 4-6 hours.

So, removing contact lenses is actually very simple. This takes a few workouts. It's important to try various ways this manipulation and choose the most convenient for yourself.

Removing contact lenses is no more difficult than putting them on, but for many novice owners of these optical accessories, this procedure causes quivering anxiety. Do not worry if it was not possible to remove the lenses from the eyes the first time (a finger slipped off, the lens does not separate from the surface of the eyeball, the eye waters, etc.) - this is absolutely normal for early stages their operation. Over time, you will learn how to remove lenses in a matter of seconds, and at the beginning of your acquaintance with them, follow the instructions, and there will be no problems with removal.

How to remove lenses from your eyes: the complete guide

Remember a few simple rules:

• easier to remove lenses sitting position, with elbows resting on a hard surface;
• convenient to use a cosmetic mirror;
• provide bright but not glaring lighting.

Another important rule is to remove the lenses, in the same way as it is, every time from the same eye, for example, from the right, and store the “right” and “left” in the corresponding compartments of the container. Despite the fact that outwardly the lenses seem to be exactly the same, the reliefs of the corneas of our eyes differ at the micro level, and if the lenses are confused, this will reduce their corrective qualities. You don't put your left shoe on right leg and vice versa? The same applies to medical accessories.

We remove lenses according to all the rules: detailed instructions

Lenses should only be removed after thorough hand disinfection. Unfortunately, some lens wearers neglect this. simple rules, because of which they subsequently suffer from eye infections. Wiping your hands with a damp cloth is not enough; the use of an alcohol-containing antibacterial gel is also unacceptable. Wash your hands under running water using antibacterial soap (liquid soap is best, as hard ones can leave plaque on your fingertips). Dry your hands by drying them with a paper or cloth towel. Terry towels are not suitable for this purpose, as the villi can stick to the fingertips and cause discomfort when removing lenses.

Before proceeding with the removal, prepare the container. It should lie in close proximity, filled with fresh mortar.

1. Fix the lower eyelid with the pad of the middle finger, pulling it down.
2. With the index finger of the other hand, slowly touch the eye, aiming at the lower edge of the lens, until you touch the surface of the lens. Do not do it sudden movements- if you are just learning to handle lenses, haste is not the best helper.
3. Fix your finger on the bottom of the lens and gradually move it along with the lens towards the eyelid. When the edge of the lens slides below the pupil, pinch it with your thumb and forefinger and carefully remove. Experienced Owners lenses, especially those with long nails, manage to pick them up without moving the lens below the pupil, but it is better not to practice this method - it is very easy to damage the inner surface of the accessory.
4. Place the lens in the center of the palm of your hand and clean it with a lens solution (see below for cleaning instructions).

1. Bringing the procedure of removing lenses to automatism is easier if you do not focus on the fingertips. Before removing the lenses, look ahead and gently place your finger close to your eye;
2. Long nails, especially those of a pointed shape, can damage not only the fragile lens, but also the ultra-sensitive surface of the eyeball. To facilitate the removal process, you can slightly moisten your fingers with the solution in which you store the lenses;
3. Many hours of use of lenses often causes discomfort: it may seem that they are imprinted on the surface of the eye. Removing lenses after many hours of wearing is more difficult due to the parched cornea. In this case, ordinary ones will help - before removing the lenses, use them. A special moisturizing gel is also suitable - some lens manufacturers recommend it along with their main products. Before removing the lenses, make a few circular movements with your eyes - eye drops"envelop" the surface of the lens and it will easily separate.
4. Remove contact lenses before removing eye makeup. Ideally, if you use pencil, mascara and eyeliner, the choice of these cosmetic products should be approached as carefully as possible - they should be as hypoallergenic as possible, best of all organic. During the use of lenses, the smallest particles of mascara or eyeliner are clogged in the space between the eyelid and the eyeball, and since the lens is on the eyeball, they are not removed naturally (with tears).
5. Some manufacturers of contact lenses produce special accessories that make it easier to remove them. They are small suction cups on sticks that are applied to the lens material. Suction cups for removing lenses will come in handy on the road or in other cases when full hand disinfection is not possible. These accessories are suitable for both soft and hard type lenses.

Features of storing reusable lenses

If you prefer to use disposable lenses, the question of their future fate after removal is irrelevant - you just need to throw them away. But more functional reusable contact lenses need regular care. Many owners of such accessories are mistaken, believing that after removing them, it is enough just to place them in a container with a special solution.

Contact lens care liquid is a suspension of surfactants (surfactants) that remove protein particles from the surface of lenses and preservatives in distilled water. Such a solution performs two main functions - cleaning and disinfection. There are both liquids of a universal type that are suitable for both soft and hard lenses, and solutions oriented to a specific type of lens (spherical, toric, multifocal, etc.).

However, even the use of a quality solution does not eliminate the need for mechanical cleaning of reusable lenses. The reason is for inner surface accessories, over time, a protein coating accumulates, which not only complicates its fixation, but is also a breeding ground for bacteria. With simple daily manipulations, you can remove up to 90% of plaque.

1. Wash your hands thoroughly antibacterial soap fragrance-free and pat dry. It is better to wipe your hands with a paper towel, not a fluffy one - if microparticles of fluff stick to the surface of the lens, they will be very difficult to remove.
2. Rinse the compartments of your contact lens case and fill them with fresh solution.
3. Place the lens in the center of the palm of your hand and pour a small amount of solution onto it (it is convenient to use a pipette for this purpose). Gently pinch it with the thumb and forefinger of your other hand and rub lightly to remove the protein coating. Then rinse the lens with the pipette solution and return it to the container.

Video - Contact lens care. Caring for your lens case

How to take care of the container?

Caring for reusable contact lenses in accordance with all the rules, one should not forget about the "house" for them. Over time, on the walls of the container, as well as on the surface of the lenses, pathogenic bacteria can accumulate, which pass to the accessory itself. After putting on the lenses, do not leave the used liquid in the container - it must be emptied and dried.

• discard the used solution;
• rinse the compartments of the container with a special liquid for disinfection;
• put the container upside down on a paper towel.

enjoy tap water you cannot rinse the container - instead of disinfecting, you will fill it with new bacteria. It should also be remembered that the container for storing lenses, like toothbrush, it is advisable to change it periodically, because even with regular cleaning it is impossible to remove all bacteria completely.

What threatens the improper use of contact lenses?

Failure to comply with hygienic nuances when putting on and taking off lenses, untimely replacement of storage liquid and containers, neglect of regular cleaning of the lenses themselves can cause a number of complications. Visual impairment in this case is due to the following factors:

• infection in the tissues of the eye when carelessly removing or putting on lenses;
• the presence of individual intolerance to the components of the disinfectant solution;
• hypoxia caused by insufficient gas permeability of the lens material (especially often observed when wearing cheap Chinese-made products).

The symptoms described below are not always the result of improper use of lenses, but if any of them appear, it is better not to delay a visit to an ophthalmologist. self-medication (especially folk remedies) and at the same time continuing to wear lenses, you run the risk of acquiring serious problems with vision.

Constant sensation, accompanied by burning. It is due to the difficulty in the formation of the tear film, which is a natural moisturizer of the tissues of the eye.

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