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If the Lens Feels Uncomfortable, then:
Look in a mirror and gently place a finger on the edge
of the contact lens and slowly slide the lens away from
your nose while looking in the opposite direction. Then
by blinking, the lens will recenter itself. If the lens still
feels uncomfortable, follow the steps described in the
section of this booklet entitled “Adverse Reactions.”
4. Centering tHe lens
Very rarely, a lens that is on the cornea will be
displaced onto the white part of the eye during lens
wear. This can also occur during placement and
removal of the lenses if the correct techniques are not
performed properly. To center a lens follow one of the
procedures below.
• Hold the upper and lower eyelids open with your
fingers. Then, while looking in a mirror, gently place
a finger on the contact lens and gently slide the lens
towards the center of the eye.
Or
• Hold the upper and lower eyelids open with your
fingers. Then, while looking in a mirror, move your
eye towards the lens to place it on the center of the
eye.
5. remoVing tHe lens
Always remove the same lens first.
a. Wash, rinse, and dry your hands thoroughly.
b. Always be sure that the lens is in the correct
position on your eye before you try to remove it
(a simple check of your vision, closing one eye
at a time, will tell you if the lens is in the correct
position). Look up and slowly pull down your
lower lid with the middle finger of your removal
hand and place your index finger on the lower
edge of the lens. Squeeze the lens lightly
between the thumb and index finger and remove
it. Avoid sticking the edges of the lens together.
c. Remove the other lens by following the same
procedure.
d. Follow the required lens care procedures
described under the heading, CARING FOR
YOUR LENSES (CLEANING, RINSING,
DISINFECTING, ENZYMING, STORAGE
AND REWETTING/LUBRICATING)
Note: If this method of removing your lens is difficult for you, your eye
care professional will provide you with an alternate method.
The One Hand Placement Technique
Place the lens on your index finger. With your head up,
looking straight ahead, pull down your lower eyelid
with the middle finger of your placement hand. Look
up steadily at a point above you. Then place the lens on
the lower white part of your eye. Remove your index
finger and slowly release the lower lid. Look down
to position the lens properly. Close your eyes for a
moment: the lens will center itself on your eye.
The Two Hand Placement Technique
With the lens on your index finger, use the middle
finger of the other hand to pull the upper lid against
the brow. Use the middle finger of your placement
hand to pull down the lower lid and then place the lens
centrally on your eye. While holding this position, look
downward to position the lens properly. Slowly release
your eyelids.
