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3. PLACINg ThE LENs ON ThE EyE
There are other methods of lens placement. If the
following methods are difficult for you, your eye care
professional will provide you with an alternate method.
Note:
If after placement of the lens, your vision is blurred,
check for the following:
• The lens is not centered on the eye (see “Centering
the Lens,” next in this booklet).
• If the lens is centered, remove the lens (see
“Removing the Lens” section) and check for the
following:
a. Cosmetics or oils on the lens. Clean, rinse,
disinfect, and place on the eye again.
b. The lens is on the 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
your eye care professional.
The One hand Placement Technique
Place the lens on your index finger. 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.
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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.
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.
Note:
If this method of removing your lens is difficult for you,
your eye care professional will provide you with an
alternate method.
