Repeat this procedure for the left eye.
There are other methods of lens placement. If the above method is difficult for you, your eye care practitioner
will provide you with an alternate method.
Note:
If after placement of the lens your vision is blurred, check for the following:
1.
The lens is not centered on the eye (see "Centering the Lens", next section in this
booklet).
2.
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.
If you find that your vision is still blurred after checking the above possibilities, remove both
lenses and consult your eye care practitioner.
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 this procedure.
•
First locate the lens by pulling away the lids.
•
After the lens is found, gently press on the lid over the lens while looking away from the direction of the
lens.
•
Next look back towards the lens.
Removing The Lens
Always remove the same lens first.
•
Wash, rinse, and dry your hands thoroughly.
•
Work over a table with a clean towel. Do not remove lenses over a sink.
•
Place the right index finger of the right hand at the outer corner of the eye.
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Place the left hand cupped below the eye.
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Open the eyes wide as if to stare.
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Continue to keep the eyes open and pull the lids sideways away from nose.
•
Blink quickly and firmly.
Remove the second lens by following the same procedure.
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