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Cleaning and Caring for your contact lenses
Your lenses don't ask for much. Treat them to a little routine, and they'll bring you clear, comfortable vision. Here are 5 easy steps on proper care for your lenses:
 

Cleaning and Caring for your contact lenses: Step 1
1. Wash your hands thoroughly.

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Cleaning and Caring for your contact lenses: Step 2
2. Place lens on palm. With your index finger, gently rub both sides of lens surface.

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Cleaning and Caring for your contact lenses: Step 3
3. Rinse lens.

 


   
 
Cleaning and Caring for your contact lenses: Step 4
4. Soak your lenses in fresh disinfecting solution.


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Cleaning and Caring for your contact lenses: Step 5
5. Clean your contact lens storage case.
   
 
There are a few things to note while caring for your lenses:

  • Most brands of solution must be thrown away one month after being opened.
  • Lens case should be cleaned and disinfected every week, and replaced every month.
  • After lenses have been used for a while, the material starts to wear out or retain traces of debris even after proper cleaning. Although you won't be able to see the damage, it can lead to your lenses becoming uncomfortable or infected. So do not extend the usage of your lenses beyond the recommended wear schedule.
How to put on contact lenses in 5 easy steps
How to put on contact lenses in 5 easy steps: Step 1
1. Wash your hands thoroughly.

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How to put on contact lenses in 5 easy steps: Step 2
2. Place contact lens on index finger.

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How to put on contact lenses in 5 easy steps: Step 3
3. With your other hand's index finger, pull and hold your upper eyelid while the middle finger pulls the lower lid down.

 


   
 
How to put on contact lenses in 5 easy steps: Step 4
4. Carefully place the contact lens on your cornea.


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How to put on contact lenses in 5 easy steps: Step 5
5. Gently close your eyes.
   
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How to remove contact lenses in 5 easy steps
How to remove contact lenses in 5 easy steps: Step 1
1. Wash your hands thoroughly.

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How to remove contact lenses in 5 easy steps: Step 2
2. Check to ensure lenses are on your cornea.

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How to remove contact lenses in 5 easy steps: Step 3
3. Use the index finger to open your upper lid (Alternatively, use the middle finger to pull the lower eye lid down).

 


   
How to remove contact lenses in 5 easy steps: Step 4
4. Slide the lens to the lower part of the eye.


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How to remove contact lenses in 5 easy steps: Step 5
5. With your thumb, gently pinch and remove the lens.
   
Video demo: How to remove contact lenses
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