Are you new to wearing contact lenses? Or just doing some research on the benefits of wearing contacts? You’re not alone – over 45 million Americans¹ wear contacts.

The eye doctors at your local EyeCare Associates clinic have put together this helpful guide on how to put in contacts lenses. Continue reading to learn more.

Advantages of Wearing Contacts

Thinking about making the switch to contacts? Here are just a few advantages of wearing contacts:

• Ability to be worn in high-intensity activities, such as sports

• Freedom to wear them whenever, wherever, regardless of the weather

• Contact lenses make your field of vision wider than glasses do

• No objects, like frames or scratches, get in the way of your vision

Putting In Contact Lenses

When handled properly, contact lenses can be a wonderful and convenient way to correct your vision. Follow these steps to insert contacts successfully.

Helpful Tips for Putting In Your Contact Lens

At first, contacts can be quite difficult to put in and take out. Here are some helpful tips for wearing contacts from EyeCare Associates:

• Always start with the same eye each time you place or remove your contacts. Making this a routine allows you to easily place the lens in the correct eye when you have different prescriptions.

• Keep your fingernails trimmed to avoid accidentally scratching your eyes.

• When first beginning to put in contacts, try doing it in front of a mirror. This can make it easier to see what you’re doing.

• Make sure to keep a pair of glasses with prescription lenses handy. This allows you to choose which days you want to wear your contacts.

Removing Your Contact Lenses

Removing your contacts after a long day of wear is quite relieving. Taking out your contacts is easy to do.