However, using contact lenses should not be random, especially for beginners. The reason your eyes may feel sore to the irritation due to the use of contact lenses is wrong. Therefore, it is important to know how to use contact lenses to avoid irritation.
How to use soflens so as not to irritate until irritated
Here's how to use contact lenses to avoid irritation, especially for novice contact lens users.
- Clean your hands before using contact lenses
Hand washing is the first step in using contact lenses. This rule actually needs to be applied by all users of contact lenses. Because, directly holding and using contact lenses without washing hands first can risk transferring the infectious germs from the fingers to contact lenses, then ending in both of your eyes. Make sure you get used to always washing your hands with soap, then rinse thoroughly with running water. Then, dry all parts of your hands before you use contact lenses.
- Open the contact lens from the container and clean it
Even if it is submerged when stored, you should clean it again when you use it. Take the contact lens from the container using the index finger, then clean the contact lens using contact lens special cleaning fluid, not tap water.
- Hold contact lenses
After cleaning, take contact lenses using the index finger of your hand. Use the right index finger to attach the contact lens to the left eye, and use the left index finger to attach the contact lens to the right eye. Or you can adjust it with the finger that is most comfortable to use.
Make sure the position of the "U" shaped contact lens is perfect like a bowl. Avoid inverted or semicircular contact lens positions perfectly. If the inside of the contact lens folds out, turn the contact lens slowly. However, if contact lenses are damaged, you should not use them.
- Using contact lenses
Position the contact lens on the surface of the index finger. While facing the mirror, open and hold the top and bottom of the eyelid using the other fingers. Gently and slowly, place the contact lens on the black part of your eyeball.
Close your eyes for a few moments and blink a few times to place contact lenses on the eyeball or until your eyes feel comfortable. Softens will automatically adjust the position in the center of the eyeball.
If you still feel uncomfortable, remove the contact lens, rinse using a special cleaning fluid, then put it back using the steps above.
What if the use of contact lenses makes you feel uncomfortable?
If the use of contact lenses makes your eyes feel itchy, uncomfortable, annoying, to cause pain shortly after wearing them, try following these steps:
- Don't rub your eyes. Rubbing or rubbing your eyes can damage the contact lens and increase the risk of discomfort.
- Wash and dry your hands. Then, remove the contact lenses and rinse the contact lens using a contact lens special cleaning fluid. This step can help remove dirt or dust debris that might be clogged in contact lenses, causing you to feel uncomfortable.
- Carefully examine the contact lenses to make sure they are not damaged or torn. But if the soft lens has been torn, you should discard and use a new one.
- If the contact lens does not tear, you can carefully reinsert it in your eyes after rinsing and cleaning.
- If contact lenses still feel uncomfortable and these steps do not work even after you have done it, stop using contact lenses and immediately consult an ophthalmologist.
How to use contact lenses when using makeup
Using makeup before and after wearing contact lenses requires extra caution. The reason is that eye health must be maintained not to let your eyes be exposed to powdered face makeup.
- Always use contact lenses before using makeup. If you use contact lenses after applying makeup, then the makeup you use will fall apart in contact with the contact lens soft or touch the sticky hands due to the use of cream or lotion.
- If you use powder eyeshadow, make sure you close your eyes when applying it.
- Do not use eyeliner between your eyelashes and eyes or the inner edge of the eye. Use eyeliner on the eyelash area far from the surface of your eyes.
- When you are going to clean your makeup, you should first remove contact lenses.
How to remove the right contact lenses
The right way to remove contact lenses is as follows:
- Before removing contact lenses, make it a habit to clean both hands using soap and running water. Then, dry both hands using a clean towel.
- When removing the contact lens, use your middle finger or other comfortable finger to pull on your lower eyelid. Point your eyeballs up or to the side.
- Using your index finger or comfortable finger, take the lens gently into the whites of your eyes. Then, pinch the contact lens using your thumb and index finger, and remove the contact lens from your eye.
- After you have removed the contact lens, place it on the palm of your hand and wet it with a special contact lens cleaning fluid. Gently rub the contact lens for 30 seconds to clean it from the remnants of dirt or oil that might stick.
- Rinse contact lenses, then place contact lenses in the container.
- Do the same thing on the other side of your eye.