Guide for Comfortable Contact Lens Wear

Placing a thin piece of plastic on your eyes can seem daunting if you are new to contact lenses. Comfortable contact lens wear requires multiple steps and maintenance. Improper lens care and maintenance can cause symptoms like dry eye or blurry vision. Dr. Rigney Vision in Owasso, OK, is here to help you understand the techniques required to ensure comfortable contact lens wear.

Insertion and Removal

Always start with clean and dry hands before handling your contacts. Have your contact solution ready before beginning. Locate the contact by placing it on your pointer finger. Hold your upper and lower eyelids open and position the contact lens directly on your iris. Blink a few times to center the lens.

When removing contacts, look up and slide the lens down using your pointer finger onto the white part of your eye. Pinch the lens between your thumb and pointer finger to remove it. Start by practicing insertion and removal while standing in front of a mirror before trying to apply contacts on the go.

Maintenance Best Practices

Proper hygiene and storage of your contact lenses help keep your eyes healthy and ensure your lenses feel comfortable to wear. Wash your hands thoroughly before handling your contacts. You should use a fresh solution daily and discard the older solution. Rub and rinse your contacts before reapplying. Unless your optometrist near you recommends otherwise, you should always take your contacts out before going to sleep.

Our eye doctor also recommends replacing your contacts biweekly, monthly, or quarterly as directed. You should also bring your current supply of contact lenses to your annual eye exams. Doing this allows your eye doctor to evaluate and adjust your contact lens prescription to improve your comfort and vision correction.

When to Consult Your Eye Doctor

Most people achieve contact lens confidence within one to two weeks of consistent wear. However, if you experience any persistent redness, blurred vision, discomfort, excessive tearing, sensitivity to light, or headaches, consult your optometrist near you right away. These could indicate eye conditions that require prompt treatment.

Wear Your Contact Lenses With Confidence by Contacting Dr. Rigney Vision

Contact lenses can provide a more convenient alternative to eyeglasses for your vision correction needs, so contact Dr. Rigney Vision in Owasso, OK, to determine if contact lenses are correct for your visual needs and lifestyle. Call us and schedule an eye exam today at (918) 272-3937 to keep your eyes healthy and vision strong.