How Do You Remove A Soft Contact Lens?
Soft lenses are made of flexible plastics great for an active lifestyle, but they require a constant cleaning or replacement. Follow these steps to remove your contact lenses and have them cleaned. Follow and save the directions that come with your lenses. Request literature from your eye-care practitioner about caring for contact lenses. Be exact in following the directions that come with each lens-care product. If you have questions, ask your eye-care practitioner or pharmacist. Wash and rinse your hands before handling lenses. Fragrance-free soap is best. Use 2 or 3 drops of your saline solution or your lubricating/rewetting drops in each eye 10 minutes before removing a soft contact lens. This will hydrate the lens so that it’s not dry when you remove it. Work over a table with a soft towel covering the top. If you work over a sink, close the drain and use a washcloth to cover the drain area. Take out the right lens first, then the left, always. Look up, touch the lens, and let it
