How to Put Contacts in Eyes


Putting contacts in the eyes is best done initially by laying a mirror flat on the table, balancing the contact lens on the index finger and using both hands to prop open the eyelid. Practice putting in contacts, which quickly becomes second nature, with information from a practicing optometrist in this free video on eye health. Expert: James W. Kirkconnell Contact: www.bec2020.com Bio: Dr. James W. Kirkconnell graduated from the University of Houston College of Optometry in 1984. Filmmaker: Dimitri LaBarge

25 thoughts on “How to Put Contacts in Eyes

  1. so i took a contact class and i faill, soo i have to wear glasses all day long, soo the reason why i fail it becuz im afriad if it poke my eye or feeling wierd, and i soooo afriad if i wont be able to take em OFF, if i poke my color eyee!!!

  2. Anyone could help answer tis question i would be greatful thank you
    Last week I went to see about contacts and my appointment was that long ago, they gave me a contact lense to practise puttting in, it was difficult for the first time, and seeing as im so young. I tried and tried but couldnt touch the middle of my eye. But i have noticed practising i can touch the white of my eye without any pain or nervous blinking at all. Is it possible to apply the contact by putting it on the white surface.

  3. @Demonboy1314 I agree with you. There are many many people who have hard times putting in contacts. I am getting contacts next week sometime. I’m a little nervous, but if you practice, it will all be fine. There are many videos that show you how to take them off, very simple. :)

  4. to take out lenses its simple, use your left hand to open the top of the eye lid (not covering your left eye) and use your right hand’s middle finger to hold the bottom of the eye down. then with your fourth finger & thumb to slowly pinch it out at a 6 o’clock angle. remember don’t use your nails this could damage your eye & lenses very easly!

  5. thats a dumb reason just slide it and pick it up like your picking something up with your hand ya know pinch it

  6. lol i was kinda worried when I started wearing contacts. All you have to do is keep your eye open and take your pointer and thumb on the sides of your eyes and slowly come in and squeeze the contacts off. For me I come in a bit and wehn i feel the contact i squeeze it a bit and blink and it usually comes right off of my eye. Its just a matter of learning what works for you.

  7. When you want to take them out, you only have to pull down your bottom lid, then put your index finger DIRECTLY on your pupil and roll down. You should feel the lens touch the pink part of your bottom lid, pinch the lens and pull out. Another way is to roll the lens to the corner of your eye (closest to your ear) and then pinch, and take it out.

  8. reason im afraid to put on my contacts… isnt cuz im afraid of putting em IN.. its cuz im afraid i wont be able to take em OFF….. =/

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