How do I care for my colored lenses?
When choosing colored contact lenses, whether with or without prescription, it is imperative to take the utmost care of them. Maintaining your colored contact lenses is essential to avoid causing irritation and thus to keep your eyes healthy.
Caring for Your Colored Contact Lenses - Step 1 : Wash your hands with soap. Remember to dry your hands thoroughly to remove any soap residue.
Caring for Your Colored Contact Lenses - Step 2 : Remove the contact lenses from their sterile container. If you have a different prescription for each eye, be careful not to mix them up!
Caring for Your Colored Contact Lenses - Step 3: Place the colored lens on the tip of your index finger (right or left, depending on your preference). Handle the contact lens carefully so as not to damage or turn it over. Make sure the colored lens is hollow-side up and does not stick to your finger.
Caring for Your Colored Contact Lenses - Step 4 : Pull down your lower eyelid by pressing on the base of your eyelashes with the middle finger of your same hand. At the same time, lift your upper eyelid with the fingers of your other hand.
Caring for Your Colored Contact Lenses - Step 5 : Place the colored contact lens on your eye and gently close your eyes. The lens will position itself correctly after a few blinks.
Caring for Your Colored Contact Lenses - Step 6: Repeat the previous 5 steps for the other contact lens.
Removing Colored Contact Lenses
Removing your Contact Lenses - Step 1 : As with putting in your Colored Contact Lenses, you must wash your hands and dry them thoroughly.
Removing Your Contact Lenses - Step 2 : Look up and place your middle finger (right or left, whichever you prefer) under your eye to pull your lower eyelid down.
Removing Your Contact Lenses - Step 3 : Touch the colored lens with the index finger of the same hand and slide the lens down the eye.
Removing Your Lenses - Step 4 : Using your index finger and thumb, gently press the colored lens and remove it. Place the colored lens directly into the multi-purpose contact lens solution. If the expiration date has passed, discard it.
Removing Your Lenses - Step 5: Repeat the other 4 steps on the other eye.
Removing Your Contact Lenses - Step 6 : When you have finished removing your contact lenses, it is essential to clean them and place them in a contact lens case with multi-purpose solution. Proper care will ensure your colored lenses are comfortable to wear and will last a long time.
Cleaning my Colored Contact Lenses
Cleaning Colored Contact Lenses - Step 1 : Wash your hands thoroughly and dry them well to remove any soap residue.
Cleaning Colored Contact Lenses - Step 2 : Refill your colored contact lens case before each use. Fill your case with multi-purpose colored contact lens solution.
Cleaning Colored Contact Lenses - Step 3: Clean the first lens by placing it in the palm of your hand. Place a few drops of multi-purpose solution (which is disinfectant) and gently massage the colored lens back and forth with your finger on your palm to thoroughly clean the surface.
Cleaning Colored Contact Lenses - Step 4 : Rinse the colored lens thoroughly with our multi-purpose solution.
Cleaning Colored Contact Lenses - Step 5 : Put multi-purpose lens solution in your contact lens case. Gently place your lenses in the case.
Cleaning Colored Contact Lenses - Step 6 : Repeat the above steps for the other lens. When you're finished, close the case and let your contact lenses soak.