Tips For Inserting Acuvue Contact Lenses

321contacts · #1 (**permalink**) 05-22-2008, 10:40 AM

Does anyone have any advice for someone who is having trouble inserting their Acuvue contacts? How do you do it?

ebonyeyez · #2 (**permalink**) 05-27-2008, 06:00 PM

put on the fingertip wet with some solution stick it in..done

321contacts · #3 (**permalink**) 04-30-2009, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ebonyeyez

put on the fingertip wet with some solution stick it in..done

Well . . . if someone were having trouble with their Acuvue contact lenses and they came to Lens 101 for help, I don't think "stick it in" would be what they were looking for, do you?

T. Arthur · #4 (**permalink**) 11-05-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 321contacts

Does anyone have any advice for someone who is having trouble inserting their Acuvue contacts? How do you do it?

Yes. Go online and buy SOFTSERT contact lens insertion tool. they are soft rubber, have been around since 1977 and work like a charm. Get the SIMPLE one which is just a rubber thimble with a right angle suction cup on it about a half inch long. It works every time in 2 seconds flat.

SOFTSERT also makes a more complicated squeeze type insertion tool that doesn't work so don't bother with that. The simple old fashioned one works like a charm, has no moving parts, can't injure you, and is so simple it is idiot proof!

321contacts · #5 (**permalink**) 12-01-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Arthur

Yes. Go online and buy SOFTSERT contact lens insertion tool. they are soft rubber, have been around since 1977 and work like a charm. Get the SIMPLE one which is just a rubber thimble with a right angle suction cup on it about a half inch long. It works every time in 2 seconds flat.

SOFTSERT also makes a more complicated squeeze type insertion tool that doesn't work so don't bother with that. The simple old fashioned one works like a charm, has no moving parts, can't injure you, and is so simple it is idiot proof!

Do you mean this thing on the left?

I found another tool called a "Soft Sert Plus" (on the right) that's sort of U-shaped. Is that the "more complicated squeeze type" you mentioned that didn't work?

T. Arthur · #6 (**permalink**) 12-01-2009, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by 321contacts

Do you mean this thing on the left?

I found another tool called a "Soft Sert Plus" (on the right) that's sort of U-shaped. Is that the "more complicated squeeze type" you mentioned that didn't work?

[T Arthur]
Na, Softsert makes a 3rd tool which you haven't found yet... the one I'm talking about. All 3 of them are seen in this photo:

http://store.softsert.com/c12p.html

I bought a "combo 3-pak" which includes all 3 tools for $35 on ebay, but the only one I use is the "original" rubber doohicky shown in the picture. The viewer is used to read "inversion marked" lenses (such as Acuvue) so you don't get them in backwards. I don't need it because Biomedics aren't marked anyway. The squeeze gadget is useless AFAIC.

The rubber gadget is worth the entire price... lay the contact on a paper towel upside down... wet the doohickey suction cup and it will suck up the lens off the towel just by touching it.... put the thing against your eye with the lens on it, close your eye gently and then pull the suction cup out... and voila.... the lens stays right on your eye like magic. The guy who figured that out ought to get a Nobel prize!
T. Arthur

Kyleden · #7 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 10:15 AM

There. Now you won't have to leave Lens 101 to look at this picture. That one thingee (or shall I say "doohickey") looks like a watering can for your flower bed.

321contacts · #8 (**permalink**) 07-22-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyleden

There. Now you won't have to leave Lens 101 to look at this picture. That one thingee (or shall I say "doohickey") looks like a watering can for your flower bed.

Yeah, what's that pink thing for?

Kyleden · #9 (**permalink**) 07-29-2010, 12:47 PM

I've got more information about the watering-can-looking-thing. Apparently, as the smiling model (I think her name is Stacie. That's the file name of this picture.) demonstrates, the tool fits on the tip of your finger, something like a thimble. I suppose the part the fits on your finger allows you to hold your hand in a more natural position without twisting your wrist.

321contacts · #10 (**permalink**) 09-07-2010, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyleden

I've got more information about the watering-can-looking-thing. Apparently, as the smiling model (I think her name is Stacie. That's the file name of this picture.) demonstrates, the tool fits on the tip of your finger, something like a thimble. I suppose the part the fits on your finger allows you to hold your hand in a more natural position without twisting your wrist.

That makes sense. That's a rather clever watering can.

BigBanker1 · #11 (**permalink**) 09-20-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyleden

I've got more information about the watering-can-looking-thing. Apparently, as the smiling model (I think her name is Stacie. That's the file name of this picture.) demonstrates, the tool fits on the tip of your finger, something like a thimble. I suppose the part the fits on your finger allows you to hold your hand in a more natural position without twisting your wrist.

Is Stacie modeling the doohickey you were describing, T Arthur?

321contacts · #12 (**permalink**) 02-24-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BigBanker1

Is Stacie modeling the doohickey you were describing, T Arthur?

Look how happy she is to have that contact lens doohickey thing.

What is it actually called, anyway?

Kyleden · #13 (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by 321contacts

Look how happy she is to have that contact lens doohickey thing.

What is it actually called, anyway?

The watering can looking doohickey thing is simply called the "Softsert brand soft lens applicator." Here's a description:

The original Softsert brand soft lens applicator has been recommended by thousands of eye care practitioners since 1977 and many thousands of lens wearers have already made their lens handling simpler by using this proven "time saving" aid.

Obviously, not every wearer experiences difficulty, but for those who struggle with handling and applying their soft lenses, this remarkable device is invaluable. It's simply a more efficient method -- saving much time and frustration.

The Softsert brand Applicator's novel finger attachment is user friendly and the rubber cup helps provide support preventing the lens from inverting during application. A gentle touch to the eye is all that's needed to release the lens.

Our Softsert brand Applicator offers a cleaner and more sanitary way of applying soft lenses. It's even used by many professionals and their staff as a more efficient way of applying lenses onto their patient's eyes during the fitting procedure. It certainly makes a valuable addition to any contact lens dispensary.

Get one for your dispensary today!

By the way, Spell Check has no problems with the word "doohickey."

packerbacker · #14 (**permalink**) 02-25-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyleden

The watering can looking doohickey thing is simply called the "Softsert brand soft lens applicator." Here's a description:

The original Softsert brand soft lens applicator has been recommended by thousands of eye care practitioners since 1977 and many thousands of lens wearers have already made their lens handling simpler by using this proven "time saving" aid.

Obviously, not every wearer experiences difficulty, but for those who struggle with handling and applying their soft lenses, this remarkable device is invaluable. It's simply a more efficient method -- saving much time and frustration.

The Softsert brand Applicator's novel finger attachment is user friendly and the rubber cup helps provide support preventing the lens from inverting during application. A gentle touch to the eye is all that's needed to release the lens.

Our Softsert brand Applicator offers a cleaner and more sanitary way of applying soft lenses. It's even used by many professionals and their staff as a more efficient way of applying lenses onto their patient's eyes during the fitting procedure. It certainly makes a valuable addition to any contact lens dispensary.

Get one for your dispensary today!

By the way, Spell Check has no problems with the word "doohickey."

Thank you for that product description, Kyleden. Does anyone know where you can buy one of these things? I think this thread may have the effect of increasing sales.

321contacts · #15 (**permalink**) 06-27-2011, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by packerbacker

Thank you for that product description, Kyleden. Does anyone know where you can buy one of these things? I think this thread may have the effect of increasing sales.

It looks like you can order them on Amazon or bid on them on eBay.