Are Your Contact Lenses Inside Out?

Droopy · #1 (**permalink**) 09-16-2008, 01:27 PM

Here's a picture I found that I hope will clear up this question. When your contact lens is the right way, it's a smooth bowl shape. When it's inside out, the rim flares out and forms a sharp-edged "lip" on the bowl shape. Take a look:

I hope that helps. Let me know, okay?

Canavan · #2 (**permalink**) 01-05-2009, 07:52 PM

Yeah it's really unpleasant when that happens and you get your contacts mixed up inside out, doesn't really happen anymore but it did a lot when I first started using contact lenses, it's still best to double check because if it goes inside out it's real uncomfortable.

Droopy · #3 (**permalink**) 05-29-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Canavan

Yeah it's really unpleasant when that happens and you get your contacts mixed up inside out, doesn't really happen anymore but it did a lot when I first started using contact lenses, it's still best to double check because if it goes inside out it's real uncomfortable.

Hi Canavan. You said that you used to have a problem with your contacts being inside out, but not any more. Does that mean they're not inside out so much any more, or are you better able to spot a reversed lens before you put it in? If you discover that the lens is inside out, can you fix it easily? It's not like pulling a sock right side out. Well . . . maybe a very tiny sock.

shirley · #4 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Canavan

Yeah it's really unpleasant when that happens and you get your contacts mixed up inside out, doesn't really happen anymore but it did a lot when I first started using contact lenses, it's still best to double check because if it goes inside out it's real uncomfortable.

although i have no contact lenses just of yet but its good that i know how it is to be mixed up when putting on the lens in the near future...

dda1960 · #5 (**permalink**) 09-20-2009, 07:20 PM

one good thing about gas perms only one way of putting them in,,they won't go inside out lol and i was the same way when i first started wearing soft lenses i would get them inside out once in awhile ,,i think everyone goes thru that

Bensica · #6 (**permalink**) 09-21-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by shirley

although i have no contact lenses just of yet but its good that i know how it is to be mixed up when putting on the lens in the near future...

Do you plan on getting fitted for contact lenses any time soon, Shirley? I'm sure Lens 101 can help you with any questions you might have, right everyone?

shirley · #7 (**permalink**) 09-21-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Bensica

Do you plan on getting fitted for contact lenses any time soon, Shirley? I'm sure Lens 101 can help you with any questions you might have, right everyone?

well yeah at the end of the day when i am satisfied and all my doubts are clear then for sure i will do that..

Spicegurl · #8 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by shirley

well yeah at the end of the day when i am satisfied and all my doubts are clear then for sure i will do that..

Are you sure you're ever going to get to the point where "all your doubts are clear"? Is there anything I or the Lens 101 community can help you with?

We're a persistent lot.

shirley · #9 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Spicegurl

Are you sure you're ever going to get to the point where "all your doubts are clear"? Is there anything I or the Lens 101 community can help you with?

We're a persistent lot.

well maybe i can start by telling my fears about it..you're a user right? i have this fear or notion .,, that if i ever put the lens on it will in some way hurts..or im a bit clumsy so anything can happen..a scratch maybe or whatever ..

Ragnarox · #10 (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by shirley

well maybe i can start by telling my fears about it..you're a user right? i have this fear or notion .,, that if i ever put the lens on it will in some way hurts..or im a bit clumsy so anything can happen..a scratch maybe or whatever ..

If I may butt in . . .

When you first get your contact lenses, it's a very common and perfectly natural fear that they're going to hurt. The first time you put them in, they will probably feel a little uncomfortable, but not painful. You will also probably be a bit clumsy, because let's face it, it's not natural to put something in your eye. Still, if you keep at it, you'll soon get the hang of it. Just work closely with your eye doctor and he or she will help you along the way, and don't forget that your friends on Lens 101 are here to help you too.

Droopy · #11 (**permalink**) 10-27-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragnarox

If I may butt in . . .

When you first get your contact lenses, it's a very common and perfectly natural fear that they're going to hurt. The first time you put them in, they will probably feel a little uncomfortable, but not painful. You will also probably be a bit clumsy, because let's face it, it's not natural to put something in your eye. Still, if you keep at it, you'll soon get the hang of it. Just work closely with your eye doctor and he or she will help you along the way, and don't forget that your friends on Lens 101 are here to help you too.

Ragnarox is right, if if that is a funny name. Wearing contacts is a bit of a challenge, but it's nothing you can't overcome. Have you decided to try them yet, shirley?

Thanks for "butting in" Rags.

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