06-23-2009, 02:39 PM
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Contact Lenses Forum - Bachelors Degree
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Join Date: Dec 2007
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Contact Lens Concerns
I found this list of questions and answers and I thought I'd share them here.
This is a typical concern with first-time wearers, but your eye care professional will be able to help. Here are some of the most common worries:
* "I can't get my eye open wide enough." Yes you can. Grasp the upper eyelashes between your thumb and index finger and gently pull the eyelids apart.
* "My eyes are too small." They aren't. Hold the top lid up and rest the edge of the lens inside the lower lid with the lens slanting out. If you look down, the lens usually moves right onto the eye.
* "What if I put the lens in the wrong place?" You can't. The lens won't fit right unless it's centered, and it has a natural tendency to move to the center of your eye. Your eye care professional can show you how to move it into position if you do get the lens off the cornea.
* "What if the lens slides to the back of my eyeball?" Don't worry, this is completely impossible.
* "The lens won't stick in place." Usually it's because the lens is attracted to the wettest surface, and your finger is wetter than your eye. Dry your finger, and let your lens air-dry for a few seconds before insertion.
* "I'm afraid I'll put my lens on inside-out." The good thing about GP contact lenses is that they can't flip inside-out. But if it's a soft lens, look at it closely. If the edge is flared out, it's probably inside-out. Some soft lenses have little marks to help you know if they're inside out.
* "How do I get the lens out again? Isn't it stuck to my eye?" No. If you're wearing a GP contact lens, just pull your eyelid taut to the side and blink. It pops right out. For a soft lens, use a few drops of rewetting or solution to keep the lens wet. Look up, touch the lens, and let it slide down and over to the outside corner of the eye. The lens will bunch up, so it's easy to fold out.
* "Will I give myself an eye problem by touching the lens?" No. Just make sure to wash your hands first.
I hope that helps.
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