5 Tips for Contact Lens Beginners

If you’re thinking about contact lenses, it can be a bit daunting. Many people try to avoid contact lenses, which is usually due to the process of putting them in your eyes. But don’t worry, it’s easier than it seems! If you’re a contact lens beginner and you’re nervous about trying them on for the first time, make sure you have a read through the following tips.

Make sure you keep practicing

After enquiring about contact lenses, your opticians will usually sit down with you to show you how to put them on and remove them. This might be hard to do the first time, but as long as you keep practicing, you’ll become a pro in no time! As it becomes easier to put them on, your eyes will naturally adjust to the feeling of having lenses.

However, if you feel any irritation when inserting them, make sure you take a break. If they don’t feel right, consider trying different lenses. If you’re worried about putting them in the wrong way, FeelGood Contacts has a section about the right way to insert them.

Make sure you’re keeping your lenses clean

Of course, to maintain healthy eyes, you need to keep your contact lenses clean too, which can also prolong its life. To keep your contact lenses clean, use a contact lens cleaning solution. Avoid using sterile saline solution, as well as rewetting drops.

Don’t wear daily contact lenses more than once

There are two types of contact lenses: daily disposable lenses and continuous wear lenses. If you’ve been prescribed daily disposable lenses, make sure you throw them away at the end of the day. It’s important not to reuse them since this can irritate your eyes and give you an eye infection. If you want to be able to wear contact lenses continuously, make sure you contact your opticians.

Remember to keep blinking

It’s important to blink on a regular basis, especially if you’re now a contact lens wearer. This is because it will help your eyes to maintain its moist state, which will battle dryness.

Take your contact lenses out before you sleep

Unless your optician says it’s okay, you shouldn’t sleep with your contact lenses on. Sleeping with them on isn’t safe for your eyes and can lead to a corneal infection. This is the clear layer protecting the coloured part of your eye.

These are a few of the tips you should take note of if you’re a contact lens beginner. For advice, help or for any enquiries, have a chat with our opticians from our directory here. Alternatively, you can also contact our healthcare professionals.

If you’ve recently had an eye test and need new glasses, make sure you have a read through Choosing the Right Glasses for Your Face Shape and How to Choose the Right Glasses!

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