Introduction Putting on contact lenses can be a bit tricky at first, but with help from your eye doctor and patience, you’ll get the hang of it. Before buying and inserting contact lenses, one should get a contact lens fitting. The fitter will test the size and curvature contact lenses that best fits the patient’s eyes. Contact lenses should be worn only by those who are fit to wear them because they are artificial, which means they can cause serious health problems if used incorrectly. The first step is to wash your hands with warm soapy water and rinse them thoroughly. The first step is to wash your hands with warm soapy water and rinse them thoroughly. Wash with warm water. It’s best if you can use a hot shower, but if that’s not an option for you (or if your contact lenses are uncomfortable in cold water), then at least make sure that the temperature of the tap is between lukewarm and tepid when you’re rinsing off after washing up. You want to avoid cold or hot temperatures b...

  Introduction If you’ve been considering contact lenses, the first step is to decide if this would be for you. There are many benefits that come with wearing contacts over glasses, including greater convenience and privacy. If you’re interested in learning how to use your contacts, read on! Before you make the switch to contact lenses, have a thorough eye exam. Contact lenses are not for everyone. If you don’t want to wear them and your vision is good enough without them, it’s best to stick with what you know until it becomes an issue—or until your eyesight deteriorates enough that wearing contacts would be beneficial. But if you’re interested in improving both eyesight and comfort while wearing lenses (and maybe even getting rid of those pesky glasses), there are some things worth considering before jumping headfirst into contact lens wear. Consider what you’ll use contact lenses for and how often you plan to wear them. Once you’ve decided on your contacts, it’s time to consider ...