How to Get Used to Wearing Contacts

Ugh, you blink, and it hurts. You blink again, and it hurts again. Wearing contacts is such a pain in the beginning. I remember my days of struggle. I bought these emerald-colored lenses, excited to try them the moment I reached home.

First, it took me three hours to put on one, and two and a half for the other one (I took half an hour less for I had learned the trick). Second, this is only about how I was able to wear them. The entire struggle was to keep them on all day. 'OMG! I can't see!!', was all I screamed every now and then.

It was difficult in the beginning, but trust me, I don't remember when the compliments I received overshadowed the pains I took to wear and keep 'em contacts on.

It's easy getting used to wearing contact lenses, provided you wear them correctly, and wear them often. Contact lenses may require greater maintenance in comparison to spectacles, but they're always a more convenient bet. Once you read the instructions given on the pack of your contact lenses, start practicing right then.

One might take some time getting used to them, as it's natural for the human eye to get irritated if anything comes in contact with it. But hey, if you've grabbed a pair of colored lenses, take some pains, keep practicing, and be ready for a whole lot of compliments.

To make the job easier, here's an answer to all possible questions one might come up with, when figuring out how to get accustomed to wearing contacts. Have a look.

Wash your hands with soap and water before touching your contact lenses. Read the instructions carefully, and avoid any kind of complication that might occur while you're putting the lenses on. Now, take out the lens by lightly pressing it with your index finger. It should look like a bowl while you've placed it on your finger.

What I do is, I put a drop of the solution on the lens, and place its edge at the bottom of my eye, letting the solution stick to the eye. It will cause you some irritation, but the moment you see the lens sticking to the eye, close your eye and move your finger over the eyelid to let the lens adjust.

Your eye might become red and watery, but that's perfectly normal. Keep your eyes closed for a while, and see your lens adjusted at the right place. Repeat the same process for the other eye. You will have to learn this technique through practice, and it may be a little difficult in the starting. However, the more often you do it, the easier it becomes.

Ah, no trouble whatsoever! When you wear your lenses, they stick to your eye and don't fall. To remove them, you need to first wash your hands with soap and water, and dry them. Now, with the help of your thumb and index finger, gently squeeze the lens out of your eye.

Another method of removing your contacts, if you're one of those persons who don't feel ticklish at all, is that, with the help of your thumb and index finger, grab the edge of the contact lens and remove it. Close your eyes to escape the irritation, and once you feel fine, put the contacts back into the case.

Remember, do not keep them exposed to air, and without the saline solution. They'll dry up, and you'll end up losing your precious pair of contacts.

What brand are your contacts? Did you talk to your eye care specialist before buying one? Have they expired? There isn't a scarceness of tips to keep in mind before going for contact lenses. To start with, you need to decide what kind of lenses you are going to wear.

While hard lenses are resistant to deposits and are gas permeable, soft lenses are prone to deposits, and contain more water. Moreover, colored contacts that people use for Halloween and theatrical purposes are disposable contact lenses.

Know your purpose and then buy, as a wrong choice may have an irreversible effect on your eyes, and you don't want to play with your eyes, or do you? Next, never go for low-quality lenses as they are harmful to your eyes. You never know what they're made of, and just because they're comparatively cheaper, you might end up buying them.

However, branded contacts from a reputable company provide warranty, and are the safest choice for your eyes. Lastly, check their expiry date. If you have been wearing lenses for quite some time, but have suddenly started feeling uncomfortable and irritated, chances are, your lenses are expired.

If none of these work, it's time you get a checkup done with an ophthalmologist, and know the reason why you can't keep the contacts on for a longer time.

You know, there isn't a single soul on the face of the earth who can wear contacts without causing a few milliseconds of irritation to their eyes. If they can, wow! They're ninjas! Drifting jokes apart, the truth is, you just get used to wearing contacts; there isn't any method. The ultimate trick is to wear them regularly and monitor your eyes.

After a few days of wearing them, your eyes will stop getting teary, you will experience lesser irritation, and will take seconds to put your contacts on! But if you still don't, get your eyes examined, and as harsh as it sounds, grab a pair of glasses instead. Yeah, sounds sad.