How to Put in Contact Lenses Without Using a Mirror

Placing contact lenses in your eyes gets easier after awhile. But it can be difficult for some without the help of a mirror. Learn how to place and remove contacts without poking your eyes out.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Sit at a table and have a cloth towel placed on it. The towel is used to make sure the contact lands on it safely in case one or both contacts does not go in your eye and slips from your finger.

2. Place contact on the tip of your middle finger with the hand you use the most. Use your other hand to open your eye with your thumb and forefinger. Make sure both your lower and upper eyelids are widely open so the contacts can easily set inside.

3. Slightly tip your head down then slowly move your lenses to the pupil. Lightly touch the pupil so the lenses are directly in. Now blink a few times so it is place in the pupil.

4. To remove the contacts, lightly pinch or squeeze the contacts using both the thumb and forefinger.

Tips & Warnings

• If you fail the first time, do not worry. Putting contacts in without using a mirror can be a challenge. It takes time and practice and eventually you will have no problem using this tactic.
• Do not attempt to put on contacts without a mirror if you are a first time contact wearer. Get used to inserting contact lenses in your eyes with a mirror until you are more experienced.

[RWNewhouse]

on 12/19/2008 I'm addicted to the mirror for my contacts. I'll try this!

[Sounique]

on 12/6/2008 Great tips!