Safely and easily putting in contact lenses requires good hygiene and putting your lenses in exactly the same way, every time. Learn how to do it.
Soft Contact Lenses Soft contact lenses are thin and flexible, so they mold easily to the shape of your eye. After years of innovation, soft contacts first became available in America in the 1970s and have since come to occupy the top spot in the contact world: about 86% of Americans wh...
Putting in and taking out contacts doesn't have to be a hassle. Learn how to do it right with our comprehensive guide and enjoy a hassle-free contact-wearing experience with Hubble.
A contact lens that is put in the wrong way round will generally be more uncomfortable and may feel slightly scratchy, like an eyelash in your eye. It won’t sit comfortably on the curvature of your eye and will easily move from the centre. It may even pop out. How your vision looks...
The Easiest Way To Put in ContactsThere are six key steps to putting in contacts easily and safely. 1. Wash your hands Handling contact lenses will transfer dirt, debris, and oil from your skin to the lens unless your hands are squeaky clean. Wash them thoroughly with an oil- and fra...
Wash Your Hands:Just like the first step of putting your contacts in, always clean your hands before touching your eyes. Pull the Bottom of Your Eyelid Down:Use your middle finger to hold your eyelid down, then touch the contact. It should easily stick to the bottom of your finger so yo...
Next Steps for Contact Lens Wearing Once you've washed your hands and ensured that the lenses are the right side up,you're ready to put them in your eyes. Use your dominant hand to pull your eyelid up. This will feel strange at first, so take your time (and if needed, a few deep...
If this doesn’t work, put a new contact lens on the eye and blink. This can pull the stuck contact lens back to the center of the eye, where you can easily take it out. Removing Gas-Permeable Contact Lenses Gas-permeable (or hard) contact lenses can also get stuck. Removing these ...
Eye drops for dry eyes usually come in small bottles, so should easily fit into your personal allowance. Just remember to put them in the clear plastic ziplock bag with any other liquids, pastes or gels, and declare them at airport security. Pack them near the top of your luggage for ea...
The process is simple! First, click on the links below to go to the websites of companies that make contact lenses (each link opens in a new tab/window). There, you’ll find a link to a form where you put in your information. ...