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We carry soft, astigmatic and bi-focal contact
lenses. We also carry Gaspermeable and Kerataconus
contact lenses.
Soft Contact Lens CareHow to insert your lenses* Wash your hands with a mild soap, rinse completely and dry with a lint-free towel. A wet finger may cause a soft lens to flatten. Avoid using fingernails to handle your lenses. * If you're working near a sink, close the drain. * Get in the habit of always working with the right lens first to avoid mix-ups. * Pour the lens and storage fluid from the case into your palm. * Inspect the lens for particles, deposits or tears. * Place the lens, cup side up, on your dry forefinger. Determine if the lens is right side out. If it is, the lens edge will appear almost straight up. If inside-out, the edges will flare out slightly. Another test is to place the lens on a crack in the palm of your hand and then cup the hand slightly. This will flex the lens. If the edge of the lens curls inwards, it is the correct way out. If the edge curls outwards and wraps onto the palm of the hand, it is inside out. If it is inside out, reverse it. Insert o Hold the upper lashes (or lids) to prevent blinking. o Pull the bottom eyelid down using your middle finger. o Look up so the white part of your eye shows. o Place the lens onto the exposed white part of your eye. o Or, instead of looking up, look straight ahead at the lens and gently place it in the center of your eye. o Remove your finger and let go of the lids, bottom lid first, and then top. * Look downward to help position the lens, then close your eyes momentarily. * Apply one or two drops of lens lubricant (eye drops) if your lenses feel dry or if blurry vision occurs during wear. * Follow the same steps to insert the other lens. Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP)How to insert your lenses* Wash hands with a mild soap, rinse completely and dry with a lint-free towel. Keep fingernails short and smooth to avoid damaging your lenses or scratching your eye. * If you're working near a sink, close the drain. * Get in the habit of always working with the right lens first to avoid mix-ups. * Remove the lens from its case and inspect it for cleanliness, chips and scratches. * Place the lens, cup side up, on the tip of your index finger. * Apply a few drops of wetting solution, which is designed to make the lens surface more compatible with your tears and increase comfort. (Never use saliva. It contains bacteria that can cause infection.) Insert o Tilt your head forward and bring the lens towards your eye. o Using the middle finger of the same hand, gently pull down your lower lid. o Lift the upper lid with your other hand. o Look at the lens. o Place the lens on your eye, release your lids, lower lid first, then upper, and close your eyes. o Follow the same steps to insert the left lens. How to remove your lenses * Wash and dry your hands and close any nearby drains. * Use your finger to separate your lids at the outer corner, making sure that they are above and below the contact lens. * Staring wide, use the finger to pull the lids outwards and slightly upwards, towards the top of your ear. If the lens has not fallen out once you have pulled your lids as far as possible, blink. * Cup the other hand under your eye to catch the lens as it falls out. To make an appointment for Contact Lenses Please Click Here |