How to Apply and Remove Yearly Colored Contact Lenses Safely

Quick answer

Always wash and dry your hands before handling yearly colored lenses. Apply with clean fingertips, avoid touching the lens to surfaces, and store in fresh solution after each removal.

Step-by-step guide to apply and remove yearly colored lenses

1. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly: Use mild soap and rinse well. Dry with a lint-free towel. Any residue or moisture can transfer dirt or bacteria to the lens. Avoid scented or oily soaps that leave a film on your fingers.
2. Check the lens is right-side out: Place the lens on your fingertip. If the edges flare outward like a bowl, it's inside out. If they curve upward like a cup, it's correct. Inserting an inside-out lens causes discomfort and poor vision.
3. Apply the lens to your eye: Hold your upper eyelid open with one hand and pull down your lower lid with the other. Look up and gently place the lens on the white of your eye. Blink slowly to center it. Never rub your eye after insertion; if it feels off, remove and reapply.
4. Remove the lens with clean, dry fingers: Look up, pull down your lower lid, and gently slide the lens down to the white of your eye. Pinch it off softly. Do not drag it off the cornea. If the lens feels stuck, apply a few drops of rewetting solution and blink before trying again.
5. Clean and store the lens properly: Rub the lens with fresh multipurpose solution for about 20 seconds on each side. Rinse and place it in a clean case filled with new solution. Never top off old solution. Replace your lens case every three months to prevent bacterial buildup.

Products that help with safe lens handling

• Hazel Premium Colored Contact Lenses (Yearly): Natural-looking Hazel colored contact lenses from the Premium series, designed for everyday comfort. Specifications: DIA 14.2mm, BC 8.6mm, Water 40%, Color Hazel, Replacement Yearly. The consistent 14.2mm diameter and 8.6mm base curve make these lenses easy to center on the eye, reducing the risk of improper placement during application.

  

• Mel Hidrocor Colored Contact Lenses (Yearly): Natural-looking Mel colored contact lenses from the Hidrocor series, designed for everyday comfort. Specifications: DIA 14.2mm, BC 8.6mm, Water 40%, Color Mel, Replacement Yearly. The 40% water content helps the lens stay hydrated during wear, making removal less likely to cause discomfort or sticking.

  

• Gray Spanish Real Colored Contact Lenses (Yearly): Natural-looking Real Gray colored contact lenses from the Spanish Real series, designed for everyday comfort. Specifications: DIA 14.0mm, BC 8.5mm, Water 40%, Color Real Gray, Replacement Yearly. The slightly smaller 14.0mm diameter and 8.5mm base curve may feel snugger for some eyes, so careful alignment during application is especially important.