LENSES INSERTION AND REMOVAL OF CONTACT LENSES Initially, you should insert and remove your contact lenses over a cloth or towel spread on the table. A mirror might be handy while learning techniques, but you should learn to do without it. If you fail in an attempt to insert a lens, the lens should be rinsed before trying again. INSERTION Place the lens on the index finger and retract the lower lid with the second finger. Look up, and place the lens onto the lower portion of the sclera. Remove the index finger and slowly release the lid. Close your eyes and lightly massage the lid to help centre the lens. REMOVAL Retract the lower lid with the second finger and place the index fingertip on the lower edge of the lens. Slide the lens down onto the sclera. Gently pinch the lens lightly between the thumb and index finger. Roll the thumb and index finger together causing the lens to double, which allows air beneath the lens, and remove from the eye. NORMAL SYMPTOMS DURING ADAPT

Although there are many different contact lenses designs, there are basically two types. HARD GAS PERMEABLE LENSES are made from plastic and are curved to match the cornea. They cover the central part of the cornea and are held in place by the surface tension of the tears. These are available in materials that enable them to be worn for up to 30 days sleeping. SOFT CONTACT LENSES are made of a soft, flexible plastic material and cover the whole of the cornea. The type of lens that is finally prescribed depends on the need and suitability of the patient for a particular lens type. Two types exist; CONVENTIONAL SOFT LENSES, which last 2 years, as well as DISPOSABLE CONTACT LENSES which are worn for periods between one day and four weeks (being removed at night), and then discarded. The period of wear is dependent upon the material. New Contact Lenses wearers should adopt a responsible, patient and determined attitude to wearing and handling their lenses. The lenses are susceptib

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