Now for the fun part - it's time to bond with your new lenses! Putting in and removing your contact lenses is actually very easy - all it takes is getting the moves down before you get started. We've broken the process down into 4 simple steps:

First, wash your hands thoroughly and dry them with a lint-free towel, so you can get the best grip.
Then gently lift the lens from the packet onto your index fingertip.
Hold your upper eyelid up while pulling down on your lower lid and place the contact lens over your iris (the coloured part of the eye that surrounds the pupil). If you find this tricky, try looking to the side and place it onto your sclera (the white part).
Help it find its place by looking up and down, and blinking strongly - this also helps remove any air bubbles that might have formed. Once it feels comfortable, repeat the steps above for your other eye.

The thing is that applying contact lenses isn't really a one-size-fits-all process! It's all about what works best and feels comfortable for you. Whether the technique your optician showed you at your contact lens fitting wasn't quite right, or you want to work out how to put contact lenses in with long nails: our opticians have put together helpful video tutorials on how to put in and remove your lenses. The video guides simplify the process, taking you through all the steps you need to get the hang of it before you go for it.

But sometimes, things just don't go to plan, and you might get yourself in a bit of muddle trying to apply your lenses. If you do, it's important to give your eyes a break, take a breather and apply some eye drops. There's no point trying if your eyes are irritated, and after they've had a good rest, you can get going again.

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Contact lens beginner tips and tricks