How to put in contact lenses (3 different methods) | Optometrist Tutorial

Are you having trouble putting in your contact lenses? Optometrists, Dr Pricilla Ho (O.D.) and Dr Andrew Nguyen (O.D.), goes through 3 different easy methods of putting in soft contact lenses as well as tips and tricks so you can easily put them in safely without scratching your eyes. This is a great tutorial for beginners or a crash course before you see your optometrist.

This does not replace a contact lens fitting and tutorial with your eyecare provider as they can give you professional guidance and will improve the likelihood of success.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Before you start
01:51 Removing the lens from the packaging
02:38 How to handle the lens
03:11 How to tell if your lens is inside out
03:59 Insertion - Method #1 (Right handed version)
04:31 Insertion - Method #1: How to lift the eyelids out of the way
05:28 Insertion - Method #1: How to put the lens in
07:01 Insertion - Method #1 (Left handed version)
07:30 Insertion - Method #2
07:10 Insertion - Method #3
08:10 Final thoughts

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[PedalNinja]

i struggled with using contacts, i gave up trying to use them because they took so long to insert, it was too frustrating, i really need these for cycling, so i tried again, failing miserably. i could never get them in, but after watching this video, your advice to pull the lid back FROM the eye lashes and lid edge was the key, that was my "ah ha!" moment, almost every tutorial says " close to the lid ", never mentioning the eyelashes. as soon as you mentioned the eyelashes blocking, it clicked, i took me no time, maybe 3 tries to get mine in using this method, it was much easier once i held the lashes at the lid edge, i'm so much more encouraged and confident i can use these when i need them now. THANK YOU! :)

[winnieliu]

thank you so much for this video!! I’m a new contact lens wearer and just had my appointment with my optometrist. she showed me method #2 and I was able to do it but have struggled to do it consistently—sometimes it takes me 1 min, other times 15 min. after trying your method #1 I think I’ve struck gold!! I was able to do it on the first try for both eyes and I’m so happy that I won’t have to struggle going forward! ☺️

[jj_cheddarcheese]

I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH I was struggling and I was crying bc I couldn’t get them out this is my first time taking out contacts you guys are the only ones that actually helped me TYSM❤❤

[evano]

Fantastically made video! This helped so much, since my optometrist didn’t explain much and just sat there for 30 minutes watching me fail. This video thoroughly explained how to insert contact lenses in great quality and description, so thank you so, so, so much!

[zdctenm]

This makes me feel MUCH BETTER! Everyone talks like there is only "one way" to do it. I personally cannot center my lenses on my eye, so I have to put it on the side or lower white part of my eye. Thank you for reminding us that there are more than one way(s)!!!

[gabriellesweeney]

So glad y’all showed method 2 because my optometrist kept telling me not to look away when I was trying to put it on the white part

[-lius-]

This video was seriously so helpful! There were mistakes that I was making that I didn't realize I was making and they addressed them which helped me fix the mistakes. This was the most helpful video from all the vids I watched about putting in contacts. Thank you!

[LucyMorningstar]

This is one of the best videos I've watched. Thank you. My optometrist was useless, kept telling me to look straight ahead and he offered no useful tips or options to assist me as a first-time wearer of contact lenses. I have an appointment tomorrow for a second attempt at putting my contact lenses in. Thank you for this video!

[fernandasantillan]

At LAST I am finally able to put them on myself!!

[warriorodin]

Putting in and taking out lenses are a pain. After watching this and the other vids. You saved my sanity. Thank you

[corky]

Just got a sample from the optometrist and took them out and the third method worked the best. So glad you mentioned all the extra methods! I put them in at the optometrist's office and it was a struggle. I think from your description that one of them may have been in backwards because it was exactly as you said about the vision being a little better but not perfect. I'll see if it's better tomorrow. Thank you for this great video!

[Haxz]

This video is a certified banger. Greatest contact lens tutorial out there.

[EnergizeOptimizeTV]

This video was a lifesaver for me! 🙌 I can totally relate to the struggle of getting minimal guidance from the optometrist. It's frustrating, right? 😅 Your tutorial was a breath of fresh air, and I finally feel confident with contact lens insertion. Big thanks for breaking it down so clearly! 👏 Looking forward to more eye-care tips from you! 🌈💖

[oak]

omg omg omg omg I AM WEARING LENSES....finally. I struggled to wear lenses for so long- i keep blinking every time and it's a reflex action I can't control. The tip about looking at the mirror from the side was the most helpful for me. THANK YOU SO MUCH TOT

[tghgcoq]

This helped me quite a lot, when I was putting my lenses in previous I was pressing them onto my eye and wondering why they were folding back...watching this and just placing them close and letting them suction on was what helped me!

[estimatt]

Excellent job on this tutorial. Thank you.

[drashtimodi]

Wow...
I had been trying to wear lenses for hours but after learning your 2nd method I got to wear it in a few minutes

[AllThingsLovely]

Great video. Had my first experience trying to put contacts in I manganged to get the right 1 in but the left I couldn't but in saying that I wouldn't say having a very pushy and unpatient staff member pushing you out the door to feel comfortable putting them in help much. Oh and left me with a blood shot eye. 😢

[theadminusertheadminuser]

very very useful, i am yet to try it but before hand my issues was keeping the eye open so now i have figured out how to keep it open, hopefully it works!!

[Badgerzrt]

You save the day I was about to give up till I saw this video, Thank you so much!!