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This article was co-written by Shaune Wallace, OD. Dr. Wallace is an ophthalmologist in Nevada. He received his OD degree from the College of Optometry of Southern California in 2006 and is a member of the American Optometric Association.
There are 20 references cited in this article that you can see at the bottom of the page.
So you’ve finally put on your contact lenses, but now it’s time to take them off. Whether you wear soft or hard contact lenses, they can be easily removed in seconds. After you remove your contact lenses, you need to wash and store them properly before putting them back on. Here’s everything you need to know about how to clean soft and hard contact lenses and keep them safe when not wearing them.
Steps
Remove soft contact lenses
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Wash and dry your hands. Wash your hands thoroughly with antibacterial soap and warm water. Scrub for at least 20 seconds to remove any harmful bacteria that might get into your eyes, then dry your hands with a clean cotton towel. [1] X Trusted Source Centers for Disease Contrp and Prevention Go to source
- Do not touch your eyes with dirty hands to prevent infection.
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Look straight into the mirror. Stand in front of the bathroom mirror to see clearly. Try to look straight ahead instead of looking in other directions so that the lenses are in the center of your eyes. [2] X Research Source
- Seal the sink or place a towel on the tabletop to catch the lenses in case it falls.
- Check that the lenses are in the correct position by closing each eye in turn to test vision. If you see blur, the glasses may be misaligned. Close your eyes and move your eyelids to push the lenses into place. [3] X Research Sources
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Use your fingers to keep your eyes open. Use your non-dominant hand to pull up the upper eyelid. Place the middle finger of the dominant hand on the lower eyelid and gently pull down to open the eye. [4] X Research Sources
- Try to relax so that your eyes don’t jerk, making it harder to remove your lenses.
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Use your thumb and index finger to squeeze the lens and remove it. Lean in close to the mirror to see clearly. Look up and carefully touch the bottom of the lens with the tip of the index finger of your dominant hand. Slide the lenses down for a firmer grip. Next, you will use your thumb and index finger to squeeze the bottom of the lens so that it bends and comes out easily. [5] X Research Sources
- Be very gentle when removing lenses so you don’t accidentally scratch or tear them.
- If you find it difficult to adhere to the lenses, wet your fingertips with saline solution or lens cleaner to wet the lenses.
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Try sliding the lenses toward the corner of your eye if you can’t squeeze the lenses. Hold the eye open with both hands, touch the lens with the flesh of the index finger of the dominant hand and slide it toward the outer corner of the eye. Because it’s a soft lens, it will curl closer to the corner of the eye and fall off easily. [6] X Research Source
- Pulling the lens toward the corner of your eye is a good way to remove it if you have long fingernails and don’t want to scratch your eyes.
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Grab the lenses with the soft tip tweezers if you don’t want to touch your eyes. Specialized soft tip tweezers for contact lens removal have a soft silicone tip for a stronger lens grip. Hold your eyes open with your dominant hand and hold the tweezers with your other hand. Look straight ahead and carefully pinch the bottom of the lens with tweezers and pull away from the eye. [7] X Research Sources
- Avoid using regular tweezers to pick up contact lenses. Sharp tweezers can hurt your eyes or damage your lenses.
Remove hard contact lenses
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Wash hands thoroughly. Wash your hands with antibacterial soap and warm water before touching your eyes or contact lenses. Rinse thoroughly with soap and dry your hands with a clean towel. [8] X Research Sources
- Avoid touching the lenses with wet hands, as the water may contain impurities or bacteria that can cause infection.
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Look straight into the mirror. Lean in close to the mirror to see clearly. Try to make eye contact instead of looking at your finger or looking away. [9] X Research Source
- Look straight ahead to keep your eyes from blinking.
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Pull the outer corner of the eye to the side. Using the pad of the middle finger of the non-dominant hand, place it on the outer corner of the eye, gently stretching the skin to the side as far as possible. [10] X Research Source
- Stretching the outer corner of the eye is to lift the lens away from the eye and make it easier to remove.
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Blink hard to make the lenses fall off. Open your eyes as wide as possible before closing your eyelids tightly. If hard contact lenses don’t fall off right away, try blinking a few more times until the lenses loosen. It can fall on the cheekbone or the table below, and you can easily pick it up. [11] X Research Source
- If you are standing in front of the sink to remove your glasses, be sure to plug the drain hole or spread a towel over it so you don’t lose your lenses.
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Push the lens toward your nose if it doesn’t fall out when you blink. Use the middle finger of the non-dominant hand to hold the upper eyelid, and the middle finger of the dominant hand to hold the lower eyelid. Slowly push the eyelids from the outer corner of the eye toward the nose for the lenses to fall out. [12] X Research Source
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Use a contact lens remover if you can’t get it out. The contact lens remover has a suction cup on one end to suck up the bottom third of the contact lens. Wet the tool with a special solution. Pull the lower eyelid down with your non-dominant hand, and place the suction cup on the lower third of the lens. Simply pull the lenses up and take them out of your eyes. [13] X Research Source
- Use your fingers to push against the side of your eyelids to help loosen stubborn lenses.
- Avoid placing the suction cup in the center of the lens, as it will create too much suction and will be difficult to remove.
Wash and store contact lenses
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Wash the glasses case before use. Use a sterile disinfectant solution to clean the lens case. Rinse once more with disinfectant solution to thoroughly clean, then dry with a clean paper towel. [14] X Research Source
- You can wash your contact lens case right before you remove your lenses or after you put them in your eyes.
- Avoid using plain water to wash the lens case, as it can contaminate the lenses and cause infection.
- Replace your contact lens case every three months. [15] X Trusted Source American Optometric Association Go to Source
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Pour the new contact lens solution into the box. Pour out the old solution and pour the new solution into the can. Avoid reusing the old solution left in the box because bacteria can get in and spread to the lenses. [16] X Research Source
- Remember to use a disinfectant solution instead of a saline solution. While the saline solution can keep the lenses moist, you cannot properly disinfect them without using the correct solution. [17] X Trusted Source American Optometric Association Go to Source
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Process each lens in turn. To avoid mixing your lenses, you should remove and wash each lens in turn so that you can still see clearly when wearing one lens while rinsing the other. Try to get into the habit of removing certain lenses every day in order to reduce the risk of confusion. [18] X Research Sources
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Clean the lenses with contact lens cleaner. Place the lenses in the palm of your hand and put a few drops of contact lens cleaner on the lenses, then rub the lenses with the flesh of your fingers for about 15 seconds to wash away dirt and microorganisms on the surface. [19] X Research Source Flip the other side up to clean both sides of the glass. [20] X Trusted Source US Food and Drug Administration Go to source
- Try not to let your nails scratch the lenses to avoid damaging the lenses.
- Thoroughly rinse your contact lenses daily to reduce the risk of eye inflammation or contact-related complications. [21] X Trusted Source Centers for Disease Contrp and Prevention Go to source
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Put the contact lenses in the box. Be sure to put the lenses in their correct compartment. Place the washed lenses in the case to soak in the solution. [22] X Trusted Source American Optometric Association Go to Source
- You may need to pour more solution into the case after you put your lenses in. Make sure the solution is enough to submerge the lenses.
- If you wear disposable contact lenses, throw them away instead of storing them.
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Repeat the process for the other eye. Remove the contact lens in the other eye and rinse as you did with the first lens. Now that you’ve removed the rest of your lenses – put on your glasses to see better when rinsing your lenses. Rinse the other lens and put it in the other compartment of the case.
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Soak your contact lenses in the solution for about 4-6 hours. Close the lid tightly to prevent dust or bacteria from entering. Place the contact lens case in a cool, dry place while waiting for the solution to disinfect the lenses. Once the lenses have been thoroughly disinfected, you can put them back on as usual. [23] X Trusted Source American Optometric Association Go to Source
- This time is also to give the eyes a rest and avoid eye strain.
- Hydrogen peroxide-based contact lens cleaners need 4-6 hours to turn into a saline solution, or else it can sting your eyes when you wear contact lenses. You may be able to remove your glasses earlier to wear if you use an all-purpose antiseptic solution to soak them. [24] X Trusted Source Centers for Disease Contrp and Prevention Go to source
Advice
- Remove contact lenses before swimming, soaking in hot tubs, or showering and bathing. [25] X Trusted Source Centers for Disease Contrp and Prevention Go to source
- Remove contact lenses before removing makeup. Rubbing when removing makeup can tear contact lenses..
- Always follow your ophthalmologist’s specific instructions for contact lens care.
Warning
- Replace contact lenses at least every 3 months to keep them clean and new. [26] X Trusted Source Centers for Disease Contrp and Prevention Go to source
- Do not wear contact lenses daily, overnight or while sleeping to avoid discomfort and inflammation. [27] X Research Source
- If the lenses seem stuck somewhere in your eye, use a saline solution to rinse your eyes. If you cannot remove your glasses, seek medical help. [28] X Trusted Source American Optometric Association Go to Source
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This article was co-written by Shaune Wallace, OD. Dr. Wallace is an ophthalmologist in Nevada. He received his OD degree from the College of Optometry of Southern California in 2006 and is a member of the American Optometric Association.
There are 20 references cited in this article that you can see at the bottom of the page.
So you’ve finally put on your contact lenses, but now it’s time to take them off. Whether you wear soft or hard contact lenses, they can be easily removed in seconds. After you remove your contact lenses, you need to wash and store them properly before putting them back on. Here’s everything you need to know about how to clean soft and hard contact lenses and keep them safe when not wearing them.
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