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

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  • @PedalNinja
    @PedalNinja Рік тому +36

    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 SOOOOOOO 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! :)

    • @karrenlistherway
      @karrenlistherway 2 місяці тому +2

      Same here! After a few failed attempts, I thought that maybe wearing contacts is not for everyone. Lol
      But after watching this video, everything came easy. Thank you!!!

  • @evano7
    @evano7 Рік тому +21

    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!

  • @jj_cheddarcheese12345
    @jj_cheddarcheese12345 Рік тому +27

    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❤❤

  • @winnieliu7833
    @winnieliu7833 2 роки тому +78

    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! ☺️

    • @EyesExplained
      @EyesExplained  2 роки тому +6

      That's amazing! Good job! With more practice you'll get it in and out easily every time 😁

    • @jillclarke782
      @jillclarke782 2 роки тому +3

      I am new to contact lenses too and this video was very helpful. I am primarily right handed but also a bit ambidextrous so when I do my left eye I use my left hand as I find that most comfortable. I’m still trying to master on how to get the lenses out as I tend to tear up a bit 😢. Thank you for your informative demonstration.

    • @jhontuishlam8821
      @jhontuishlam8821 2 роки тому

      @@EyesExplained i

    • @adeoluallen2007
      @adeoluallen2007 Рік тому

      👍

  • @Sav-l2q
    @Sav-l2q Рік тому +7

    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)!!!

  • @indigo714
    @indigo714 2 роки тому +27

    They make it look so easy

  • @-lius-
    @-lius- Рік тому +3

    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!

  • @gabriellesweeney6681
    @gabriellesweeney6681 Рік тому +5

    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

  • @otakuking69
    @otakuking69 2 години тому

    After more than 90 minutes of unsuccessfully trying method 1, I found success with method 2 almost instantly!

  • @DodaGarcia
    @DodaGarcia 6 днів тому

    Thank you for this tutorial!! I've been wearing lenses on and off for 20 years and always struggle with putting them on, but this method clarified a lot of the issues I've had.
    EDIT: Just tried and it worked!! In one or two tries I got both lenses on.

  • @corky23
    @corky23 Рік тому +5

    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!

  • @LucyMorningstar999
    @LucyMorningstar999 11 місяців тому +3

    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!

  • @Haxz3
    @Haxz3 11 місяців тому +1

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

  • @warriorodin8367
    @warriorodin8367 2 роки тому +5

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

  • @DanielSims-i5z
    @DanielSims-i5z 10 місяців тому

    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!

  • @GeinsArtAndCraftSupplies
    @GeinsArtAndCraftSupplies 3 місяці тому

    I just got my first pair of costume contacts today. I was having a major struggle but I watched this and got 'em in on the second go :) Many thanks!

  • @oak6677
    @oak6677 5 місяців тому

    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

  • @estimatt
    @estimatt 4 місяці тому +1

    Excellent job on this tutorial. Thank you.

  • @ThetaWindfall
    @ThetaWindfall 3 місяці тому

    This is an excellent tutorial. I was having trouble getting my lenses in after my first fitting, but this seems to have given me the tips i needed to start getting them in quickly

  • @meapp7173
    @meapp7173 Місяць тому

    Just did it thank y'all so much I have been trying to put them on for three days God bless you guys ❤🙏🏾👍🏾

  • @EnergizeOptimizeTV
    @EnergizeOptimizeTV Рік тому +2

    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! 🌈💖

  • @drashtimodi1698
    @drashtimodi1698 11 місяців тому

    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

  • @ilyonnes
    @ilyonnes 2 роки тому +11

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

  • @jenm1948
    @jenm1948 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for this informative video quite thorough, simple and easy to follow! I was in the clinic for almost an hour just to try for the 1st time to put on contacts and prior to that they let me watch a video of a certain brand also in youtube. The video is not as thorough as this and not as detailed. It didn’t help me at all. I kid you not, took me an hour to practice I was so frustrated thinking it wont work as I struggle to practice put it on. In desperate attempt to have other technique, I stumbled on this demo. Oh wow what can I say, I tried it and was more succesful and reduced the time I spent putting it on. I’m glad you adressed and included lefties too. That was thoughtful. Thank you both did a great job and you have been very helpful. No crazy adlibs just pure wonderful and substantial content . Salute! You gained a new subscriber here.

    • @EyesExplained
      @EyesExplained  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your thoughtful comment. We are so happy the video has helped you. And thank you for subscribing!

  • @Badgerzrt
    @Badgerzrt 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @theadminusertheadminuser3369
    @theadminusertheadminuser3369 5 місяців тому

    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!!

  • @succulenttita2137
    @succulenttita2137 7 місяців тому

    OMG! Ive been trying to put my contacts for 30 mins and i almost lost hope but thanks to your video! It only took me seconds to put my contacts! Hahaha thanks a lot

  • @nanaheartsdrake
    @nanaheartsdrake 3 місяці тому

    This video really helped, thank you!!

  • @chirpydebs
    @chirpydebs Рік тому +3

    I was on the verge of giving up trying to insert my contact lenses for the first time, but following your third method I pretty much got them in on the first attempt. I am soooo pleased!. My optician wasn't the most patient when they showed me how to insert and remove them and I did get nervous, so thank you! 🥰... I have to say it's not as clear as wearing glasses, but will that improve as my eyes get used to them? I have dailies as I only plan to wear them when I need to be glasses-free (and I do like my glasses), about once or twice a week. Will this be often enough for my eyes to adapt to wearing them?... Thank you again!

    • @Unknown-jf5sk
      @Unknown-jf5sk Рік тому

      Hello!! I've just got mine yesterday and i am terrified of putting them on , but can u tell me How to did you get over the fear of something touching your eye? It has always been something scary to me ):

    • @chirpydebs
      @chirpydebs Рік тому

      @@Unknown-jf5sk I can't say I'm fully over the fear of putting them, but I do find removing them harder. Yesterday I managed to put them both in less than an hour 😆

    • @EyesExplained
      @EyesExplained  Рік тому

      If vision is a bit blurrier in contact lenses it can be due to a few different reasons. The most common ones being dry eyes or uncorrected astigmatism. You can use lubricating eye drops to help dry eyes and if the blurring vision is still bothering you you can ask your optometrist if they can help make your vision better. Good luck!

  • @tdb7992
    @tdb7992 6 місяців тому

    Ah, I was not expecting to hear Australian accents when I clicked on this. I am new to contacts, it takes me about fifteen minutes to put them in but I do enjoy wearing them. Thanks so much for explaining things. Hello from Perth!

  • @kaylinbarlow7039
    @kaylinbarlow7039 Рік тому

    Was helpful I'm going to put me in today ❤

  • @AllThingsLovely211
    @AllThingsLovely211 4 місяці тому

    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. 😢

  • @patriciamiller7133
    @patriciamiller7133 11 місяців тому

    Thank you. I'm new to contacts and I'm struggling

  • @marclopez9918
    @marclopez9918 2 роки тому +5

    Thank you very much for your video! It was really helpful!

    • @EnergizeOptimizeTV
      @EnergizeOptimizeTV Рік тому

      This video is a total game-changer! 🌟 Thank you for breaking down contact lens insertion into three different methods. The clarity and detail from an optometrist's perspective make it so much easier to follow. 🤓👁 Your tutorial is my go-to guide now! Keep the awesome content coming! 🎥💙

  • @ibstayfly
    @ibstayfly 3 місяці тому

    This video definitely helped. I recently had my eye exam and i struggled so much with the contacts but the doctor and his assistant helped me. They're both nice. The doctor put them in for me but he wanted me to practice taking them out. But the assistant really helped me alot and told me what techniques to do and how to hold my fingers etc. I definitely think its alot harder taking them out cuz i struggled so much with it
    I have the prescription to get my glasses but i honestly hate wearing them and wanna try contacts. But i had such a hard time with them especially taking them out. But the doctor said contacts is not for everyone. But it was my first time. If i do decide to get them i definitely have to practice putting them in and taking them out. Cuz i don't wanna get them and have a hard time then something happens
    How much do contacts cost
    I'm also interested in getting LASIK to not wear glasses at all. But i know its expensive. How much does LASIK cost
    I'm thinking LASIK would be the better option for me
    I thought you were gonna show how to take them out too

  • @greennumberthree
    @greennumberthree 2 роки тому +5

    Can you make one for hard contact lenses?

    • @EyesExplained
      @EyesExplained  2 роки тому +5

      Inserting hard lenses is pretty much the same as the soft ones. Just make sure you put the lens in the centre of the eye. Removing is different. Will put it on our list of videos to film!

    • @greennumberthree
      @greennumberthree 2 роки тому

      @@EyesExplained awesome! Can't wait!

  • @javerianasir8606
    @javerianasir8606 2 роки тому

    Thanks a alot it's really helpful 😇

  •  Рік тому

    Thank you so much for the tips ❤ i am new for wearing contact lenses… i easily put it …😊i was struggling 3 days ago putting it 🤣🤣🤣

  • @eileenadams5239
    @eileenadams5239 Рік тому

    Thank you so much 🎉

  • @roy_j2839
    @roy_j2839 2 роки тому +7

    Hi!
    It's been 3-4 days I have started wearing contact lenses. The thing is after inserting the lens when I blink, it feels like my eyelash is stuck in my eye.....and I also have to move my eyeballs to the corner in order to see things clearly. But this doesn't happen when I wear glasses.

    • @orysyaf8337
      @orysyaf8337 2 роки тому +2

      I had the same issue , switched my contact lenses to Bausch + Lomb ULTRA and now they are so comfortable barely feel it!

  • @xenon9996
    @xenon9996 8 місяців тому

    Thank u from taking hours to only couple minutes for me i was abt to cry 😂😂

  • @tammybadass4055
    @tammybadass4055 3 місяці тому +3

    For some of us it doesnt work like that. First of all, if I am trying to put in PRESCRIPTION contacts, its because I CANT SEE UP CLOSE WITHOUT GLASSES! You cant put a contact in your eye while wearing glasses now can you??" Therefore, its common sense that I'm not going to be able to see where the contact is going in at or if I even have my eye open enough! Every one of these type of videos are put on by someone who DOES NOT have problems seeing closeup!

    • @drubee7793
      @drubee7793 19 днів тому

      I bought a round swivel mirror similar to theirs but one side is 3X magnifying. It works a treat. I bought it on Amazon, wasn’t very expensive.

  • @Khushi6711a
    @Khushi6711a Рік тому

    Will the solution clean the makeup stuck on contact lens? As my finger touched the eyemakeup while removing my lens

    • @EyesExplained
      @EyesExplained  Рік тому

      It should. Make sure to rub and rinse the contact lens thoroughly. You can watch our contact lens cleaning video on how to do that.

  • @rae-ou5hf
    @rae-ou5hf 5 місяців тому

    thank you so much for including a left handed method 😁😁

  • @JEJackman
    @JEJackman 2 роки тому +2

    I like these tutorials, but I have not found one to help with my eye type. I have deep set, narrow eyes thanks to my neanderthal browline. I tried each of the methods shown, and just can't get the boogers past my eye lids. Any tutorials for deep set eyes?

    • @eviident8568
      @eviident8568 2 роки тому

      I have narrow eyes too. My eyelashes just won't let me through and it's really difficult to put contact lenses. When i wear them I look up. as much as I can. It works though it's still difficult. But it works!

  • @denziiey
    @denziiey Рік тому

    My eye keeps fighting with me though and i get pinned down! The blinking reflex is annoying so hopefully they adjust and get used to it.

    • @EyesExplained
      @EyesExplained  Рік тому

      With patience and practice it does get better!

  • @alizahamza5734
    @alizahamza5734 Рік тому

    My lens sting for a little while, how do i prevent this?

    • @shantia210
      @shantia210 Рік тому

      Do you like to use rewetting drops? They may help.

  • @farahismail19
    @farahismail19 13 днів тому

    i am struggling to put contact lenses i keep flinching at the end whats the solution it really makes me sad

  • @DeAndrethegoat27
    @DeAndrethegoat27 Рік тому

    My contacts don’t stick or is that normal and I need to touch my eye?

  • @natashak2125
    @natashak2125 24 дні тому

    I dont pull my too eyelid open at all. Just bottom and in it goes.

  • @TAHA-mn2pi
    @TAHA-mn2pi 2 місяці тому

    its my second day using those and i still cant wear em
    i thnik my eyes are too small of im doing somthing wrong

  • @multivitamin425
    @multivitamin425 Рік тому +4

    I cant even hold the eyelid

  • @yokaiwatchuniverse
    @yokaiwatchuniverse 5 місяців тому

    I have no idea how you guys do that. I've tried like a hundred times and still can't do that. My eyes just don't open that wide and even if I manage to put on the lens it's wavy so I have to take it out. 😢

  • @archanadas845
    @archanadas845 8 місяців тому

    How long I can sleep with contact lenses

  • @rogerg4916
    @rogerg4916 Рік тому

    My optometrist told me to hold the lens between the fingertips when either putting them in or taking them out.

    • @EyesExplained
      @EyesExplained  Рік тому

      There's always slight variations of the techniques we have suggested. If that technique works for you, great!

  • @herbertchew3157
    @herbertchew3157 2 роки тому

    It is information taught toward doctor of optometry school. Minor.

  • @AvarageYakuzaEnjoyer
    @AvarageYakuzaEnjoyer 3 місяці тому

    I feel a sort of irrational terror and a weird feeling in my eye when it is held open and my finger is approaching. Because of this, I fail to keep it open.
    I really want contact lenses but its proving to be quite difficult. (I have had 3 hours with an optician so far, got them in and out just a single time. 😢)

  • @marshallfelter2414
    @marshallfelter2414 Рік тому +2

    What if you’re ambidextrous?

    • @EyesExplained
      @EyesExplained  Рік тому

      Lucky you. Then use whichever hand that feels most comfortableb🙂

  • @msc2788
    @msc2788 Рік тому +1

    Finally

  • @ajs11201
    @ajs11201 Рік тому +1

    At 3:29-- the edges will SPLAY out, not spray out.... I don't think contact lenses are capable of spraying anything.

    • @Storyteller2078
      @Storyteller2078 3 місяці тому

      It’s English. There are many ways to convey the word “splay”.

    • @ajs11201
      @ajs11201 3 місяці тому

      @@Storyteller2078
      Fine. So go on and yell me how contact lenses spray.

  • @RavarsenBlogspot
    @RavarsenBlogspot 2 роки тому

    how to take it off!

    • @EyesExplained
      @EyesExplained  2 роки тому +1

      We did a video on that too! ua-cam.com/video/CyMy3Gww_64/v-deo.html

  • @masoodshah7882
    @masoodshah7882 7 місяців тому

    Why tf my eyes won't stay open lmao

  • @benstheweatherdog
    @benstheweatherdog День тому

    I gave up. You guys were no help

  • @Enough_Tumbleweed
    @Enough_Tumbleweed Рік тому

    There is no "easily" lol. Just wasted an hour and a half of my life to walk out of the bathroom with glasses on and eyes looking like i drug sandpaper across them. They will likely find themselves in the garbage, maybe theyll actually stick to the sides of the can since they wont my eye.