Helpful Tips When Removing Hybrid Lenses
Hybrid lenses can have a more lubricious and wettable lens surface to contribute to increased comfort. The more “slippery” lens surface may also initially make the lenses more challenging to remove. While there may be a brief adjustment period for handling and removing the lens, with a little practice you should quickly adjust to your new lenses. Here are some hybrid removal tips:
As a general rule, contact lenses are the wettest when they are first inserted in the eye; therefore, this is when they may be the most challenging to remove. Lenses that have been “on eye” for five minutes or more generally have fewer tears covering the lens surface and are easier to remove.
First, practice removing your hybrid lenses with a tissue. The tissue should make removing these moist lenses easy, and can always be used as a “back-up” removal method if needed. Follow these steps:
1.) Place the tissue over your forefinger and thumb.
2.) Using a strong narrow pinch, with the fingertips at the 5 and 7 o’clock positions on the lens, apply slight pressure; wait for a “1, 2” count and then roll fingertips together and back toward the palm of the hand.
Once you are comfortable and confident using a tissue to remove your lenses, you can practice removing the lenses without the tissue, using a strong narrow pinch with very dry fingers (in place of the dry tissue). Follow these steps:
1.) Using one hand, pull your upper lid back.
2.) Using your finger on the opposite hand, pull down your lower lid gently.
3.) Place very dry fingertips at the 5 and 7 o’clock positions on the lens and apply slight pressure; wait for a “1, 2” count and then roll fingertips together and back toward the palm of the hand.
4.) Fingers need to be dried with a towel between each removal attempt. Rubbing fingers together until heat is felt from the friction will also ensure fingers are completely dry.
Here are some more handling and care videos for SynergEyes hybrid lenses:
How To Remove A Slippery Hybrid Lens
• How To Remove Hybrid Contact Lenses
Duette Lens Handling and Care
• Duette Contact Lenses: Lens Handling and Care
SynergEyes Hybrid Contact Lens Handling and Care
• SynergEyes Hybrid Lenses: Removal & Lens Care
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