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06.24.08, 18:22 PM General Topics
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How can I get over my fear of wearing contacts? I can't get the contact into my eye [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.24.08, 06:22 PM Flag
 

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oddly enough, shorter finger nails really help. It's hard to get the angle right if they are long, and it looks like you're going to scratch your eye. (Not going to solve the fear, but it is a helpful hint) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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by wearing glasses [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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come on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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well some people just can't put anything into their eye. My DH is exhibit A [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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alcohol to calm the nerves... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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interesting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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I actually might try that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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not too much though! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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It really is much harder the first time putting in and taking out, after that it gets much easier... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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If you can do it once, from then it will get easier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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Sorry--hit enter too fast. Try holding the top eyelid open with the middle finger of one hand. Hold the bottom eyelid open with the middle finger of the other hand. Then put contact lens on the pointer finger of the hand that is holding the bottom eyelid open and slowly move it toward the eye, looking away as you do. Keep that finger very slow and steady. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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how can I do it the first time?! I am scared that once I get it in, I wont be able to get it out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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getting it out is easier, as long as you eyes aren't really dry. My optomotrist made me do it once before he let me take the contacts, I suggest you get their help. One other piece of advice, getting contacts is easier if you put a drop of contact solution in the bowl of the contact. It helps it to slide right on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:40 PM Flag
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Thank you everyone for the good advice. I have been trying to get the contacts in at the eye dr's office - I have been 4 times and still cannot do it. I use all of his samples and leave without success. I am so embarrassed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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Good luck--you will get there eventually. In terms of getting it out, do the same thing as putting it in--hold the top lid open with one finger; bottom with the other. Then look away and use the pointer finger to push the lens over (off the pupil) and take it out with your pointer finger and thumb. When I was first being taught how to do this, the person at the eye doctor's office just had me hold the top eyelid open. It worked better for me when I used the other hand to hold the bottom eyelid open too. Even now, that's how I put them in and out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:53 PM Flag
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