Contact Lens Applicator & Tweezer Set

How to Use a Contact Lens Applicator & Tweezer Set: A Complete Guide

Using a contact lens inserter kit is the most hygienic way to handle your lenses. Whether you have long nails or are a beginner, follow these 5 easy steps for a struggle-free experience.

Step 1: Preparation & Hygiene

• Wash Your Hands: Thoroughly wash your hands with mild, oil-free soap and dry them with a lint-free towel.

• Sanitize the Tools: Always rinse your Contact Lens Tweezer and Applicator with fresh multi-purpose solution before every use. Never use tap water.

Step 2: Picking up the Lens (Using Tweezers)

• Open your lens case carefully.

• Use the soft-tip tweezers to gently lift the lens.

• Pro Tip: Avoid using fingernails or the hard plastic part of the tool, as this can cause microscopic tears in the lens.

Step 3: Positioning the Lens

• Transfer the lens from the tweezers to the suction cup/head of the Applicator.

• The “U” Test: Ensure the lens is upright. It should look like a perfect bowl (U-shape). If the edges flare out like a plate, it is inside out.

• Optional: Add a single drop of lens solution inside the lens bowl for extra moisture.

Step 4: Safe Insertion

1. Stand in front of a well-lit mirror.

2. Use your non-dominant hand to pull your upper eyelid up and your lower eyelid down.

3. Slowly bring the Applicator toward your eye and gently place the lens onto the cornea (the center) or the white part of the eye.

4. Once you feel the lens adhere, pull the applicator away slowly.

5. Look around (up, down, left, right) and blink gently to settle the lens into place.

Step 5: Removing the Lens Safely

• The Pinch Method: Use the soft-tip tweezers to gently pinch the bottom edge of the lens.

• Once you feel a slight grip, move the lens away from your eye.

• Alternative: Use the applicator to gently slide the lens down to the white of your eye before pinching it off with the tweezers.

Maintenance & Safety Tips

• Air Dry: After use, rinse your tools with solution and let them air dry inside their case to prevent mold or bacteria.

• The 3-Month Rule: Replace your applicator and tweezer set every 2–3 months, just as you would your lens case.

• Be Gentle: Never apply heavy pressure to your eyeball. If you feel discomfort, stop and try again.