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How To Clean Contact Lenses
We show you how to clean and store your contact lenses. For this film we are using soft disposable contact lenses.
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Step 1:
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You will need
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Step 2:
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Wash and dry hands
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Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water, then make sure all the soap is rinsed off. Use a towel to completely dry your hands so there is no water left on them.
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Step 3:
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Remove contact lens
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Remove the first contact lens from your eye. To see how to do this, you can watch VideoJug's film called 'How to remove contact lenses.'
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Step 4:
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Rub
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Put the lens into the palm of your hand and pour some cleaning solution onto it. Gently rub the lens onto the palm of your hand with your finger for about thirty seconds. This will loosen any build-up of protein or dirt on the lens.
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Rinse
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Pour some rinsing solution onto the lens to rinse off any debris.
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Store
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Place the lens into the lens case, remembering to put it into the correct compartment for the left or right eye. Fill the compartment with storage solution and close it.
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Repeat
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Now repeat this procedure for your other contact lens. Your lenses can now be safely stored away until you are ready to use them again.
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