How do I take a contact lens out?

Removing a soft lens is a two-finger pinch — never a scratch or a poke.

1. Wash and dry hands thoroughly.
2. Look upward and pull the lower eyelid down with your middle finger.
3. Slide the lens onto the lower white of the eye with your index finger.
4. Pinch the lens gently between your thumb and index finger and lift it away.

If the lens feels stuck or won't move, do not force it. Drop in 2–3 re-wetting drops, wait 30 seconds, then try again. A truly stuck lens almost always means it has dried out — moisture restores mobility within a minute.

For rigid gas-permeable lenses, the technique is different — your optician will demonstrate the lid-blink method.