How to Tell Which Part of the Contact Lens Goes Next to the Eye
- 1). Place the contact lens on the tip of your finger with its edges pointing up. Make sure the contact lens is well moisturized with contact lens solution and is holding its curved shape.
- 2). Hold your finger at eye level and observe the profile that the contact lens forms. If the edges flare out, the lens is inverted or inside out. If the lens forms a U-shaped cup, it is in the right direction.
- 3). Pop the lens the other way and observe its profile again if you are unsure.
- 4). Inspect the edges of tinted contact lenses. Look down straight at the lens when it is placed on your finger. If you cannot see the tinting around the edges, your lens is in the wrong direction.
- 5). Insert your cleansed and moisturized contact lens. If you were mistaken about the lens orientation and feel some discomfort, take the lens out and start again.