What is what to do when contact is stuck in eye?

If you have a contact lens stuck in your eye, here's what to do:

• Stay Calm: Panicking will only make it harder to remove the lens. Take slow, deep breaths.

• Wash Your Hands: Before touching your eye, thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water to prevent infection.

• Locate the Lens: Look in a mirror to try and find the contact. Gently pull your eyelids open wider to get a better view.

• Hydrate Your Eye: Use lubricating eye drops (artificial tears) to moisten the lens and your eye. This can help loosen the lens and make it easier to move.

• Blink Repeatedly: Sometimes, blinking vigorously can help dislodge the contact%20lens.

• Gently Massage Your Eyelid: With your eye closed, gently massage your upper and lower eyelids. This can help move the lens towards the center of your eye.

• Reposition the Lens: If you can see the edge of the contact, try gently nudging it back onto the cornea (the colored part of your eye). Use a clean fingertip or a cotton swab.

• Evert Your Eyelid (If Necessary): If you suspect the lens is stuck under your upper eyelid, gently evert (turn inside out) your upper eyelid. To do this, look down, gently grasp your eyelashes, and pull your eyelid up and over a cotton swab. Hold the lid in this position and look around to see if you can locate the contact.

• Seek Professional Help: If you've tried these methods and still can't remove the contact, don't continue to struggle. See an eye doctor (optometrist or ophthalmologist) as soon as possible. They have specialized tools to safely remove the lens and check for any damage to your eye.

• Do Not:

  • Rub your eye vigorously.
  • Use sharp objects to try to remove the lens.
  • Wear the other contact lens until your eye is examined (if you had a pair).