Why is it taking so long to put in my contacts?

Question

I just got contacts yesterday. Today when I put them in it took an hour. Is that normal? Or am I not putting them in right?

Answer 1

First day I had to put mine in by mysellf, it took me like 45 minutes. You'll get used to it within a week. Now I can do it in now time. It is normal.

Dont lift up your top eyelid like they tell you too, its easier to have the contact on your index finger and pull down your bottom eyelid with your middle finger, look up, and put it in.

hope it helps.

goodluck.

Answer 2

the first time i put mine it took me about an hour too. yes, its normal. here's how i put mine in. first, wash your hands. next, use your index or middle finger to pull up your eyelid. then, with your other hand use your middle finger to pull below your eye down. after that, use your index finger and thumb to slightly pinch the contact so it will come out. don't be afraid to touch your eye besides, you're not really touching your eye you're touching your contact. finally, put the contacts in solution. hope this helped! :)

Answer 3

Read the following regarding my experience with contacts. I just gave this answer to someone else.  

I wear some of the best contacts out there and they cost $35.00 a box of 6. They are acuvue oaysis. They last 2 weeks but I keep them for a month. I have the same script in both eyes so one box last me 3 months. You can get Acuvue 2 for about $17.00 a box. Just keep in mind that wearing contacts is not all it is cracked up to be. I have been wearing them for 20 years. I got my first pair when I was 15 and it took me a year to get used to them. I had a friend who got contacts and she could never get used to them so she wasted her money on them. So if you want them plan to wear them at least 6 hours everyday until you get used to them. I am not kidding i would sit there for an hour putting in contacts because they just didnt feel right. I did this almost every day for about a year if not more because i was like you determined not to wear glasses.