How do you remove colored multifocal contact lenses?

Removing colored multifocal contact lenses follows the same basic steps as removing regular contact lenses.

Here's a guide on how to remove colored multifocal contact lenses safely and effectively:

1. Wash Your Hands: Before touching your eyes or contact lenses, wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Dry your hands with a clean, lint-free towel to remove any soap residue.
2. Prepare Your Workspace: Find a well-lit area with a flat surface to work on. Place a clean tissue or towel on the surface to provide a clean area to set down your contact lens case and other supplies.
3. Position Yourself: Stand in front of a mirror or sit down with your elbows resting on a table. This helps stabilize your hands and provides better control when removing your contact lenses.
4. Inspect Your Lenses: Before removing your colored multifocal contact lenses, check to ensure that they are not damaged, torn, or inside out. If you notice any abnormalities, do not attempt to remove the lenses and consult your eye care professional.
5. Pull Down Your Lower Eyelid: Using your non-dominant hand, gently pull down your lower eyelid with your index or middle finger. This creates space for you to access the contact lens.
6. Look Up: Look up toward the ceiling to help expose the lower portion of your eye where the contact lens sits.
7. Pinch the Lens: With your dominant hand, use your thumb and index finger to pinch the colored multifocal contact lens gently. Be careful not to pinch too hard to avoid damaging the lens.
8. Slide the Lens Off: Slide the contact lens down to the white part of your eye (sclera) using a gentle pinching motion. Avoid rubbing or pulling the lens off forcefully to prevent irritation or damage to your eye.
9. Remove the Lens: Once the lens is on the white part of your eye, use your thumb and index finger to gently lift it off your eye. Be gentle and avoid squeezing the lens too tightly.
10. Place the Lens in Your Palm: Hold the contact lens in the palm of your hand or place it directly into the contact lens case filled with fresh multipurpose solution.
11. Repeat for the Other Eye: Follow the same steps to remove the colored multifocal contact lens from your other eye.
12. Clean and Store Your Lenses: After removing both lenses, clean them thoroughly with multipurpose contact lens solution as recommended by your eye care professional. Store them in a clean contact lens case filled with fresh solution.
13. Close Your Contact Lens Case: Securely close the contact lens case to prevent leakage and contamination.

By following these steps, you can safely and effectively remove colored multifocal contact lenses. If you encounter any difficulties or discomfort during the process, consult your eye care professional for assistance.