A huge number of people who use contact lenses face such a problem as removal. For this, a suction cup for lenses was invented, with which it becomes much easier to remove them. This device also helps to put on lenses.
Benefits
This special puller has many advantages, one of which is convenience. The polymer product is attached to the suction cup when used. There are other positive aspects of a suction cup for contact lenses, namely:
- reliability;
- security;
- caution.
After the lens is worn with the help of a puller, it will not move and will not fall out. When the lenses are inserted without a puller, pressure on the cornea increases. Frequent stretching of the eyelids leads to a loss of elasticity. In the case of a suction cup, they do not need to be stretched. Due to the fact that the puller does not squeeze the lens, it cannot be damaged.
Instructions for use
According to the instructions, you need to take a suction cup for the lenses, squeeze the bottom of the handle, which is called a pneumatic bulb. After this, attach the end of the suction cup to the convex side of the lens, loosening the air bag. There will be an increase in internal volume and as a result, the product will stick.
Then you need to bring the suction cup to the eye, making sure that it is in the correct position, press it to the eye. Squeeze the pneumatic bulb, the pressure will increase and push the lens away, pressing it to the eye. In order for her to stand up correctly, it is necessary to twist the eyeball.
Removal technology
Many users do not know how to remove the lens suction cup. First, you need to instill special moisturizing drops in your eyes and make sure that the product has become mobile. If the lens is stuck, it is necessary to instill it again, blink and massage the eyelid slightly. Such procedures should help. After that, take a suction cup for removing lenses with two fingers, pull the lower and upper eyelids with your free hand, bring it to the eye, squeeze a pneumatic bulb and gently press it to the cornea. It must be remembered that the device should only be brought at a right angle. After this, the pear must be loosened so that the pressure decreases, and pull away from you. On this procedure is considered complete.
Important Notice
A suction cup for lenses has a disadvantage. It should be noted that in order to capture the product well, the diameter of the puller should be extremely close to the diameter of the lens itself. It is also noted that a person has to open his eyes quite widely in order to introduce a suction cup. But nevertheless it is much more convenient than sticking fingers in them. It is most convenient to use a puller when your gaze is down. It is best to carry out this procedure standing at the mirror.
Causes of lens sticking
If you violate the rules of operation and care of the lens, it may stick and not be removed. The main causes of adhesion are:
- Excessive dryness of the mucosa. In this case, the degree of adhesion to the surface increases, the lens stops moving.
- Wrong position. The product, shifted, sticks in the corner.
- Untimely withdrawal. As a result, the wet layer becomes thinner, protein deposits accumulate and begin to act like cement.
Soft lens cannot be removed
In the event that the soft lens is in the center, it can be reached with a puller. To do this, moisten the mucosa by dripping a few drops of an “artificial tear” into the eye. Make light circular massage eye movements through the eyelid. And then work as a suction cup.
If these manipulations do not help, you need to contact a specialist. It is important to know that a doctor should be consulted immediately if a sticky lens results in:
- severe redness;
- sharp pains;
- discharge from the eyes.
Hard lens cannot be removed
When a hard lens is in the center, it is pulled out by a puller. If it is not in its place, then it is necessary to close the eyelids and try to return it to the center, performing circular movements with the eyes. If, after this, it is not possible to remove it, you need to contact a specialist. You can not move the lens with any objects and hands, you can damage the mucous membrane.
Conclusion
The doctor may recommend a suction cup for lenses to facilitate pulling out the optical corrector. Some manufacturers already attach special pullers to the lens kit. It must be borne in mind that it is very important to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before removing contact lenses. Dry them dry, water should not fall on the lenses. Thanks to pullers, the process of removing and inserting lenses becomes more convenient, and eventually faster.