How To Take Out Contact Lenses - 3 Easy Fixes (Contact Lenses For Beginners)

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Q: Which is harder for you - getting your contact lenses in or getting them out?

[@theresamadison6532]

Getting them out certainly is harder for me. Thanks for the tips, will certainly give them a try!

[@joannakusch1491]

Getting them in takes about 30 minutes for me, taking them out about 2 ;(

[@Drawanator]

out

[@Chloee234]

Getting them out!!

[@Chloee234]

I cant get mine out:( I got them today, they told me to put them in but not how to get them out!

[@lanafer2747]

to everybody having a break down because there’s a contact stuck in your eyes, keep trying u got this.

[@harjotjaswal7098]

Me right now

[@steveospirals]

Me. Took so long getting them out. I think I'm just gonna stick to glasses.

[@springsnapped5435]

@@steveospirals Lol

[@miac2867]

I’m actually sobbing because i just want them out

[@somenumbers16739]

@@miac2867 how’s it going now?

[@sothathappened]

Hi Martin! getting them in is easy. getting them out makes me nervous

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Hi @sothathappened, getting them out can definitely be tricky, but it’s the most important part also.

[@saylonassznn1437]

Lmao I have problems both ways

[@pandachips17]

It’s the opposite for me

[@user-ut5lh6rr3q]

i got contacts on tuesday and already ripped one of them i feel your pain

[@angelamcvey726]

@@saylonassznn1437 me too

[@michellecalvo6032]

for all of you who’ve been crying for the past 2 hours trying to get them out, try keeping your eyes open for a while to get the contacts to dry a little. ive had them for less than a week and i even had a panic attack over it one day. just make sure your eyes are as dry as possible and your fingers. any method works as long as your eyes are dry

[@Wuzzapy]

Really? I read that it is better to wet your eyes with artificial tears so the contact lenses are "floating" in the eye and not glued to the eye.

[@Chloee234]

@@Wuzzapy does this work?

[@Wuzzapy]

@@Chloee234 Just check your fingers are totally dry, open your eye as much as you can, look slightly up and the most important thing, don't have fear. As simple as it sounds. This is what worked for me. Hope I helped you!

[@Chloee234]

@@Wuzzapy they are put as soon as it touches eye they get wet, I don't know what to do, it's my first time ever today, I got them in when I was in the opticians and they didn't even mention getting them out! My eyes are so sore from trying to get them out and because I'm so tired! I just want them!😭

[@Wuzzapy]

@@Chloee234 i feel sorry for you! That's exactly what happened to me about 3 weeks ago, my eye was red as a tomato and finally one relative took the contact lens out of my eye. I know what you are passing through. Listen. Don't fucking give up, try it another time, check your eye is fully open (holding firmly your lower eyelid) and your fingers are fully dry. You should take them off easily, if you follow this steps, believe me.

[@SonlightNetworks]

Great tips. Nice to see something other than the many "pinch and remove videos" which are not terribly helpful for some beginners. Our kiddo was struggling terribly and this video let her have the confidence to get them out. "That man is a walking miracle"! she says.

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

I’m definitely not a miracle worker, but it warms my heart to hear that my tips have been very effective for your daughter 😊. Thank you Paul.

[@amamambe6963]

As soon as I adjusted my thumb both of my contacts came out in one go! I wish this was the method they showed me at by optometrist instead of the swiping method! Thanks a ton!

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

I’m super glad it helped you Ama, thanks for the feedback.

[@steveospirals]

The swiping method made me almost have a breakdown

[@mariahmoreno592]

I cried in front of the mirror for 30 minutes trying to do the pinch technique, but i tried your first technique and got them out instantly. This was super helpful!

[@emma-vd4ci]

I was crying at 1am because I couldn't get my contact lenses out, you saved my life

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

This is amazing to hear (that this video was helpful in your moment of need), thank you for sharing Emma 🙏🏾.

[@jostherzke3325]

Thats my sister

[@jostherzke3325]

Shes German

[@jostherzke3325]

And single

[@jostherzke3325]

So

[@madmanmunch9142]

You totally made my day, I had been trying for multiple hours (ofcourse with a lot breaks, so my eyes don’t die) and your tips made it happen, thanks you so much!

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

🙏🏽

[@totallybecka101]

Ive been wearing for a few months and let me tell you… this video is the only video that really helped me. Even now, if I have trouble taking them out, I play this and I can always get it out 😆 this video is like my confidence boost

[@deirdrekennedy8891]

The part that helped me most was when you demonstrated pinching the back of your hand and your knuckle. After I tried that on my knuckle, I knew the grip I needed to use on the contact lens in my eye. You also made it less stressful by explaining that we are not touching the Iris, but just the contact itself.

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That’s great to know, I did wonder whether that analogy was helpful. Thank you 🙏🏽

[@arlenefranklin5905]

this is the only video that helped me! I almost thought I’d have to sleep with my lenses in but I was able to adjust what I was doing wrong!! Thanks :)

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That’s amazing to know, thanks for the feedback Arlene 🙏🏾

[@da_1and_onlysolo876]

I agree with you and I did sleep in mine last night😂😂😂

[@ShelleyTux]

Thank you!!!!!! The thumb tip worked 2 days in a row…very help Martin! Thanks again :)

[@sandramoore9119]

Im new to contacts. this is my 2nd day. I came across your video and it help me to get them out using the thumb and index finger. Now getting them back in(I need way more training than they gave) I will continue to watch your videos until Im comfortable taking them in and out. im a new sub.. Thanks

[@moniquec.1184]

Mannnnnn!!! This worked! The line up and then turn head to the side was the trick. Thanks !!!! 😘

[@annabann21]

The tip about the thumb totally worked. I was struggling for about 15mins to get out my trials, and as soon as you instructed on how to use your thumb I got them out 😀

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

I’m delighted. Thanks for sharing.

[@sarapatterson6081]

It's all about the thumb.. My hero

[@peterwronna3209]

Thank you!. Spent over 2 hours trying to get mine out for the first time and after like 10 mins going over your tips I got it. Live saver man

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Amazing to know 🙏🏽

[@laurenchu4818]

DR MARTIN, YOU SAVED MY LIFE!! MY FIRST TIME EVER WEARING CONTACTS!! THE THUMB TRICK IS THE BEST! I'M SUBSCRIBED!

[@kelseym4678]

I was struggling off and on for almost 2 hours to get my trial pair out. Kept trying to do it the way the eye doctor recommended, but it did not work for me at all. I wish I had found your video 2 hours ago, because thanks to you I got them out in about 5 minutes. Thank you SO much!

[@aliyajohnsoon4607]

Thank you so so much I thought I would never get them out. Been trying for 4 hours with your tips it only took 20 minutes ❤️ this is my first time wearing contacts thank you!

[@todormollov3204]

Usually it took me around 10 - 15 minutes for each eye to put in or take out (while putting in it was even longer sometimes), but after watching this - no more than 3 - 4 minutes. Thanks!

[@deirdrekennedy8891]

Thank you thank you thank you!!! I just got contacts for the first time today and I could not get them out. Your tips enabled me to grab the lens and get a good grip and pull it out immediately. You are my hero. My eyes thank you.

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

I’m delighted that it helped you Deirdre! Thanks for the feedback.

[@madilyn1446]

Thank you so much for this guide ! I just got my contacts today and wasn’t too confident about taking them out ! This was a huge help and confidence booster !

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That’s so great to hear, thanks 🙏🏾

[@deathamphetamine213]

got my trial contacts over a month ago. i struggled so hard putting them in, and taking them out. your videos on both of these subjects have helped me both use them and retain my sanity while trying. thank you so much for putting these videos out!

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

I real happy to hear that. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@RoxylovesJesus]

the first one totally worked! I've been trying for 45 minutes to get one out then I get both of them out in 10 seconds! he won my subscription

[@aztrozombey9172]

Thanks a lot for the guide! Once I saw how hard I had to pinch I was set.

[@KIDBDH221978]

Thank you. Your video was the most helpful video I have seen. The right placement of the thumb was the key to me removing my contacts. I have watched many videos and yours were by far the best. Thank you again. Awesome!!

[@picknmix5800]

I just came back from my second contact lens teach session which was successful after using your advice on removing the lens. All I thought about was thumbs first and it worked, removed lens without a hitch!!! Thanks 😊

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Thanks Jayden, for sharing this feedback. I'm super glad that it was of help.

[@nourahalmuhaid9913]

Thank you, third video i watched and the moment i realised it was my thumb i did it so easily for both eyes

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That’s awesome to hear Nourah, I’m glad it helped. The thumb is definitely a common cause of people not being able to get their lenses out, because they’re just not aware what’s going wrong.

[@MsEfellini]

At the beginning I thought you were talking too quickly, but your explanation is so clear and have been so helpful! I just panicked a bit and didn’t know how to get the right one out, the left one seems to never be a problem. The part with the thumb was helpful and also the part with the mirror. Before the third part it was out! Thank you so much and bless you! Kindest regards from The Netherlands.

[@stevens2279]

Dr. Martin, You're a good teacher. I'm new to using contact lenses. Your video made it much easier to remove my contact lenses. The slide method did not work for me. Your tip on using the thumb and index finger worked great! And knowing that I could apply pressure while only touching the contact lenses is a game changer for me. I literally stood in the mirror for over an hour trying to get them out. LOL Your instruction is very helpful. Keep up the good work!

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Thank you Steven, I love hearing that these videos help people 🙏🏾

[@Hannah-ly9fo]

Omg you are a life saver. I always had trouble getting my contact out of my left eye, while my right eye was easy. Turns out I wasn't actually placing my thumb on the lens. Thank you so much for this

[@camotacos8223]

Thank you so much. I have been trying to get my contact out for the first time for over an hour. My eye was getting sore and irritated and I didn't know what I was going to do. After watching your video I just got it right out! You were so right, I was not actually putting my thumb on the eye itself. Thanks again!! 😊

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

🙏🏽

[@jillolney8645]

Wow! Thank you! Just got dailies yesterday, and your tips were exactly what i needed! I wish I was shown this yesterday at the optometrist! It literally took me 2 tries per eye to get each lens out- so easy!

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Thanks Jill 🙏🏽

[@Sresuify]

This video helped me to remove a contact when I was having a very difficult time of it. Thank you!!!

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

@Sresuify, I’m really pleased it helped. Thanks for the feedback.

[@ash-lz2no]

Thank u! My problem was the not putting my thumb on the actual contact and I hadn’t realized it until I watched this video!

[@ebstarrrrr7026]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! This is the only video that helped me. I was about to lose my mind trying to get this contact out. (I’m a beginner) Was going to actually just give up altogether but now that I see what I was doing wrong with my thumb I’m going to keep practicing.once again thank you.

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That’s so good to hear Ebony, thanks.

[@tinaleslie2532]

THANK U THANK U THANK U!!!!! You taught me how to take out my lenses without killing my eyes anymore! I almost gave up until I watched you over & over! Now it is so crazy easy! Thanks again!😀

[@ericjensen3724]

This video was incredibly helpful. Thanks, Martin.

[@MrSlatra]

watched 6 videos on the subject. Yours was the only one that was actually helpful. Thanks

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That’s great to hear 🙏🏽

[@xas9012]

Thank you so much! I was getting very anxious, but after this advice I got them out without any problem.

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Well done and thank you 🙏🏽

[@jmbhikes6765]

Today is my first day ever using contacts! You helped me get them out. Thank you

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That’s great to hear 🙏🏽

[@missrachel9291]

I needed this video after taking my lenses out and made my eye red. Oof. Going to try these tips. Had no idea about the thumb. Thanks Doc! ❤

[@mrstellerkeller7]

This was so much more helpful than anything else i've watched/the optician who taught me, thank you so so much

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That’s great to hear. Thanks.

[@catherinemodlin7691]

YES!!! Thank you. I wouldn't have gotten these out without your excellent direction!

[@joycevandrost6712]

After being so frustrated for 30 min and tears streaming down the side of my face, the thumb tip worked for me. Thanks so much!

[@galactickim]

THANK YOU - this is very helpful!!! I have been struggling so much, and your 3 tips all help.

[@unhappyattendantughh2469]

Thanks so much ! Pincing it is so much better than what they showed me when I got mine today.

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Great that you found a technique that works better for you. 🙏🏽

[@unhappyattendantughh2469]

@@MartinTheOptometrist yup. Thanks again man. Can't imigane how much frustration you've saved people.

[@niranjanmdeo]

After following the instrucitons in this video removal of lenses has become a matter of seconds. Use of thumb was the key for me! Thank you, Dr. Oguzie. Hopefully have a similar easy one to put lens in! Cheers!

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That’s great hear, thank you.

[@cubinsteve9834]

Thank you so much! I was worried I would have to sleep in my contacts because I couldnt get them out, but once I put a lens on my knuckle to see what kind of pressure & motion I needed to use, I got them out immediately:)

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Wow, I’m glad that helped you. Thanks for the feedback.

[@joshuapnbastar18]

Thank you so much I recently got contacts and taking them out was almost impossible, the tip about actually putting ur thumb on ur eye and actually grabbing it was extremely helpful

[@balvanovic4]

Thumb trick helped me out! Thank you sir! Literally took me 1 minute after using your thumb trick🙏🙏

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Awesome 👍🏽

[@carolynschechtman2118]

You are amazing! Great instructions--I am so happy I found you!

[@McGrey450]

Omg doc it finally came out...thank you

[@McGrey450]

Day 2 it took a minute but it came out.....Idk why I have to listen to this video when I’m taking them out...but it calms me

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

I’m so glad my video helped you!

[@McGrey450]

Like I said....I’m here everyday...it calms me....I’m better at it now but still I don’t wanna jinx myself

[@supery8059]

Thank you so much this helped me out a lot since I just got my contacts today

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That’s great 🙏🏽

[@lloydmcmillan2872]

Thank you very much, I've managed to take out my contact lenses! Very helpful video

[@briannaarellano_13]

Thank you so much I just recently got contacts and have a really hard time getting them out and I just got them out first try

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

I’m delighted it helped, thank you for letting me know 🙏🏽

[@jenniferteague8784]

You are a Godsend! Thank You for your tips on insertion and removing contacts!

[@lanafer2747]

thank you so much i just spent the past half hour balling cus every time i tried the pinch method of just hurt until i realized i was pinching to much and not actually pressing hard enough on the contact.

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Thank you Lana.

[@ruug5764]

Hello Mr. The thumb tip was the last part i was missing. The ones I went to didn't really tell me that. I now started with the thumb to make sure it had a grip, and then pointing finger after. Went much easier. Thanks!

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

👍🏽

[@sarapatterson6081]

Omg thank you so much.. All the other videos I've watched didn't give that crucial game changing tip about the thumb!!! Hurray.. I may have cracked it now. Also finding it easier to not look in mirror and to look down and towards my nose. Also using hydrating eye drops during the day due to computer work makes the lens less gummy to the cornea

[@justinosivasothy1466]

YOU SAVED ME! THE THUMB WAS CRUCIAL! MVP

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That’s awesome Justino! 🙏🏽

[@nplgwnm]

Spent 4 hours finally put them in. But having a hard time removing them 😔 I clearly had that first index finger and third not hard enough problem - gotta try then next time. A question though: how strong the pressure do we need to apply? I’m really afraid if I use too much force I’d hurt my eyes?

[@traysonwhitworth7950]

focusing on using my thumb alone took it from not getting either out to both in less than 5 minutes…. thank you!

[@Rocky78262]

Thank you, was struggling a bit!

[@dksizzr]

This has been the best video thanks for sharing 👍🏻

[@yasminfathima3059]

Thanks Man...! Your tips really made this job easier for a first time use r

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

That’s awesome. Thank you for the feedback.

[@spear4023]

Very helpful thank you

[@Blinding_eyes]

This helped a lot, I couldn’t get them out at first and I panicked, after I watched this I slowed down made sure my thumb touched the contact as well as my pointer finger, I got them out

[@da_1and_onlysolo876]

Hey Dr. Martin .... thank you for these tips. Im a second time contacts user.... but never really had it the first time....but due to the nature of my job. This was a necessity. Your video helped me to understand exactly what I was doing wrong. Just wanted to thank you and let you know that I liked and subscribed to your channel👍🏿 I definitely appreciate you here in the states

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Thank you, I’m delighted and I appreciate you letting me know 🙏🏽

[@da_1and_onlysolo876]

Is there a way to tell if the contact is inside out with out sticking it in your eye?

[@kathrynchauhan4161]

@@da_1and_onlysolo876 p

[@MNewsTime]

a thank you! I wasn’t using my thumb at all .. got them out first try. (After watching this) We’ll see how tomorrow goes !

[@wd6028]

you are right on the thumb laying on the eye. thank you

[@kenneduhh]

Thank you so much!! It was my thumb like you said that was holding me back!!

[@surajdixit6717]

just got mine out after an hour thank you my g

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Absolute pleasure and I’m glad it helped you.

[@christianbennett341]

I spent like 3 hours trying to get my contacts out for the first time alone.......... Admittedly 2 of those hours were just me crying lols but without this video it would have been Much Much longer... Thank you so much

[@albion350]

Solved! Use of the thumb, or lack of. Thanks.

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Great to hear that it’s solved 😌

[@astorbusinesscenters]

Very informative as always.

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Appreciated, thank you 🙏🏾

[@xjosuecruz]

Fantastic video thank you!!

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Thank you Josue 🙏🏽

[@asher4845]

I’ve heard that it is safer to drag the lens down to the white part of the eye. Is it fine to directly pinch the lens from the cornea?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Yes it is. I’ve made this video too with alternative ways to get your lenses out kzbin.info/www/bejne/jneYp2udfsqFd8k

[@thomassalyers1391]

Thx !!! Worked like a charm!!!

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

👌

[@simonestigall5637]

I can not get these things out and I can’t stop crying this is a mess but your video is good

[@Luhhhjuniorrrrr]

Thank you I was struggling so much trying to get a grip on my contacts but surprisingly I start to use my thumb and it came out on the first try

[@slavetothegrind4851]

Once I pinched my sclera while trying to get my contact out and it was one of the most horrible sensations I've ever experienced!

[@shauntaylor7741]

Great help thanks

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

I’m glad, thanks Shaun.

[@samarahlynettewilliams3716]

Not sure if this is normal but, I’ve had my trial contacts (dailies) for a few days now & my left side is no problem inserting or removing (was super easy at my ‘teach appointment also’) however, my right side I am still having issues. It takes approx 4-5 attempts to insert & easily 10-15 attempts to remove to the point my eye becomes blood shot. I also have astigmatism in both eyes so have special lenses. I have my aftercare appointment in 3 days but unless I can do the right side better I don’t know if I’ll be able to continue. Any tips?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

I’m sure it is just due to dexterity. Really focus on getting your eyelashes out the way when putting the lens in and focus on making sure that your thumb is on the lens when removing. What my 3 tips for getting the lenses in too. All the best with it, don’t give up.

[@JAndruchowitz]

You just saved me, thank you

[@a.fateemah2860]

Is it okay to use the contact tweezers to remove contacts?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

It shouldn’t be necessary, but in theory if it helps and you can get them out safely without damaging your lenses then it should be fine. I can imagine that if you have to keep very long nails, then this may be one reason someone may look into there contact lens tweezers.

[@Aritul]

Thank you so much!

[@savisavvy_]

Do you have any secrets for getting contacts out when you have long nails? I was at an event that required me to have long nails and I was out of town my contacts were stuck in my eyes for 2 days I couldn't get them out no matter what I even had the contact tweezers and suction cup I had to wait until I was home to get them out... it was one of the most painful things I've been through and I'm afraid to wear my contacts now

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

Sorry for late response. Check out my latest video on alternative ways to remove your lenses. I thing the technique of sliding your lenses down as far as possible until they flip out is a good one for people with long nails as it avoids the need to have to pinch them out first.

[@elijah_3473]

Thanks

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

🙏🏽

[@lerrjlee9347]

Thank you so much! Got my lenses out in 2 mins. Was stuck in the bathroom for 1 hr.

[@antoniorobledo6762]

Thank you so much.

[@samantha3929]

If my contact is super dry and feels suctioned to my eye and rewetting drops barely help, what could I do? Are these not healthy for me to wear if they get this dry?

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

It’s not healthy as the lens needs to move freely and tears underneath it should get regularly exchanged out as you blink. You may have more success if your contact lens fitter can refit your with a different brand or lens material. You may also need to take steps to manage your dry eyes properly in order to remain suitable for ongoing wear.

[@Nick_Sheridan1233]

Thank you!

[@jjston]

Omg thank you so much.

[@lasandrasmith55]

Thank you.

[@lelans2011]

Omg thank you

[@cateylockhart2065]

Thank you for making this video. I'm a first time contact wearer and was having trouble getting them out. It turns out I was doing all three of these things wrong. This was immensely helpful!

[@Adrienispretty]

Thank you had to sleep in them last night until today I found this video

[@MartinTheOptometrist]

So glad it helped.

[@soakupthenoise]

if you finished this video and still cannot get it, if you have a BLUNT set of tweezers (not sharp!!) it's safe to carefully and gently use them to remove the lens.