Even though you may have got in some practice with your doctor during your fitting exam, you ll find things to be totally different once you step in front of your mirror at home and try to do it by yourself. The first thing you ll notice is that it can be tricky to put your contacts in. If you are putting them in for the first time, it can be a little tricky getting them in your eye. There are several ways that you can take care of your contact lenses, which will ensure that they stay healthy and remain comfortable when you wear them. Before you put your contacts in, the first thing to do is wash your hands with soap and warm water. You should also make sure that you dry your hands thoroughly with a clean towel, as soap residue or chemicals may get on the contacts, causing them to be very uncomfortable and possibly even burning your eyes when you put them in. Once you have the lens in the palm of your hand, squirt a couple of cleaning drops into the center of the lens. Now, gently work the solution into the lens, for a minute or so. You should always avoid using pressure, as you could end up tearing the lens. Once you have finished cleaning your lens, you ll need to rinse it. Protein removers These products come in the form of liquid, and remove the protein from your contact lenses on a daily basis. They can be used with multipurpose solution as well, as they will get all of the protein buildup off your contacts. To use daily protein remover products, simply add your normal solution to your case, then add a drop or two of the remover to your solution and put your contacts in. Another aspect that will take some getting used to, that you don t face with glasses, is knowing how to handle your contact lenses. You ll need to make sure that your hands are clean before you handle your contacts, to avoid scratching or damaging the lenses. When you take your contacts out or put them in your eyes, you ll need to handle them - which requires your hands to be clean. After you have worn your GP lenses during the day, you should always clean, rinse, and dry them out once you take them out for the night. When you clean them, you should always use the right solution, instead of water. If you soak them in water it could damage the material, which could in turn damage your eyes.