This way, you ll know which contact goes in first and you won t get them mixed up. Before you put them in, you should always inspect them each and every time to make sure they aren t torn or damaged. If you notice a tear or anything wrong with your lenses, you should immediately discard them and switch to a fresh pair. These are all great contacts, although you should check with your optician to see what he recommends. If you are just starting to wear hard contact lenses or have thought about them in the past, you ll need a 2 - 4 week break period, where you will gradually wear the contacts longer and longer with each passing day. The best thing about disposable lenses is the fact that you don t need to clean them at all, simply wear them during the day then take them out and discard them at night. If you are going to use the same color or the same pair of contacts for a while, you may want to go with daily wear lenses. Daily wear contact lenses will last you a lot longer than the disposable lenses, although they will need to be disinfected and cleaned on a regular basis. Now, use your other hand and pull down your lower eye lid with your thumb then look up with the eye you will be inserting the contact lens into. Take your index finger with the contact on it and place it into your eye. Don t close your eye immediately, rather leave it open a few seconds to let the contact settle. Having Fun With Colored Contact Lenses Colored contact lenses are a great way to sharpen and enhance the look of your eyes. Unlike traditional contacts, colored lenses are a great way to show off your contacts, with colors that are completely fun. You can have a lot of fun with colored lenses - especially when you show them off to friends and family - who don t know you have them. Dry Eyes And Contacts If you have dry eyes, contact lenses may be a nightmare. With healthy eyes, a very thin layer of tears will always form under the contact lens. When this layer starts to dry out however, the lens will begin to feel dry. Dry eyes from contact can be very irritating, uncomfortable, and lead you to try to squinch or rub your eyes to seek relief.