What You’ll Learn During Training Our contact lens training is a calm, hands-on session where you’ll learn safe insertion and removal, proper hygiene, lens inspection, comfort awareness, and daily care routines—so you can handle your lenses confidently at home. Lens Handling Confidence: Safe, step-by-step insertion and removal techniques. Hygiene Habits: Clean hands, safe workspace setup, and contamination prevention. Lens Orientation & Inspection: Identify inside-out or damaged lenses. Comfort & Fit Awareness: Know how proper placement should feel and when to remove lenses. Wear Schedule Planning: Gradually increase wear time with professional guidance. Care & Storage Routine: Clean, disinfect, and store lenses using approved solutions. When to Call for Help: Recognize redness, dryness, or irritation early and take the right steps. One-on-one contact lens training session at Yorkville Eye Care Common Challenges & Coach-Back Tips Blinking/Flinching: Practice touch-desensitization on lashes/lids first. Lens Won’t Sit: Dry your fingertip more; keep eyes wide and looking straight. Dryness: Use approved rewetting drops; follow the wear schedule strictly. Makeup/Hair: Insert lenses before makeup; remove before cleansing. Redness/Irritation: Remove immediately; do not reinsert until comfortable—contact us if it persists. Step-by-Step: Your First Lens Lesson Prep & Hygiene: Wash/dry hands; set up a clean, well-lit area. Lens Inspection: Check for damage and confirm the lens is not inside-out. Insertion Technique: Blink practice, eyelid control, and calm breathing. Removal Technique: Gentle pinch or slide method (matched to lens type). Care Routine: Rinse, rub (if indicated), disinfect, and case hygiene. Wear Plan: Gradual adaptation schedule and end-of-day habits. Care & Wear Essentials Always use fresh solution—never water or saliva Replace lenses and cases on the schedule we recommend Do not sleep in lenses unless your prescription specifically allows it Stop wear if you notice pain, light sensitivity, or sudden blur Insurance & Savings Many vision plans include allowances for contact lens fittings, training, and supplies. Visit our Insurance & Vision Plans page and bring your benefits details—we’ll help you maximize coverage. We also provide guidance on manufacturer rebates for multi-box purchases where available. Ready to Learn Contact Lenses the Right Way? Our coaches teach calm, repeatable techniques so you leave confident using your lenses at home and on the go. Request Appointment Related Services Soft Contact Lens Fittings Toric Contact Lenses (Astigmatism) Multifocal Contact Lenses RGP Lens Fittings Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)For Contact Lens Training & Education How long does training take? Most first-time sessions run 30–45 minutes; we’ll coach until you feel confident. Will I be able to insert/remove lenses on my own the same day? Yes—our goal is safe, repeatable technique before you leave. Do you offer daily disposables? Absolutely. Many new wearers choose daily lenses for convenience and hygiene. What if my eyes feel dry? We’ll review approved rewetting drops and adjustment tips tailored to your lens type. When should I contact the office? Any persistent redness, pain, discharge, or sudden blur—stop wear and call us.