How to Remove Blood Splatter Contacts Safely

Quick answer

Wash your hands, use clean tweezers or your fingertips, and gently slide the lens off your eye. Never pull or pinch the lens directly.

Step-by-step removal process

1. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly: Use soap and water, then dry with a lint-free towel. Any moisture or residue can make the lens slippery and harder to grip. Never use hand sanitizer alone; it leaves a film that can irritate your eyes.
2. Look up and pull down your lower eyelid: Stand in front of a mirror with good lighting. Use your non-dominant hand to gently pull down the lower eyelid, exposing the lens edge. If the lens has shifted, blink several times to center it before proceeding.
3. Slide the lens downward: With your dominant index finger, gently touch the lower edge of the lens and slide it downward onto the white of your eye. This breaks the suction. Do not pinch or squeeze the lens – sliding reduces the risk of tearing.
4. Pinch the lens gently and remove it: Once the lens is off the cornea, use your thumb and index finger to pinch it lightly and lift it away from your eye. If the lens sticks, rinse your eye with contact lens solution and try again. Never use water.
5. Clean and store the lens immediately: Place the lens in your palm, apply a few drops of multipurpose solution, and rub gently for 20 seconds. Rinse and store in a clean case with fresh solution. Never reuse old solution or store lenses in saline – it does not disinfect.

Product facts

• Blood Splatter | Halloween Contact Lenses For Men: Blood Splatter lenses feature a white base with deep red accents for a horror effect. The white base can make the lens harder to see on the eye, so you need good lighting and a mirror to locate the edge before removal.