Wash and dry your hands
Check that the contact lens is not torn, dirty, or inside out
Place the lens on the tip of your index finger
Hold your upper eyelid open with one hand
Pull down your lower eyelid with the other hand
Look straight ahead or slightly upward
Gently place the lens on your eye
Blink slowly to center the lens
Repeat for the other eye
If the lens feels uncomfortable, remove it and check it before trying again