Wash and dry your hands
Look in a mirror
Pull down your lower eyelid with one finger
Use your other hand to hold the upper eyelid if needed
Look upward or straight ahead
Gently slide the lens down to the white of your eye
Pinch the lens between your thumb and index finger
Lift the lens out of your eye
Place the lens in the proper case or discard it if it is disposable
Repeat for the other eye
If the lens feels stuck, use lubricating drops and try again gently
Stop and seek help if you have pain, redness, or cannot remove the lens