Step-by-step instructions for inserting the soft contact lens | The insertion of contact lenses

Step-by-step instructions for inserting the soft contact lens Wash and dry hands Lens on index finger Pull lower eyelid down Pull upper eyelid upwards Place the lens on the eye Release eyelids, blink carefully Check seat in mirror All articles in this series: The insertion of contact lenses Insert soft contact lenses Step-by-step instructions for … Step-by-step instructions for inserting the soft contact lens | The insertion of contact lenses

Contact lens care

Synonyms in a broader sense Adhesive lenses, adhesive shells, adhesive lenses, glasses engl. : contact lensesWhen taking care of contact lenses, extremely hygienic and thorough procedures should be followed to prevent corneal infections and damage. Before handling the lenses or contact with the eyes, hands should be cleaned thoroughly with soap and water. The lenses … Contact lens care

Fitting the contact lenses

Synonyms in a broader sense Adhesive lenses, adhesive shells, adhesive lenses, glasses engl. : contact lensesThe fitting of contact lenses should always be carried out by a specialist, e.g. an ophthalmologist or optician. It is not advisable to fit lenses yourself, as contact lenses of the wrong size or curvature can permanently damage the cornea. … Fitting the contact lenses

Coughing helps if you have swallowed a foreign body | Foreign bodies in the lungs – What you should do

Coughing helps if you have swallowed a foreign body Coughing is a protective reflex of the body. Foreign substances (foreign bodies, but also liquids, pathogens, etc.) are to be transported jerkily out of the lungs and airways. Especially a foreign body that gets stuck in the lungs or airways repeatedly triggers a coughing sensation. An … Coughing helps if you have swallowed a foreign body | Foreign bodies in the lungs – What you should do

These symptoms indicate a foreign body in the lungs (foreign body aspiration) | Foreign bodies in the lungs – What you should do

These symptoms indicate a foreign body in the lungs (foreign body aspiration) Immediately after choking, a strong irritation of the throat usually occurs. This is an expression of a protective reflex of the body that tries to transport the foreign body out of the lungs again. If the foreign body blocks part of the airways, … These symptoms indicate a foreign body in the lungs (foreign body aspiration) | Foreign bodies in the lungs – What you should do

Infection of the eye

General information Especially patients with accompanying serious underlying diseases, such as cancer, can get dangerous infections under chemotherapy, which can also affect the eye area (infections of the eye). Especially by wearing contact lenses for too long or improperly cleaning them, a serious infection of the eyes can occur. So if a patient with inflamed, … Infection of the eye