How to Apply and Remove Colored Contacts with Tools
By Best Colored Contacts | Nature Color Contact Lenses | Published: 2026-10-18
Category: How-to Guides
Learn how to use a contact lens applicator and lens tweezers to insert and remove colored contacts safely. Step-by-step guide for first-time users.
Quick answer
Use a contact lens applicator to insert lenses and lens tweezers to remove them, reducing the risk of contamination and eye injury.
Why tools help with colored contacts
Colored contacts often have a slightly thicker edge than clear lenses, which can make them trickier to handle with bare fingers. A contact lens applicator gives you a steady grip without smudging the lens surface, while lens tweezers let you remove the lens without touching your eye directly. Both tools are especially helpful if you have long nails, shaky hands, or are new to wearing contacts.
Step-by-step guide: applying and removing colored contacts with tools
- Step 1: Wash and dry your hands: Wash your hands with soap and water, then dry with a lint-free towel. Avoid moisturizing soaps that leave residue. Even when using tools, clean hands prevent transferring oils or bacteria to the applicator or tweezers.
- Step 2: Position the lens on the applicator: Place the colored contact on the applicator dome, making sure the lens is not inverted (edges should curve up like a bowl). Gently press the lens to the dome so it stays in place. Check that the lens is centered on the applicator; an off-center lens can cause discomfort or pop out during insertion.
- Step 3: Insert the lens using the applicator: Hold your upper eyelid open with your non-dominant hand, then bring the applicator toward your eye. Look slightly upward and place the lens on the lower part of your eye. Release the applicator and blink slowly. Avoid jabbing the applicator toward the center of your eye; aim for the white part of the eye for a gentler placement.
- Step 4: Remove the lens with tweezers: Wash the tweezers with contact lens solution before use. Gently pinch the edge of the lens with the tweezers and lift it off your eye. Do not touch the center of the lens with the tweezers. If the lens feels dry or stuck, apply a few drops of rewetting solution before attempting removal.
Tools that make lens handling easier
- Contact Lens Wearing Aids: The Contact Lens Wearing Aids (Wooeye WT02) is a practical accessory designed to assist with handling and application of contact lenses. It provides a clean, non-slip surface to hold the lens during insertion, reducing the chance of dropping or folding the lens.
Contact Lens Wearing Aids - FreshTone® Contact Lens Tweezers Set - 5 sets per pack: The FreshTone® Contact Lens Tweezers Set includes 5 sets per pack, designed for easy and precise handling of lenses. Having multiple tweezers allows you to keep a spare pair in your gym bag or travel case, so you always have a clean tool ready for removal.
FreshTone® Contact Lens Tweezers Set - 5 sets per pack
