{"id":1440,"date":"2023-03-09T12:49:16","date_gmt":"2023-03-09T17:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.warbyparker.com\/learn\/?p=1440"},"modified":"2026-04-02T03:12:33","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T07:12:33","slug":"how-to-tell-if-contact-is-inside-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stage.warby.io\/learn\/how-to-tell-if-contact-is-inside-out","title":{"rendered":"How To Tell if Your Contact Is Inside Out"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Soft contact lenses<\/a> are flexible, thin, and slippery. That\u2019s why it\u2019s not too surprising if you accidentally end up with an inside-out contact lens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how can you be sure you\u2019re putting in your contacts correctly<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve already put the contact in your eye, you\u2019ll likely be able to tell right away if it\u2019s inside out. It may feel uncomfortable, seem like your lens is moving around when you blink, or it might even pop right out of your eye! Other times, you might not notice until you\u2019ve had the contact in a while.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t worry\u2014you can use a few easy methods to make sure your lenses are \u201cright side in\u201d before inserting them. Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Is Your Contact Lens Inside Out? Here Are 4 Simple Ways To Check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You should wash your hands and remove your contacts<\/a> if you think they\u2019re inside out. That way, you can start fresh and make sure you\u2019ve got them positioned correctly before putting them back in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give one of these methods below a try to make sure your lenses are in correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cup or Bowl?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n

The simplest way to check if your contact lens is inside out is to look at it from the side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Place the lens on your fingertip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Hold it up to eye level, so you can view it from the side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. If your contact is right side in, it\u2019ll look like a small cup, with edges pointed straight up all the way around.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. An inverted contact lens will look more like a rimmed bowl, with edges flaring outward. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    The Taco Test<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n

    Another method for making sure your contact lens isn\u2019t inside out is known as the \u201ctaco test.\u201d With the taco test, contacts are gently squeezed into the shape of teeny, tiny tacos to observe their edges. (But please don\u2019t eat them.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Hold your contact lens with its center positioned between your thumb and index finger.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Gently squeeze the lens as though you were going to fold it in half. (A gentle squish will do\u2014you don\u2019t need to fully fold the lens.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. While squeezing the lens, observe the edges.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. If the edges of the lens point upward (like a hard-shell taco) or look like they would meet when folded in, then the contact is right side in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. If the edges of the contact flare outward toward your thumb and forefinger, then the contact lens is inside out.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Easy as 1-2-3<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n

      Some contact lenses have laser markings on them. The markings may be the number \u201c123,\u201d or there may be a combination of letters and numbers. Looking for laser markings can help you identify if your lens is inside out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Place your contact lens on your fingertip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Hold the lens up to eye level. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Inspect the lens for laser markings. You may need to rotate the lens on your finger to find them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. If you find numbers or letters that appear backward, then the contact lens is inside out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. If there are numbers or letters correctly oriented, then the contact lens is positioned properly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        Look for Tinted Edges<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n

        Some manufacturers include a tint on the edges of their contacts to help you easily tell if your contacts are positioned the right way. The tint is usually blue but sometimes green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        1. Place your contact lens on your fingertip.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Look down at the contact\u2019s edges from above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. If the edges\u2019 color looks bright, then your lens is good to go.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. If the edges\u2019 color looks pale or you can\u2019t notice the tint, then your lens is probably inside out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. If you think the lens is inside out, flip it and confirm that the tinting looks brighter.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          Practice Makes Perfect<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Doing a quick inside-out check before putting your contacts in each day might be a good habit to acquire. If you ever suspect your contact lens might\u2019ve flipped inside out while you were handling it, use whichever method above to put your mind at ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Soft contact lenses are flexible, thin, and slippery. That\u2019s why it\u2019s not too surprising if you accidentally end up with an inside-out contact lens.  So, how can you be sure you\u2019re putting in your contacts correctly? If you\u2019ve already put the contact in your eye, you\u2019ll likely be able to tell right away if it\u2019s […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29,"featured_media":1442,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1440","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-contacts","category-how-to"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow To Tell if Your Contact Is Inside Out | Warby Parker<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Worried you have an inside-out contact? 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