摘要 |
A manipulator (1) serving for applying a contact lens (9) in or removing it from a user's eye (10). The manipulator is of the kind that comprises a manipulation part (2) for holding the manipulator with the fingers, a supporting part (3) on the manipulation part (2) with the same or a slightly smaller diameter than the contact lens (9), and a concave face (4) on the supporting part (3) for in use detachably receiving the contact lens (9). The manipulator furthermore comprises a slit (5) made in the supporting part (3) and extending from its concave face (4). When the manipulator is used to remove a contact lens from an eye, the user presses the slit a little together so that a fold (12) is preliminarily made with a subjacent channel (13) for taking air from the open in under the loosened parts of the contact lens. Using the manipulator according to the invention, a contact lens can easily and safely be removed from a user's eye without risk of thereby injuring the cornea of the eye.
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