To remove hard contact lenses from an unresponsive client, the nurse should:

To remove hard contact lenses, the upper and lower eyelids are gently maneuvered to help loosen the lens and

slide it out of the eye. The lens must be situated on the cornea, not the sclera, before removal. An attempt to grasp

a hard lens might result in a scratch on the cornea. Clean gloves are an option if drainage is present.Basic Care

and Comfort