RECENTERING THE LENS




Find the location of a decentered 
lens by having the patient look in 
different positions of gaze and 
lifting the lids away to view the 
cul-de-sac.  Once located, pull 
the lid(s) back far enough to get 
the lid beyond the edge of the 
lens.  With the lid margin push 
the lens gently back onto the 
cornea.  



Do NOT rub the lens through the lids or hold the lens in place with the lids and have the patient turn their eye into the lens.   Both of these procedures could result in discomfort and/or a cornea abrasion.