right side) place your left hand on the patientΓÇÖs head as before but over the
left eye. Place your right hand on the patientΓÇÖs left cheek as before being careful not to block the vision of the patientΓÇÖs right eye as you want the patient to be able to maintain fixation
on the distant target so they do not
move their eyes when you are about
to place the lens on the eye.
Do not try to change sides and be on the patientΓÇÖs left when placing the left lens. This wastes time, is awkward, and if it is being done in the examination room the instrument stand will be in the way.
