Taking out contacts lenses and putting them in

[Flowerpower70]

I tried contacts for the first time yesterday. I went to specsavers, I had fluorescent dye put in my eyes which went all over, the optician didn't wash it out but it went away within 5 minutes. The optician put the lenses in, they said they went easy then I went to see a young lass to take them out and put them in again. They got me to stand up and I struggled a lot as I couldn't get to see close enough so asked to sit down which made it much easier. I had to drag them out of my eyes.. Then I had to put them in again which took ages. I was wondering if anyone has any tips to make it easier please. I wear the daily ones. Got 10 pairs but don't go back until mid September. I know of I can do the pinch method.. it took a bit to get them out.. and put them in. Any tips I would really appreciate.

Have been wearing contacts for over 30 years.
My tips are wear quality lenses and try to give some time each day without them in for eye health.

Also make sure you are hydrated. Find the contacts drag on my eye when trying to remove if not well hydrated

Would an ordinary hand towel be OK or a microfiber one? Thanks for your advice
Ordinary is fine, just make sure you don't have any fluff or hair or something on your hand. (I've got cats and one loves to get into the laundry basket before I start putting stuff away - it's a good job he's beautiful ).
Should you scratch your eye, which you probably won't but if you do you'll be in agony, go to the Eye A&E not regular A&E. They were brilliant when I had to go.
(tip: don't play games with scratchy-nailed pets)