Which practice helps ensure proper alignment and centration of soft lenses during fitting?

• A. Center the lens with a blink and verify comfort.
• B. Place the lens on top of the eyelid
• C. Use suction reposition
• D. Blink not required

Answer: (A)

Centering soft lenses relies on how the lens sits on the cornea as the eye blinks. The best approach is to place the lens and let the patient blink naturally; the blink helps the eyelids guide the lens toward the visual axis and settle it evenly. Verifying comfort after this step confirms the centration is appropriate, since a well-centered lens usually feels comfortable and provides clear vision.

Placing the lens on top of the eyelid disrupts the natural seating and can cause decentration and irritation. Using suction reposition isn’t a standard or necessary technique for soft-lens centering and can be unsafe or unnecessary for routine fits. And insisting that blinking isn’t required ignores the way blinking helps the lens settle and align, increasing the risk of misalignment.