title: Insertion of a bandage contact lens with Minims.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To describe a new technique for the insertion of a bandage contact lens with the help of sterile Minims.
  
  
  METHODS
  The bandage contact lens is picked up with the nozzle of the Minims by suction. The lens is then taken to the patient, placed on the cornea, and released by breaking the vacuum.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Examination of the contact lens under the microscope after insertion showed no damage.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Insertion of a bandage contact lens with Minims is a nontouch, inexpensive, easy, and patient-friendly method. It can reduce the risk of infection in already compromised eyes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Ophthalmology, Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospitals, Doncaster, United Kingdom. riyazahmad488@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Riyaz
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Ahmad
authors.forename: Nonavinakere P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Manjunatha
authors.forename: Pinaki
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Nag
authors.forename: Shrivatsa P
authors.initials: SP
authors.lastname: Desai
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D003263:Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic; D003316:Corneal Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D014945:Wound Healing