Get Relief for Eye Irritation from Contact Lenses in Paso Robles and Los Osos, California
Contact lenses are typically comfortable a moment or two after insertion. Most wearers testify that they usually don’t feel their contacts at all throughout the day. However, when your lenses are bothersome – they can cause severe discomfort and painful eye irritation. What should you do when this happens? Your friendly Paso Robles and Los Osos contact lenses specialist offers the following helpful information and guidelines.
Common Symptoms of Contact Lens Irritation
Uncomfortable symptoms due to contact lenses are relatively common but generally easy to deal with. Common symptoms include:
- Redness in your eye
- Stinging, itching, burning
- Dry eyes
- Decreased contact lens comfort as the day goes on
- Constant sensation of something foreign or a scratch in your eye
- Unusual eye secretions
- Blurry vision
- Increased sensitivity to light
- Excessive tearing (watery eyes)
What to Do When Your Contact Lenses Hurt
If you are bothered by any of the above symptoms, the most important action to take is to remove your lenses immediately. If the problem stops, then inspect your lens closely. If you discover any type of damage, such as a tear, jagged edge, or crack, discard the lens immediately. If you find dirt, a stray eyelash or any other small object stuck to the lens, then clean, disinfect, and rinse it thoroughly before putting it back into your eye.
Does the lens still irritate your eye even after you clean it? If so, contact our Paso Robles and Los Osos contact lenses eye care professional to book an appointment. Simply re-inserting a contact lens that is uncomfortable can put your eyes at risk for serious damage. You may have a serious condition, such as a corneal ulcer or eye infection.
Classic Causes of Contact Lens Irritation
Our eye doctors regularly assist and treat patients who suffer from painful contact lenses in our Citrus Heights office. We will perform a thorough contact lens eye exam to evaluate your condition and identify what’s causing the irritation. We will also discuss your contact lens hygiene, care and handling habits. In order for your contacts to work properly and feel great, you need to follow the maintenance and replacement plan recommended by your eye care professional. More often than not, neglect to follow these guidelines is what leads to unhealthy eye irritation from contact lenses.
Typical causes for uncomfortable contact lenses:
- Improper Care
- Poor Fit
- Wearing Lenses for Too Long
- Dry Eyes or redness
- Airborne Allergens
- Foreign body or other abnormal feelings of something in the eye
- Scratch on eye
- Underlying Health Conditions
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