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Dry Eyes From Contact Lenses

  • Posted on March 29, 2011 at 9:30 pm

Do have a sandy gritty feeling in your eyes? If you frequently wear contact lenses, you may be familiar with this condition. Some blame it on things in the environment such as wind, smoke or dry heat but this is not always the case.

Eyes Dry From Soft Contacts

Soft contact lenses are made of plastics that contain water, depending on the intended wearing schedule; lenses can contain 30-75% water. Overtime this moisture evaporates and it then absorbs water from your own tears. Eventually eyes can become dry, red, even blurry vision can occur.

For many dry eye symptoms are a short-term issue. However, for those who have worn contacts for many years dryness can come from damage to hairlike structures on the cornea causing poor tear film stability.

Dryness From Rigid Contact Lenses

If you wear rigid gas permeable lenses, they are more prone to dryness despite the efforts of manufactures to make them more compatible with natural tear film. This kind of contact lens contains no water in the lens vs. soft lenses. By nature, its polymeric hydrophobic materials repel tears/moisture present in the eye.

What Are The Alternatives For Relieving Dry Eyes

Punctal plugs inserted into the lacrimal punctum to help retain tears. This very small plug is

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Why Are My Eyes Red From Contacts Lens

  • Posted on March 29, 2011 at 8:37 pm

Red Eyes From Contact Lenses Most of us that wear contacts usually pop them in and forget it until there is a problem like red eye. Be mindful that contacts are a foreign object making direct eye contact. When red eye occurs let this be a warning to get your immediate attention to avoid any potential serious eye issues.

Causes And Solutions

If you have allergies, wearing contacts may pose difficulties because of the lens tendencies to collect pollen and other deposits on the surface that will aggravate eye allergies. The constant tearing, rubbing itchy eyes can make life miserable.

Allergies and redness can be caused by contact lens solutions, re-wetting, disinfecting, cleaning and eye drop lubricating solutions. Reaction does not always appear immediately but may suddenly develop after long-term use (years or months). Since these formulas can contain preservatives this may be the source of the problem.

If you wear contacts eyes can become red and scratchy as the day wears on eventually resulting in dry eye syndrome. Sufficient tear formation is needed to wear contacts because

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How Contact Lenses Cause Allergies

  • Posted on March 29, 2011 at 7:58 pm

Allergy To Contact Lenses If you wear contact lens and have eyes that are red, itching, teary, painful, burning or swollen, you may be suffering from allergies. Eye allergies can be hereditary.

Regardless of the cause having an eye allergy does not mean you have to give up wearing contacts. They are the perfect alternative for those who feel eyeglasses are unattractive. Try to pin down the source of the problem with a little experimentation. Removing the catalyst may resolve the problem.

Here is what you can do.

Tips On Avoiding Allergic Reactions

Allergens stick like a magnet to contact lenses. Single use (one day or disposable) lenses can increase comfort, reduce accumulation of pollen, allergens and irritant buildup.

You would be amazed at some of the pollutants and deposits that can stick to contacts, pet dander, mold, pollen and dust. That is why many eye physicians recommend disposables. Bacteria and contaminants are thrown away buildup from repeated wear does not occur. Not to mention the fact that we do not always clean and store extended wear lenses properly.

Dailies unlike reusable’s do not get that sand paper feel the surface remains smooth. Priced

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Perfume Allergies And Skin Sensitivity

  • Posted on March 29, 2011 at 7:56 pm

Perfumes And Scents Body Fragrance Sometimes mistaken for a fungus infection, perfume allergies can affect the skin and respiratory system. Many products contain perfume. We all like to smell nice but for some of us spraying perfume on our skin can cause an acute allergic reaction like a skin rash, eczema, itching, watery eyes, wheezing, tightness in the throat, congestion, nausea, vomiting, joint pain, pain in the muscles, tingling lips and even breathing difficulties (shortness of breath).

Have you ever sat next to someone on the bus or train and once you got a whiff of their cologne started uncontrollable sneezing. Eureka, you are probably having an allergic reaction. Perfumes are everywhere in our soaps, home deodorizers, candles, deodorant, lotions, cleaning products, laundry detergent, body washes, and body creams.

There is a difference between perfume allergy as oppose to skin sensitivity. An allergy poses a more severe response (asthma attack, muscle spasms, wheezing, nausea, sore throat). Perfume sensitivity is often a skin reaction to a specific ingredient.

If you are having a skin sensitivity washing the affected area with water and soap will usually

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