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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

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.

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