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What to Do When Experiencing Contact Lens Discomfort

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Contact lenses are among the safest and most popular forms of corrective eyewear. However, some patients occasionally experience discomfort from their contact lenses. You should always be comfortable while wearing your contacts, which is why any discomfort needs to be addressed by your optometrist. Today, Vienna Eyecare Center discusses factors that can cause contact lens discomfort and how to deal with them.

Symptoms to Watch Out for

Wearing contact lenses is a responsibility. Your doctor will give you detailed instructions about proper care and handling for your contact lenses, which you need to follow. If you experience any of the following symptoms while wearing your contact lenses, contact your eye doctor:

  1. Stinging, burning, itching and other types of irritation.
  2. Excessive watering and redness of the eyes.
  3. Blurred vision
  4. Sensitivity to light sources
  5. Unusual eye secretions
  6. Feeling like there’s a foreign body in the eye
  7. Dryness of the eyes

Why Contact Lens Discomfort Occurs

There are many possible reasons for contact lens discomfort, ranging from an incorrect fit to dry eyes. Sometimes, the reason might even be environmental allergens, such as pollen or dust, which can stick to the surface of the lenses. The only way to know for sure is to consult Vienna Eyecare Center for a comprehensive eye exam. This way, we can accurately determine the cause of this irritation.

What to Do About Contact Lens Discomfort

It’s crucial that you have your eyes checked promptly to rule out a more serious underlying problem. Sometimes, a minor contact lens irritation, if overlooked, can turn into a more serious problem.

With our skills, experience and high-quality products and services, including corrective eyeglasses and ortho-k, Vienna Eyecare Center can effectively address your contact lens discomfort. We’ll identify what’s causing it and nip it in the bud so you can enjoy a lifetime of clearer, healthier eyesight.

Experience professional, customized eye care service from Vienna Eyecare Center. We serve Fairfax, Reston and Tysons Corner, VA. Call us today at (703) 938-7633 or fill out this form to schedule your appointment.

Nicole M. Ardura, O.D

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