Contact lenses are very thin and are placed directly on the surface of the eyes (cornea), which helps to improve vision. Contact lenses are made of plastics and are of two types, namely hard and soft contact lenses. They aid in correcting refractive vision problems such as myopia (nearsightedness), hyper myopia (farsightedness), astigmatism (distorted vision), and presbyopia (changes in the vision that occurs with age).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. This is a corneal ulcer. The probable cause is trauma due to lenses or an infected contact lens solution.
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Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ophthalmologists do not recommend colored contact lenses. However, they may be used occasionally for not more than a few hours.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com I suggest you not to use the lenses. Because the solution which protects them from microbes has dried out, there are chances of acanthamoeba infections.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through what you have mentioned and feel that you do need an ophthalmologist appointment.
Hi, Welcome to our portal. It seems to be a corneal ulcer. Absolutely discontinue wearing contacts (do not throw them, they will be needed for bacterial culture later on).
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Keratoconus is a degenerative eye disorder. This causes corneal thinning and leads to a conical shaped cornea.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lastacaft (Alcaftadine) eye drops is an antiallergic drug. It usually should be used only after the advice of your doctor.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I suggest contact lenses can offer a convenient alternative if you prefer not to wear glasses.
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