The signs of contact lens infection include pain in the eyes, blurry vision, redness, discharge from the eyes, sensitivity to light, and feeling something impinging on the eyes. In addition, people wearing contact lenses are at increased risk of keratitis (cornea infection), which may result in blindness or corneal transplant.
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Why do I have blurry vision and eye pain on using contact lens?
Query: Hello doctor, I have blurry vision in a small section of my right eye, and it keeps moving around. Sometimes, it completely disappears. In addition, I have pain on the inside of my top and bottom eyelids as well as the outer corner of my eye, but I feel the pain only when I blink. This pain is als... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Stop wearing contact lenses until the eye is completely normal without redness. Consult an ophthalmologist nearby to check for eyelids and retina for moving things and weak spots (lattice). The moving thing is a floater. It is uncommon in your age unless you are myop... Read Full »
Can corneal ulcers be treated without consulting the doctor?
Query: Hello doctor, I am pretty sure I have a corneal ulcer. I have had them in the past although. It has been a little over 10 years since my last, I know the pain associated with getting one and I do have a history. However, I had never actually seen exactly what it looked like as my eye would be too re... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From what you have mentioned, you seem to be having contact lens induced keratitis (corneal ulcer) or marginal keratitis. A corneal ulcer develops when there is a break in the corneal epithelium. Normally, tears play a major role in maintaining the integrity of the ... Read Full »
How can my friend regain his vision lost in an accident?
Query: Hello doctor, My friend got an accident a while ago and lost a vision in the left eye. He has three issues in his left eye. There is a haem clot in the aqueous chamber of the eye. There is a membrane formation occurring there. Lastly there, is the permanent lens has got displaced from its exact loca... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A blood clot in aqueous will be absorbed spontaneously however if it is more it has to be surgically removed. Even membrane formation is removed surgically. Due to the displaced lens, the vision is poor. It is corrected by placing an IOL intraocular lens. There is a ... Read Full »
My eyes get irritated on wearing contact lenses. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old. I have ectopia lentis due to a genetic cause, and I used to wear contact lenses for six to seven hours for nine years. My doctors denied doing surgery when I got my eyes checked five years back. A few months before, I started having a burning sensation in the eye's l... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be allergic conjunctivitis due to your contact lens wear. Use copious lubricating eye drops and change your contact lenses. Keep strict hygiene with them. Read Full »
I sleep with my contact lenses on. Is it a problem?
Query: Hi doctor, I carelessly sleep with my soft color prescription contacts every night. After researching the danger of wearing contacts while sleeping, I became worried as I have done this for the past few months. I have never gotten an eye infection or any irritation because of this. Last night I took... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your eyes are perfectly fine. However, daily removal of contact lenses at bedtime is advisable, so please continue this practice. Removing and applying contacts will not cause any infections. I suggest you maintain hygiene and wash your hands before applying and removin... Read Full »
Can wearing contact lenses while swimming harm my vision?
Query: Hello doctor, I swam wearing contact lenses and water splashed onto them, then I continued to wear them for about 3 hours afterwards. I did not realize until I looked it up that this can be dangerous. What are my chances for any vision damage? should I get it looked at right away? Or wait until I f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Swimming with contact lenses can damage your cornea, which is the circular black part of the eye. This can lead to irritation but also blurry vision and pain. The cause for this is mainly the cleaning agent used in swimming pools. I would ... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 25 years old female. I have ectopia lentis due to a genetic cause, and I am myopic. I wear heavy glasses and contact lenses. My doctors denied doing surgery to fix the subluxation of the natural lens. A few months ago, I felt irritation in one eye due to wearing contact lenses. It... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. If you have good vision with spectacles and contact lenses, surgery for ectopia lentis can be denied. Since you are wearing contact lenses, you must strictly adhere to good hygienic practices as any breach can lead to corneal infection and dry eyes. Are you using daily... Read Full »
Can an immune response to contact lens cause pain in the eyes?
Query: Hi doctor, Today morning, when I was putting my contact lens, I felt some pain on the side of my eye. The pain went away after a minute, but the white area on one side of my eye looks red. I do not have any problem or blurry vision. What is this? Note that, when I put my contact lens in, I will alw... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen the picture (attachment removed to protect patient identity) of your eyes. I must congratulate you on the excellent quality of the image. Has such redness occurred before? Going by the picture, it seems there is sectoral congestion of your eyes white, als... Read Full »
Please suggest a least invasive treatment for pain in aphakic bullous keratopathy.
Query: Hello doctor, For ten years, my husband has been successfully using an extended wear bandage contact lens (monthly wear) to control the pain of aphakic bullous keratopathy in one eye. About seven months ago, he had an episode of foreign body pain in the eye which the contact lens could not control. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I reviewed your history. Bandage contact lenses are a proven and effective treatment option for pain relief in case of aphakic bullous keratopathy. Hence he can continue the same and I do not think these are responsible for the sore feeling of the eyes. For symptomat... Read Full »
My eye pains a lot as I slept with contact lenses. What can be done?
Query: Hi doctor, I am using contact lenses daily. But yesterday, I slept with it in my eyes. When I woke up, my eyes were red and itching. It is painful, and water is coming out continuously from my eyes. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is associated with a lot of long-term and acute problems if you wear contact lenses during sleep. Immediately remove contact lenses and start using antibiotic eye drops and artificial tear substitutes frequently. You can send pictures of your eyes and old records for... Read Full »
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