Contact Lens Problems
Contact lenses should feel almost invisible. If they constantly bother you, something isn’t right. Contact lens–related problems can range from mild irritation to serious infections that threaten your vision.
Signs Your Contacts Need Attention
Schedule a visit if you notice:
Redness or irritation after putting lenses in
Burning or dryness that worsens throughout the day
Blurry or hazy vision in one or both eyes
Mucus or discharge on your lenses or in your eyes
Pain, light sensitivity, or the feeling of a scratch
Do not keep wearing your lenses if your eye is painful or very red—this can quickly become an emergency.
Common Causes
Contact lens discomfort can come from:
Improper lens fit or outdated prescription
Dry eye or reduced tear quality
Sleeping or showering in lenses (when not approved)
Over-wearing daily/bi-weekly/monthly lenses
Sensitivity to cleaning solutions
Early infection or inflammation on the eye surface
Our Approach to Contact Lens Problems
At Advanced EyeCare Solutions, we take a thorough, personalized approach to contact lens problems. During your visit, we carefully examine the front surface of your eyes and eyelids, assess how your lenses fit, move, and sit on the eye, and evaluate the overall condition of the lenses themselves. We’ll also review your wearing schedule and care routine to spot any habits that might be contributing to discomfort. Based on what we find, we may recommend changing your lens material, design, or replacement schedule, switching to different cleaning solutions or preservative-free options, treating any underlying dryness or inflammation, or temporarily pausing contact lens wear to give your eyes time to heal.
When to Seek Help Urgently
If you have sudden severe pain, light sensitivity, or vision loss in a contact lens–wearing eye, remove your lenses and call us right away.
