Do your eyes feel irritated when wearing contact lenses? Don't worry, you're not alone! It is more common than you can imagine and can easily be avoided. You do not have to throw away your gorgeous coloured contact lenses! And this article may even make you stock up on more contact lenses.
Whether you wear prescription contact lenses for vision or are just a fan of coloured contact lenses and enjoy wearing different shades of lenses like hazel, blue, grey, etc., to switch up your makeup look, irritation from contact lenses can make your contact lens experience pretty frustrating. There are different reasons why your contact lenses may cause discomfort to your eyes and make them irritated. Read along to discover what is causing your eye irritation and how to overcome contact lens problems.
Poor lens hygiene
Maintaining lens hygiene is more important than you think. Dust or small particles in your hands may trigger and irritate the eyes, causing redness when covered with lenses. This is why it is essential to thoroughly wash your hands before putting your lenses on and before taking them off. Another common mistake people make when wearing contact lenses is applying lenses after makeup. Now that is a NO-NO. Even a tad bit of makeup residue can seriously irritate your eyes. Always remember to use contact lenses before makeup, sunscreen, and moisturiser, before touching anything and right after washing your hands.
Allergies
Seasonal allergies could be the reason for your contact lenses to feel uncomfortable. Pollen, dust mites, and pet fur can cause redness, irritation and itchiness in your eyes. Thank god, there are ways to eliminate allergy symptoms so you can wear your contact lenses comfortably.
Sensitivity to contact lens solution
It is also possible for you to develop sensitivity to specific contact lens solutions even if you didn't have an issue with them when you initially used them. This can be due to the contact lens solution containing preservatives. You can experience discomfort, redness, and, in some cases, allergic reactions from your cleaning solution. Suppose you maintain good lens hygiene and use a good quality contact lens solution, yet your eyes still get irritated from contact lenses. In that case, it is worth trying out a preservative-free cleaning solution, as the core problem can be an allergy to the preservatives.
If you're looking for an excellent preservative-free contact lens solution, you might want to check out Clear Care. It contains micro-filtered hydrogen peroxide 3%, sodium chloride 0.79%, stabilised with phosphonic acid, a phosphate buffered system, and PLURONIC 17R4†(a cleaning agent). The bubbling power in hydrogen peroxide used in Clear Care cleaning lens solution gives your contact lenses the TLC they need. The triple-action cleaning power would make you feel like you bought a new pair of lenses, all without the harsh preservatives found in multi-purpose contact lens solutions.
Dryness
When dry, your eyes do not produce enough tears to keep them lubricated and moist. This may cause discomfort when wearing contact lenses. Many factors cause dry eyes, such as allergies, hormonal changes, smoking and excessive phone use. Can you guess what else causes dry eyes? Yep, that's right! Wearing your contact lenses for long periods. If you have dry eyes due to wearing contact lenses for long hours, try to give your eyes a break from contact lenses and get yourself good quality eye drops.
If you suffer from dry eyes, Murine is a preservative-free eye mist made with natural plant extracts and liposomes to provide your eyes with up to 8 hours of relief and protection from allergies and irritation. Murine is contact lens friendly, compatible with all contact lenses, and can be used without taking off your contact lenses.
Using lenses that are not FDA/CE approved
Wearing contact lenses that are not FDA-approved can cause severe discomfort due to a cut in the top layer of your eyeball, allergic reactions such as itchy, watery, red eyes, or your eyes being infected. A cheaper option of coloured contact lenses may sound exciting, but it is a wrong choice in the long run. If you wear these contact lenses, you must switch to an FDA-approved brand. There are many FDA-approved and high-quality coloured contact lenses, such as Solotica, Amara, Bella, Lareen, Labella, Iconic, etc.
If you’ve tried all of the above and irritation persists, please refrain from wearing contact lenses and contact your optometrist, as there could be an underlying health issue. If you think low-quality contact lenses have caused discomfort in your eyes, do not throw away your contact lenses! Store them in your case, as this can help your eye care professional determine the cause of your symptoms.
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