Healthshots
By Radhika Bhirani
Published July 23, 2024
Wearing contact lenses improperly can cause significant eye irritation or pain. This may often result from poor hygiene or if you end up wearing the lenses for too long.
Contact lenses can lead to swelling around the eyes, especially if they are worn for too long or are not properly cleaned.
Incorrect use of contact lenses can cause blurry vision or increased sensitivity to light, impairing your ability to see clearly.
Contact lenses can sometimes harbour bacteria, leading to conjunctivitis. This infection causes redness and discomfort.
Improper contact lens use can cause corneal ulcers, which are painful sores on the cornea that can lead to severe vision loss, if untreated.
Wearing contacts without proper hygiene can lead to infectious keratitis, a serious eye infection causing inflammation of the cornea.
Contact lenses can sometimes trigger allergic reactions, resulting in itching, redness, and discomfort, particularly if not cleaned properly.
Extended wear of contact lenses can cause dry eyes, leading to irritation and discomfort. This happens when lenses reduce tear production.
Contact lenses may sometimes restrict the flow of oxygen to the cornea, causing discomfort and potentially leading to more serious eye conditions.
Incorrect insertion or removal of contact lenses can scratch the cornea, causing pain and increasing the risk of infection.