When you first start to wear contact lenses this can feel unusual and
potentially uncomfortable if you are not used to it. However if you are
experiencing very red eyes after removing your contacts, then this is something
that you shouldn't normally experience and that needs to be addressed.
There are many potential causes for red eyes after wearing contact
lenses, and understanding them can help you to avoid the issue. Here are some
possible explanations:
You Have Sensitive Eyes
If you have sensitive eyes then they may be irritated by saline solution
you are using or by the lenses themselves. Ask your doctor and try different
brands. Avoid those that say 'rub free'. Similarly by using a sensitive eye
drop with your contacts you may be able to prevent the problem. Some contacts
are designed specifically for sensitive eyes and you may have better luck with
these.
Check the Expiry Date
If your contacts are expired then they may cause problems for your eyes
and particularly dryness.
You Are Not Washing Your Hands
Before you remove your contacts it is very important o thoroughly wash
your hands. Otherwise you will be introducing bacteria to your eye each time
you take out the lenses. Likewise you should be sure to thoroughly clean the
contacts and to keep them disinfected.
Dryness
Some people's eyes produce more tears than others, and if you do not
produce enough then your eyes can become very dry while wearing them. Dry eye
is a chronic condition where the eye produces much less moisture than usual.
You may wish to consider glasses or LASIK eye surgery in this case, or
alternatively to use eye drops. Avoid using your contacts for more than six
hours – take them out and replace them with glasses as soon as you get home from
work. It may also help to try re-wetting the contact lenses before you remove
them. Again another good way to avoid this is also to use eye drops to provide
more moisture for your eyes.
Infection
You may also have a chronic infection such as blepharitis and this might
just be making your eyes more sensitive to the contacts and more likely to get
dry. See a doctor and they may recommend using a warm compress and scrubbing
your eyelids daily.
Keeping Them In
Keeping contacts in too long is a common cause of getting dry eyes –
particularly it is a bad idea to leave contacts in over night, so try to avoid
doing this at all costs. Generally though, try to keep contacts in only when
you need them for social occasions and remember to use your glasses too. If the
problem continues then you may decide to change permanently to using glasses or
getting LASIK.
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