Improper use or care of contact lenses may potentially cause complications to the front part of the eye.

Here are some “good to know” contact lens related complications:

Dry eye

Deficiency or excessive tear evaporation
Symptoms includes burning sensation, foreign body sensation, dryness and blurry vision

Corneal Ulcer

Caused by either:

• over-wearing of contact lens / wearing lenses to sleep
• wearing of improperly cleaned contact lenses

Corneal ulcers may result in serious loss of vision.

Symptoms include: redness, pain, foreign-body sensation, tearing, and pus discharge from the eye, blurry vision and increased sensitivity to light.

Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (Allergic)

Caused by either:

• mechanical abrasion from contact lens
• wearing of contact lenses that are not cleaned properly

Symptoms include itchy, a stringy mucous discharge and blurry vision. If you or any of your friends/family members experience any of the above, it is important to seek proper management and treatment from your eye care practitioner.