This document discusses common causes of contact lens discomfort and symptoms, as well as treatments. It notes that contact lens discomfort is usually easily remedied and outlines several potential causes like poor lens fit, dry eyes, allergies, and infections. It emphasizes the importance of proper contact lens care and hygiene to avoid issues and recommends seeing an optometrist if problems persist.

1. By: Mohd Raza
Optometrist
Email: mohdraza93@gmail.com

2.  Soft contact lenses are
generally comfortable
from the beginning of
use.
 Contact lens
discomfort occur but
it usually easily
remedied.

3.  Contact lens discomfort can occur for a variety
of reasons.
 It’s important to care for them properly.
 Following the maintenance and replacement
schedule.
 These guidelines help to keep your eyes
healthy and comfortable in contact lenses.
 If they’re not followed, problems with vision ,
comfort and other safety issues can occur.

4. (1) Eyes stinging, burning, itching(irritation) or
other eye pain.
(2) Comfort is less than when lens was first placed
on eye.
(3) Abnormal feeling of something in the eye
(foreign body, scratched area).
(4) Excessive watering (tearing) of the eyes.
(5) Unusual eye secretions.
(6) Redness of the eyes

5. (7) Reduced sharpness of vision(poor
visual acuity).
(8)Blurred vision , rainbows, or halos
around the objects.
(9) Sensitivity to light(photophobia)
(10) Dry eyes.
• If you notice any of the above
symptoms:
Immediately remove your lenses.
Place the lens in the storage case and
contact your eye care
professional.

6.  Your eye’s size or shape are unique to you and
your contact lenses should be too.
 Your eye care professional performs a variety of
measurements to make sure the fit your contact
lens is well-fitting, but sometimes, its may be a
little off.
 Symptoms:-Feeling a foreign object in the eye,
slight pain or irritation, redness, fluctuations in the
vision.
 Treatment:- tell your eye care professional – they
will re-examine your eyes and lens selection to
give you a better fit.

7.  People with dry eyes may not produce enough
tears to keep eyes moist and lubricated.
 This creates discomfort when they wear
contact lenses.
 Dry eyes may be inherent (associated with a
number of medical conditions), or
acquired(linked with risk factors such as
smoking, computer use, caffeine, certain
medications, and more).
 Symptoms: tired eyes ,dry eyes, and
discomfort.

8. Treatment:
 Your eye care professional may recommend a
lubricating/rewetting solution for your use.
 Moisturize your soft contact lenses to soothe
your eyes and minimize lens dryness and
discomfort while wearing them with a
lubricating and rewetting drop.
 It’s important to find a drop that’s compatible
with your lenses.

9.  Your eyes may become irritated when there are large amounts of
environmental allergens such as dust or dander.
 These allergens can stick to the surface of lenses, causing irritation
for the wearer.
 Symptoms: Redness, irritation, dryness.
 Treatment: frequent cleaning is crucial to remove any build up
that may occur on lenses.
 If problems persist, switching to a disposable modality can
provide a fresh pair of lenses every day
 If it’s seasonal allergies that are affecting your eyes, be sure to
remove your contact lenses before using an eye drop that isn’t
specifically intended for use with contact lenses and wait 15-20
minutes before inserting your lenses.

10.  Irritation in your eyes may not
come from your contact lenses
at all.
 If your eyes become red,
swollen, or if you experience
discharge, you should contact
an eye care professional
immediately.
 Your symptoms may be a result
of an infection, or underlying
disease and should be
diagnosed and treated as soon
as possible .
 You should not wear contact
lenses if you have an eye
infection or while using certain
topical eye medications.

11.  Those who wear contacts probably have
experienced some ongoing persistent problem,
especially if they work all day at a computer.
 Lenses dry out, feel scratchy, and vision is
blurred.
 Eyes become red and uncomfortable, and
lenses aren’t worn as long as before,
 Repeated attempts to clean the lenses don’t
help.

12.  these kind of problems don’t need to occur if
wearers understand proper care and
maintenance for contact lenses, and adhere to
recommended schedules.
 Use artificial tears.
 Nutritional supplements
 Use daily disposable lenses.
 Silicone hydrogel lenses

13. • Always wash your hands before
handling contact lenses
• Carefully and regularly clean
contact lenses.
• Store lenses in the proper lens
storage case .
• Only fresh solution should be
used to clean and store contact
lenses.
• Always follow the recommended
contact lens replacement
schedule .
• Remove contact lenses before
swimming or entering a hot tub.
• Avoid tap water to wash or store
contact lenses or lens cases.
• See your optometrist for your
regularly scheduled contact lens
and eye examination.
 Do  Don’t
• Use cream soaps. They can leave a
film on your hands that can
transfer to the lenses.
• Use homemade saline solutions.
• Put contact lenses in your
mouth or moisten them with
saliva, which is full of bacteria
and a potential source of infection.
• Use tap water to wash or store
contact lenses or lens cases.
• Share lenses with others.
• Use products not
recommended by your
optometrist