Red eyes and contact lenses do not go well together. If you have red eyes wearing lenses is not recommended. Having red eyes is a common disorder and can occur for a variety of reasons. Reddened eyes manifest themselves as a result of the dilation of blood vessels within the sclera or the white part of the eye.
This disorder is often a sign of eye inflammation. Always consult your doctor or ophthalmologist for an accurate diagnosis. It is necessary to undergo a check-up, especially when the discomfort persists or is recurrent.
What are the causes of red eyes?
Several causes can lead to having red eyes. The extended use of contact lenses in contact is one of them. When buying contact lenses, choose between daily, fortnightly or monthly lenses. The timing of use must be followed, so the lenses must never be worn for a period longer than their specific duration. The use of LAC lasted for many hours a day, can cause overuse syndrome (Wearing Over Syndrome).
Red Eyes And Conjunctivitis
Do not wear contact lenses if you have conjunctivitis.
Another trigger for red eyes is the incorrect maintenance of contact lenses. LACs need cleaning, disinfection, and excellent preservation. If these steps are not carried out with care, bacteria and other micro-organisms can deposit onto the surface of the lenses which can irritate and redden the eyes.
Even a trivial allergy can cause puffy eyes, redness, excessive tearing and itching at the nose and palate. Allergens in contact with ocular tissues stimulate an excessive production of chemicals called histamines, which can bind to the lenses and cause blurring and discomfort. If you come into contact with an allergy, immediately remove the contact lenses and gently wash your eyes. Contact the ophthalmologist or your family doctor for advice on the best treatments for allergies.
The conjunctivitis is an eye disorder that affects the front of the eye: the conjunctiva. When the conjunctiva becomes inflamed, this can cause itching, tearing and swelling of the eyes. Conjunctivitis usually heals in about two weeks. Ask your doctor to recommend an antibiotic or antiallergic eye drops to alleviate the symptoms.
The dry eye syndrome is another trigger for red eyes. This is a chronic condition in which the eyes do not produce enough tear secretions. This syndrome can be treated with proper eye hygiene, and the use of eye drops to moisten the eyes.
How To Solve The Red Eye Problem?
Eye drops for red eyes: They keep the eyes moist.
The best way to ensure eye health is to visit your trusted eye doctor regularly. In case of any concern regarding eye health or worsening of vision, the best solution is to make an appointment with the ophthalmologist to examine the possibility of an eye problem. A right eye specialist will advise you to temporarily suspend the use of contact lenses in favour of glasses.
In any case, a precise diagnosis is always necessary, and self-diagnosis or do-it-yourself remedies should not be used. The reduced oxygen permeability in some types of contact lenses can cause red eyes. For this reason, we recommend using silicone hydrogel contact lenses, an innovative material that allows a greater supply of oxygen to the eyes.
When to contact your doctor?
It is best to consult your doctor when the problem is associated with disorders such as:
- Intense eye pain.
- When your eyes are extremely red, especially around the cornea.
- In case of strong headaches.
- When there is no more reaction of the pupil to light stimuli.
- In case of strong light sensitivity.
- When the corneal surface appears opaque and no longer transparent.
- Increase in secretions.
When these symptoms are felt, it is a good idea to consult an ophthalmologist for a precise diagnosis and the most appropriate method to best treat the disorder.
Red Eye Treatment
When the redness is persistent and occurs frequently, it is essential to rely on an eye centre and to trust in good ophthalmologists. Often as a cure for eye irritations, it is advisable to use artificial tears that favour eye lubrication.
In the most critical situations of red eye treatment, a pharmacological treatment must be prescribed with the use of antibiotics, corticosteroids or anti-inflammatories.
