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Is there a risk of contact lenses hurting?
More and more people are opting to wear contact lenses, but some are still somewhat reluctant.
One of the concerns about these small visual aids is that they may cause discomfort or even pain.
Here's what you need to know about the safety of contact lenses and when they can potentially hurt.
Visual devices designed to be safe and comfortable
Contact lenses are visual aids now recognised for their reliability and safety.
Indeed, each type of lens is specifically adapted to the visual disorder it is intended to correct.
The contact lens is designed to fit the eye without irritating, hindering or obstructing it and to provide maximum comfort.
To ensure the safety of wearing contact lenses, an eye consultation is essential, otherwise they will not be issued by the optician.
The eye doctor can then determine the type of lenses that are suitable for you, but also your ability to wear them safely.
There are indeed some restrictions to wearing contact lenses, such as certain eye diseases or advanced eye dryness.
If the eye doctor prescribes specific contact lenses, it means that they are suitable and safe for you.
Nevertheless, wearing contact lenses requires some rules of handling and care.
When can contact lenses hurt?
Although fortunately not too common, there are specific situations where contact lenses can cause pain.
First of all, uncomfortable or painful lenses may simply no longer be fitted.
In this particular case, it is essential to have a new ophthalmological consultation.
This visit will allow you to determine the evolution of your vision and to obtain a prescription for new lenses.
However, in the vast majority of cases, painful contact lenses are the result of our own actions or misuse.
In particular, incorrectly inserted lenses can result in a painful experience in the eye.
This will be the case if you put in or take out your contact lenses too roughly or if the left lens is put on the right eye and vice versa.
Discomfort or pain may also occur when contact lenses are not well taken care of.
Thus, a dirty or dusty contact lens will be painful to wear, and so can be an expired one.
Similarly, contact lenses that are not removed before going to sleep can be painful and difficult to remove the next morning.
All these situations can be easily prevented by following the rules for safe contact lens wear.
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