Problems with Contacts

If your are having problems with your contacts, you should set an appointment to see your eyecare provider.

Symptom: My contacts hurt when I insert them.
Problem: Possible tear in contact, increased deposits, or contact is inside out.

Symptom: My solution is burning my eyes and I have never had problems in the past.
Problem: An irritation of the eye may cause burning.

Symptom: I keep tearing my lenses.
Problem: Tearing lenses is usually the result of long fingernails or closing the case on the contact. A thicker lens may be indicated.

Symptom: When I wear my contacts, I get discharge.
Problem: This may be an allergic reaction to deposits on contacts or possible eye infection.

Symptom: When I wear my contacts, they lift up on my eye.
Problem: Increased deposits on contacts and possible allergic response of upper lids to dirty contacts.

Symptom: My contacts feel dry all the time.
Problem: Re-wetting drops, low water contact lens

Symptom: Is it ok to sleep in my lenses?
Problem: Only extended wear lenses are designed to be slept in.

Symptom: I am bad about cleaning my contacts. What do I do?
Problem: Disposable contacts have a minimal cleaning regimen.

Symptom: I have a lot of astigmatism. Can I wear contacts?
Problem: This should be discussed with your Today's Vision doctor. The lenses of choice are soft torics or rigid gas permeables.

Symptom: I wear bifocals, can I use contacts?
Problem: Many new advances have been made in this area. Consult your Today's Vision doctor to see if they're right for you.

Symptom: Can I alternate solutions?
Problem: It is best to stick with one solution as prescribed by your Today's Vision doctor.

Symptom: My 10 year old child wants to wear contacts
Problem: It should be discussed between the doctor and the parent as to whether the prescription indicates contacts and whether the child is mature enough.

Symptom: Can I store my contacts in water?
Problem: Absolutely not!! This can result in infection. (acanthomeba)

Once again, if you have problems with your contacts, see your Today's Vision doctor.

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