Common Eye Infections related to Contact Lenses

The most typical eye infection caused by wearing contact lenses that affect the Cornea is keratitis, sometimes referred to as Corneal infection or Corneal ulcer.

If the infection is not treated, it may cause vision loss as well as eye pain and irritability.

Depending on the nature and intensity of the infection, several different contact lens-related problems may have an impact on the eyes.

When compared to eyeglasses, they are quite pricey. Additionally, you run the danger of developing an eye infection if you are not attentive enough when cleaning it and do not practice good practices.

 

Different forms of contact lens infections:

There are four types of keratitis: bacterial, fungal, parasitic/ amoebic, and viral/herpes.

• Due to extended lens use or tainted lens solutions, Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria frequently cause bacterial keratitis.
• Fungi like Candida, Fusarium, or Aspergillus, which can be spread by touching the eyes or contact lenses with dirty hands, are the cause of fungal keratitis.
• An uncommon but dangerous infection known as parasitic/ amoebic keratitis is brought on by the single-celled Acanthamoeba, which is frequently found in water sources.
• When the herpes simplex virus infects the eyes by contact with an affected region, viral keratitis or herpes keratitis may result.

 

Symptoms:  

1. Swelling or discomfort in the eye
2. Light sensitivity has increased.
3. Excessive tear production
4. It feels like there is a substance in the eye.
5. The feeling of burning or itching in the eye
6. Vision is hazy
7. Having a reddened eye

 

Several factors contribute to contact lens-related eye infections:

1. Using contact lenses for longer than recommended each day.
2. Using contact lenses while swimming
3. Not washing your hands properly before putting on your contact lenses.
4. Neglecting to properly clean and maintain lenses and lens casings
5. Adding a new solution to an existing one in the case.
6. Storing contact lenses in previously used lens solutions
7. Using contact lenses while sleeping.

 

 Alternatively, you can go with the refractive procedure to put an end to contact lenses or glasses