My eyes hurt when I wear colored contact lenses

Now we can see many different types of cosmetic contact lenses on the market. Some can make our eyes look big and bright, and some can even change the color of our pupils. Although colored contact lenses are very popular, some friends have reported that they experience eye pain when wearing them. So is there any way to relieve the eye pain caused by wearing colored contact lenses? Let’s take a look below!

What to do if your eyes hurt when wearing contact lenses

If your eyes hurt from wearing contact lenses, you need to take them off immediately, because pain in your eyes must be a sign of something being abnormal. It could be that the contact lenses are damaged, or your eyes are tired. So when your eyes feel pain when wearing colored contact lenses, it is a warning that you need to take them off.

Why are cosmetic contact lenses uncomfortable to wear?

Normally, you won't feel anything when wearing colored contact lenses, so if you feel uncomfortable wearing them, it must be due to one of the following three situations: incorrect way of wearing the contact lenses, damaged contact lenses, or eye disease. No matter which of the above situations you are in, you need to take off your colored contact lenses first, and then decide whether to wear them again depending on the situation.

How to wear colored contact lenses for a more comfortable look

1. Use the correct wearing method and wash your hands and wearing tools before wearing;

2. Make sure the contact lenses are not damaged before wearing them;

3. Do not rub your eyes while wearing the product;

4. If your eyes feel dry, apply some lubricant or take off your contact lenses;

5. The wearing time should not exceed 8 hours.

What should I do if my eyes hurt when wearing colored contact lenses? For novices, there are always various problems when wearing colored contact lenses, including not being able to put on or take off the lenses, a foreign body sensation, eye pain, etc. As for how to put on and take off the lenses, I will not go into details here. Friends who are interested can directly check the contact lens usage guide. Today, we will mainly talk about the foreign body sensation and eye pain when wearing colored contact lenses. What should we do when encountering these situations?

If you experience a foreign body sensation or pain when wearing cosmetic contact lenses, HeYa Glasses Network says you need to first understand the cause and then "prescribe the right medicine" before you can wear them healthily.

Foreign body sensation

1. There is dirt on the lens

2. Wearing the lenses upside down

3. The base curve is not suitable

4. Lens material problem

Generally, it is normal for first-time wearers to feel a foreign body sensation, because the eyes have just come into contact with the lenses and there will be an adaptation period of about a week. Of course, if the phenomenon is more serious, it may be due to one of the above reasons. At this time, you just need to take off the lenses, check and clean them, and then put them back on.

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Pain

1. The lens is damaged

2. There is dirt on the lens

2. Wearing the lenses upside down

3. Eye discomfort

For first-time wearers, the eyes are more sensitive. If there is dirt on the lenses or the lenses are worn upside down, slight pain may occur. In this case, remove the lenses, check and clean them, and then wear them again.

If there is damage on the lens, then this type of lens can no longer be worn and a new pair will be needed.

Due to personal eye reasons, not everyone is suitable for wearing this type of contact lens. People with eye diseases such as trachoma, keratitis, conjunctivitis, etc. are not suitable. Therefore, you need to go to the hospital for a check-up before wearing to confirm the health of your eyes. (Johnson & Johnson cosmetic contact lenses)

In addition, when wearing cosmetic contact lenses, you must pay attention to the time issue. If you wear them for too long or overnight, it will cause some discomfort to your eyes.