What to do if contact lenses rub my eyes

Some people always feel that their eyes are irritated and the foreign body sensation is very obvious when wearing contact lenses, so they will rub their eyes involuntarily. As a result, the more they rub, the more uncomfortable they become. What is the cause of this? First of all, you need to rule out quality issues with the contact lenses themselves. If it is purchased from a roadside shop or other unqualified place, then it is very likely to be a three-no product. In addition to this, the following reasons can cause contact lenses to rub your eyes.

1. I bought the wrong contact lenses.

You are both right, it's just not a good fit. Everyone's eye conditions are different. When choosing contact lenses, you don't have to choose the most expensive ones, and you don't have to follow the crowd. The key is to choose the one that suits you.

If the contact lens you choose has a diameter that is too large or a base curve that is too large, it will cause eye grinding. It is recommended to go to a professional ophthalmology institution for testing before wearing it.

2. Can’t tell the front and back

I've been wearing colored contact lenses for so long, but I still can't tell the front from the back. This is also an important reason why contact lenses cause eye rubbing.

Contact lenses are not worn properly and the front and back are mixed up. Many people find it difficult to distinguish the front and back of the lenses when wearing contact lenses, which will naturally cause eye irritation when wearing them.

How to distinguish the front and back: Place the contact lens lightly on your fingertips. The side with a bowl-shaped edge is the front side and you can wear it now.

3. The lens is not cleaned properly

If the lenses are not cleaned properly and foreign matter is attached to them, it will not only rub your eyes but also endanger your eye health.

Therefore, cleaning contact lenses with care solution is a crucial step. Remember to rub, rinse and soak your lenses gently every day after taking them off, and they will look as good as new the next day.

In addition, many people report that the foreign body sensation in the newly purchased cosmetic contact lenses is particularly severe. That’s because cosmetic contact lenses have many pores that are invisible to the naked eye, and it’s easy for the preservative saline in the packaging to remain, so it can cause irritation when worn, resulting in a blurry feeling.

Therefore, everyone should remember that after receiving the new lenses, do not rush to wear them. Soak, rub and clean the new lenses with care solution first!

4. Normal phenomenon when wearing for the first time

Newbies who wear contact lenses need a certain period of adjustment. Symptoms of eye grinding may occur during this period, and this adjustment period usually lasts 1-7 days and then gradually disappears.

5. Eye inflammation

If you do not experience any of the above conditions, but the symptoms of eye rubbing are still very severe during wearing, you should pay close attention to it, because you may have conjunctivitis or other diseases. It is recommended to stop using contact lenses and go to a professional ophthalmology institution for relevant examinations.