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Dry Eyes And Contacts- It May Turn Out To Be Irritating |
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If you have dry eyes, contact lenses may be a
nightmare. With healthy eyes, a very thin layer of tears will always
form under the contact lens. When this layer starts to dry out however,
the lens will begin to feel dry. Dry eyes from contact can be very
irritating, uncomfortable, and lead you to try to squinch or rub your
eyes to seek relief.
Even though contact lenses
are indeed a cause of dry others, there are other causes as well, one of
which being your natural ability to produce years. Some people will
produce less tears than others, which can indeed be a problem when
wearing contact lenses. As you get older, the tears that you are able to
produce will begin to decrease.
The environment is another cause.
If you work in a factory or area that is over heated, or exposed to dust
or smoke, your eyes will start to dry out. The more your eyes are
exposed to these types of situations, the more dry they will become.
After a few hours, you may find yourself having to remove your contacts
due to the dryness becoming so irritating.
There are however,
some types of contact lenses that can contribute to dryness as well. A
majority of contact lenses are made of water and polymers, most being
more than 50% water. With dryness being a common problem for most people
who wear contact lenses, manufacturers are always working to create
contacts that will remain comfortable throughout the day. Dry eyes are
the most common reason for irritation, and the main reason as to why
people decide to give up contacts and just go with glasses to correct
their vision.
Out of all the different contacts on the market,
Acuvue Oasys are among the most popular. Although they are relatively
new, they are specifically made for those who work or live in dry
environments. These contacts contain a special agent for re-wetting
purposes, which enables the contact lens to remain moist, even if your
eyes aren’t producing enough tears. They are daily wear contacts, and
should be soaked in solution at night and replaced every two weeks or so.
Though
there are several contact lenses for dry eyes in the market, there is no
doubt that Acuvue is the best brand for dry eyes in the market. However,
the important thing is to take great care of lenses. Always clean the
lenses by soaking the lenses in solution when you are not wearing it.
This way you will prevent protein build up in the lenses which can
damage your eyes.
Even though dry eyes are very common, you can
always help to rectify the situation by using right pair of contacts.
You can also get re-wetting or saline drops as well, to put in your eyes
when they start to feel dry. These drops are the preferred way of
dealing with dry and irritable eyes, as they help to produce enough
moisture for comfort. You can buy re-wetting or saline drops at most
department stores - and they cost a little of nothing.
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