Contact Lens Patient Instruction Review
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS
The following symptoms may occur:
- eye pain
- eyes sting, burn or itch (irritation)
- comfort is less than when the lens was first placed on the eye
- feeling of something in the eye (foreign body, scratched area)
- excessive watering (tearing) of the eyes
- unusual secretions
- redness of the eyes
- reduced sharpness of vision (poor visual acuity)
- blurred vision, rainbows, or halos around the objects
- change in sensitivity to light (photo phobia)
- feeling of dryness
If any of the above symptoms occur:
IMMEDIATELY REMOVE THE LENSES!!
1) If the discomfort of problem stops, then look closely at the lens.
2) If the lens has dirt, an eyelash or the problem stops and the lens
appears undamaged, thoroughly clean, rinse and disinfect the lenses; then
reinsert them.
3) If the above symptoms continue after removal or upon reinsertion of
the lens, the lenses should be removed IMMEDIATELY and you should
contact us. A serious condition such as infection, corneal ulcer, corneal
vascularization, or iritis may be present, and may progress rapidly. Less
serious reactions such as abrasions, epithelial staining and bacterial
conjunctivitis must be managed and treated to avoid complication.
