Could I be allergic to the contacts?

Question

I have been wearing contacts for the past 6 years and haven't had any problems. Until recently when my eye doctor prescribed a new type of contacts for me. They seemed fine when I was using them during the trial, but the last 2 months I keep getting irritations/infections. Now I have also changed my contact solution. Don't know if its the solution or the contacts?

Answer 1

I'd say that it is the solution because if you have changed solution then you are basically putting in different chemicals rather than just a different type of plastic as contacts are all simular but solutions are not.

id go back and get the expert opinon from your eye doc

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Answer 2

If you are wearing a silicon hydrogel lens (you may need to contact your eye doctor to fine out), you need to be sure you are using a solution that is compatible with the lens.  I would avoid all generics, and stick with products that specifically list " for use with silicon hydrogel lenses".  Other than that, you can be sensitive to lens materials or solutions in general.  Your doctor should be able to help you determine in a step-wise fashion what the culprit may be.

Answer 3

It could be the contacts. Try changing the contact holder and the solution to see what is going on. If  your eyes still get irritated go back to the other contacts. First get a prescription to fight the infection in your eyes first and wear glasses until your eyes are not infected anymore. If you have an infection take them out and wear glasses until the infection is gone. Wearing contacts will make the infection worse.