Why are my contacts still uncomfortable/ not adjusted?

Question

I have hard contacts, they supposedly easier to clean and they give a clearer image. The optometrist said they'll feel more natural after 2 weeks...I got them half a year ago and I hate wearing them because theyre so bad. You can tell theyre uncomfortable- I can't stop blinking, they make my eyes puffy, and they make my eyes look funny when I look up/to the sides. Anyone else with hard contacts? Especially anyone that have the same problems?

Answer 1

The common problem with contacts is that they do feel unnatural and uncomfortable. Many people complain of irritation, dryness, and redness. I don't wear hard contacts but I would suggest that you go back to your optometrist since you can't go on like this for much longer. I suggest soft contact lense as I was told by my doctor that they are healthier for the eyes than hard contacts in the long run. Also, I would also recommend you buying the silicone hydrogel which is a new thing out that offers more oxygen to the cornea and reduce discomfort and dryness.

Answer 2

Probably you're not giving your eyes enough rest from the contacts. Sometimes it's not healthy to use them a lot. Or maybe you have an infection or your body is rejecting them. I wear hard contacts and they bother me all the time, so I just take a rest from using them, and when I start using them again they're comfortable again.

Answer 3

I would have thought he would have given you soft disposable contacts. I don't have hard contacts but I would return them or go to another optician.

Answer 4

Sounds like they are not the right fit to your eye.  I would think that hard lenses would need to be fitted better.  My optician gave me three different soft ones to try on at the office.  I did not try hard ones but I would assume they would have different curvature and sizes.  It might also be possible that your eyes are too dry.  Have your tear ducts checked too.  I usually wear glasses but can get by for ~8 hours no problem when I wear the lenses.