What Causes Contacts to Hurt?

With current technological advances, contact lenses have become versatile and convenient solutions to vision problems for most people. However, they sometimes irritate and cause pain. Several reasons can make contact lenses uncomfortable and even hurt. When your contact lenses start to get painful, you need to remove them. If the pain gets severe and unmanageable, reach out to our optometrists at Exquisite Eye Care in Houston for an assessment of the condition and a solution to the pain. Here are a few reasons why contact lenses hurt.

Dryness in the Eyes

Dry eyes are one of the most common problems among contact lens wearers and it occurs when the eyes don’t produce enough tears. It can be caused by medical conditions such as dry eye syndrome or habits such as smoking or excessive screen time. Poor lens care and wearing the wrong contact lens for your condition can also cause dry eyes. You can reduce the discomfort by using a lubricant eye drop when wearing the contacts. Work with your eye doctor to ensure you have the correct contact lens solution and follow the proper eye care routine.

Your Contacts Don’t Fit Properly

Not every pair of contacts will align properly with your eyes. If the contacts are not of the right shape, material, or size, they may hurt when you put them on. Perfectly-fit contacts should be hard to notice, but you may feel like a foreign object is in your eye if the lenses don’t fit properly. It would be best if you always worked with a professionally trained eye doctor who can adequately assess your eyes and prescribe the appropriately sized lenses that feel comfortable.

Our Optometrists Will Help Get Rid of the Pain and Discomfort

When your contacts start hurting, you should stop wearing them until the issues are resolved by a professional eye doctor. Our optometrists at Exquisite Eye Care in Houston will assess the cause of the pain to determine whether the lenses are the culprits. Call our team today at (281) 580-3937 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.