It would have been impossible to wear contact lenses without
the tear film that is present in your eyes. They lubricate eyes, help flushing
out the irritants and ensure that contact lenses float smoothly. People with
dry eyes don’t produce enough tears or suffer from high evaporation rate. With
tears it is not only the quantity, but quality too that makes a difference. In
case you have dirty tear film (excessively oily film) contact lenses will be
uncomfortable for you because of your eyes staying dry. To help relieve dryness,
practice the following remedies & continue wearing contact lenses for color
change and vision correction.
Also Read: [Home Remedies for Eye Strain with Contact Lenses]
1. Re-Wetting Drops
Using rewetting drops help the dryness go away temporarily.
However, make sure you get contact lens compatible eye drops. Using in
compatible eye drops may fade or discolor contact lenses which will do more bad
than good.
Also carefully read the label. Eye drops that are advertised
to eliminate the “redness” do not combat against the traditional dryness of the
eyes.
2. Healthy Food & Nutritional Supplements
People with dry eyes should increase the intake of water and
focus more on consuming herbal teas. Keeping a good balance between omega fatty
acids, consuming green leafy and raw vegetables also help. In severe dryness
nutritional supplements prescribed by doctor help improving the tear film’s
quality.
3. Disposable Contact Lenses
Some people suffer from dry eyes because of oily aka dirty
tear film. These eyes produce more oil than needed due to which cornea is always
coated with a thin oily film. Hence; dryness is observed as tears are unable to
wet the surface. This facilitates protein and lipids buildup on contact lenses
that adds to discomfort. Using daily disposable contact lenses help getting rid
of discomfort caused by dirty contact lenses.
4. Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses
Today contact lenses that allow greater oxygen permeability
are available. They are made from silicone hydrogel material that stay moist
and pliable longer than other soft contact lenses. They are very comfortable
and are a perfect solution for dry eyes. Since they are made from advanced
technology; expect a slight price hike.
5. Contact Lenses with Water Content
Water content in contact lenses plays a prominent role in
contact lens manufacturing. Contact lenses hold different amount of water. For
people with healthy eyes, water content doesnot really seem to bother but people
with dry eyes may find it difficult to get adjusted with contact lenses holding
water content upto 50%. If your lenses fit you nicely, but still sting; it is
probably the water content causing trouble. Switching between different brands
or talking to your doctor may help.
6.Contact Lens Care Products
Always choose your contact lens accessories and care
products wisely. Only use pharmacy formulated eye drops and soaking solution.
Contact lens solutions may contain preservatives to which some people are
strongly allergic. Reduce chemicals by cutting down contact lens solutions to
one multi-purpose solution that soaks, rinses and disinfects. Using multi-purpose
solution also prevents drug interaction. If you develop allergy over the course
of time against a preservative used in your all-time favorite contact lens solution; talk to your doctor for further guidance.
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