Many people who wear contact lenses often experience symptoms associated with other eye conditions. This could be simply because their eyes are still adjusting to the contact lenses or because their eyes are too sensitive to wear contact lenses.
Our eyes are extremely sensitive and if there is an allergic reaction or tension caused by certain contact lenses, your corneas can swell causing some temporary redness and irritation. Most people think that these symptoms are an indication of dry red eyes.
Some other symptoms of dry red eyes include noticeable redness that doesn’t go away or get better, excessive watering or dryness, and itchiness. Whether you have an eye condition or not, it is probably best to take the proper precautions because the lack of moisture in the tear ducts may be an indication of other, more pressing eye issues that, if left untreated, can lead to serious problems.
Eye doctors often recommend the use of eye drops to help moisturize the eyes when using contact lenses. But regular eye drops won’t help if your symptoms are extreme, or if you actually have developed a case of dry red eyes.
One sure way of fending off the irritation caused by contact lenses or other more serious eye conditions is by using artificial tears. They not only help add moisture to your eyes, but they also clean the tear duct, soothe the itching and relieve the redness. You can obtain artificial tears from over-the-counter drugstores without a prescription.
Artificial tears are a mainstay in treating a host of eye conditions, but most people are confused about the best ones to use.
To learn more about the right kind of artificial tears, check out my free guide, Dry Eye Relief Doesn’t Come in a Bottle. This informative e-guide will help you find the right kind of artificial tear treatment for you, without the hassle of having to figure it out on your own.
As with any medical condition, be sure to consult a physician before pursuing any form of treatment. Though the free guide is informative and reliable, it is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
If, after the use of other forms of treatment, any of these symptoms persist or get worse, you should seek medical attention immediately. Persistent symptoms can sometimes lead to rare but serious medical conditions, such as the inflammation of the cornea or a dangerous infection of the eye.