1. Chronic Dryness

Over time, contacts can disrupt the delicate balance of tear film production and can bring about dry eye symptoms. Once this happens, you might notice:

• Dryness occurring after six hours or more of lens wear


• Reduced vision as the day progresses


• Increased eye itching


• Burning and tearing


• Redness

Studies show that up to 50% of soft contact lens wearers complain of dryness.

Some dry eye patients can only wear lenses comfortably for short periods of time while others can’t tolerate contacts at all.

Dryness is the primary reason why people permanently discontinue contact lens wear.

Since the contact lens itself is wet, many don’t notice the dryness until it’s too late and thus, their eye dryness becomes a chronic problem.

Avoid eye doctors who treat dry eyes with contact lenses; this is ill advised since contacts only mask the symptoms while worsening the underlying cause of dry eyes.