First, remove the bothersome lens.
Discomfort can result from several reasons :
- Foreign body in the eye (e.g. powders) > rinse the eye and the lens, ideally with a saline solution (avoid tap water because of the risk of amoebas)
- Lens in the wrong direction > place the lens on your finger and make sure the edges curve upward (if it is turned the wrong way, the edges go downward and are slightly flat) - Defective lens> the lens may be damaged or torn at the edge, make sure the edge is even (be careful not to pinch the lens when closing the lens case)
- Inadequate lens> for a comfortable lens to wear, in addition to its shape, the characteristics of the material must meet the needs of the eye (quality and quantity of tears). Hormonal change (pregnancy, menopause...) and working conditions (lighting, ventilation...) may cause discomfort. Consult the ophthalmologist.
It may be that the discomfort persists despite the withdrawal of the lens, if the eye was very irritated. In this case, wait until the pain disappears before wearing the lens again.
If the discomfort persists, remove the lenses and consult your eye doctor.
Discomfort can result from several reasons :
- Foreign body in the eye (e.g. powders) > rinse the eye and the lens, ideally with a saline solution (avoid tap water because of the risk of amoebas)
- Lens in the wrong direction > place the lens on your finger and make sure the edges curve upward (if it is turned the wrong way, the edges go downward and are slightly flat) - Defective lens> the lens may be damaged or torn at the edge, make sure the edge is even (be careful not to pinch the lens when closing the lens case)
- Inadequate lens> for a comfortable lens to wear, in addition to its shape, the characteristics of the material must meet the needs of the eye (quality and quantity of tears). Hormonal change (pregnancy, menopause...) and working conditions (lighting, ventilation...) may cause discomfort. Consult the ophthalmologist.
It may be that the discomfort persists despite the withdrawal of the lens, if the eye was very irritated. In this case, wait until the pain disappears before wearing the lens again.
If the discomfort persists, remove the lenses and consult your eye doctor.