If you experience eye pain, increased redness, blurred vision, unusual discharge, or sensitivity to light while wearing contacts, remove your lenses immediately and do not put them back in. Contact our office the same day. These symptoms can signal a corneal infection or injury that, left untreated, can lead to lasting damage to your vision. Caught early, these problems are very treatable, which is why we ask you to call the same day rather than wait.
Even if your vision feels stable and your lenses seem comfortable, an annual contact lens exam is essential. The visit gives your provider a chance to check the health of your cornea, verify that your lenses still fit properly, and update your prescription if your eyes have changed. A lens that fit well two years ago can be too tight today. A poorly fitting lens can slowly reduce oxygen flow to the cornea without causing obvious discomfort, until a problem develops.
Contact lenses should feel neutral for most of your wearing hours. A few patterns are worth watching: persistent dryness late in the day, end-of-day redness, vision that fluctuates with each blink, or a growing urge to remove your lenses after just a few hours. These are all signs that your current lens type, material, or schedule may need adjustment. A fitting visit allows our team to identify what is causing the discomfort and find a better match.
