Contact Lens Related Dry Eye
Despite dramatic advancements in contact lens material wet-ability and breath-ability, contact lens sometimes cause dry eye symptoms that reduce wear time and increase blur.
Contact lens material/fit/design, care solution, ocular and handling hygiene and natural tear quality are the main considerations for poor contact lens comfort. This guide only covers improving tear quality.
I use two strategies in clinic (once any inflammatory issues treated):
1] Improve natural tear quality with Omega 3 supplementation and warm compresses
2] Contact lens safe eye drops to immediately extend comfort and clarity
See these related products:
Omega 3's
Bruder Mask
I-Drop PUR
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Gritchy Eyes?
A recent patient of mine came up with this perfect description for the way her eyelids felt... Gritchy.
What did she mean and what causes this?
I wonder if this eye drop is still ok?
Scenario: you dig an eye drop bottle from deep in your travel bag. Expiration date on the worn label is next month .. is this drop still ok to put in your eye?
Do you blink to clear?
I suggest that clinically I see many patients mis-attribute transient screen blur to their glasses. This is most likely dry eye and counseling on drop use is usually met with some skepticism!