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Contact Lens Allergy?
I'm contact lens wearer (20+ yrs). I went to my ophthalmologist because of persistent eye redness and possible dryness, more veiny looking whites and a very red look to my inner, lower lids. This has been going on for about 6 weeks. He tried using a daily disposable lens and it did not help. He gave me a thorough eye exam and put me on TobraDex for 1 week with a scheduled follow up. He said it is possible that I am developing intolerance to contact lenses. I have had GPC twice in the past (though not anytime recently). Is it possible that I may be destined to stop wearing contact lenses for good? Can some people immune systems simply continue to react to any/all lenses?
Is it possible if using same brand of lenses with same solution for 5years than develop allergy? Can it cause Blepharirist too?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
GPC is a tough problem to cure. You may have to stop wearing contact lenses. Consider LASIK.
Dr. O.
Dr. O.
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