Corneal Abrasion-Blurry Vision

My eyes were red everyday starting in April. I thought it was an eye allergy. I went to the opthalmologist in June and he told me my eyes were just red and nothing was wrong. He also said I could continue wearing my contacts. I interchanged contacts and glasses for awhile. In July I noticed that my left eye was blurry (with my glasses on). I went to the ophtalmologist again and this time he told me that I had an infection and a corneal abrasion. He gave me some antibiotics and within a few days the redness disappeared but the blurry vision remained. A week after that appointment, he took me off the antibiotics and told me to use lubricating drops in my eyes every 1-2 hours and a lubricating ointment at night. I have been following this regimen everyday since July 19. My left eye seems to be returning to normal but then I noticed that the blurry vision is comes back. I have another follow up in 2 weeks but I would like to is, Will this blurry vision eventually go away? If so, how long will it take?

[des900]

I think you have an allergy with contact lenses. Stop wearing contacts & continue with glasses, this may help cornea to heal faster.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

I also feel your problem is likely contacts and suggest you stop wearing them for several months. Discuss with your contact lens fitter.

JCH MD

[starr187]

the things is the brand of contacts I was wearing before (Acuvue Oasys), I have been wearing for four years. I have been wearing contact lenses in total for 10 years.  In April, when I first noticed the redness/really bloodshot eyes, I stopped wearing my contacts for a month and everyday my eyes were still bloodshot. In the beginning of May, my lower lid in the left eye began to swell, but the swelling went down after 2-3 days. Since I saw the ophthalmologist in July, I wear only glasses. The redness left after I used the antibiotics, but it's been 6 weeks (no contact, just glasses) and I repeatedly use the lubricating drops, but I still have a little bit of blurry vision in the left eye.
Can I have a contact allergy without wearing contacts?

[des900]

Contact lens may have triggered your allergy, for seeing results you need to stop it for a long period like 1 year. presently you have some infection or dry eye. clean your eyelids using warm compress & use lubricating drops for reducing redness.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[allmymarbles]

There have been serious complaints on this forum about the brand of contacts you are using. Many of those posting complained of corneal ulcers. Check the archives. The subject was being discussed only a couple of days ago.

[allmymarbles]

I found the original post. It was "To Wearers of Acuvue Oasys Contacts." I thought it was new because I only came upon it the other day, but actually it dates from April 19, 2009. There are a great many replies, many of which are very recent.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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[starr187]

Thanks so much for your input. Lastnight I did some research and I found another forum on a different website in which many people voiced serious complaints about Acuvue Oasys. I ordered a year supply of Acuvue Oasys with Hydraclear in April. Shortly after wearing them, I started to notice the redness in my eyes. I definitely think it is the contacts. One person said that the problem could also be because the newer brand is made in Ireland and the sizing there is different. I am not sure if it's the sizing or the chemical in these contacts, but I will continue to wear my glasses. I can't believe my ophthalmologist didn't even think my condition was related to contacts. Once my vision clears, I am going to see an optometrist about trying new contacts. Any advice on other brands of contacts I should wear?

[des900]

From a hygiene, safety point of view wearing glasses is always preferable, if you still want to wear contact lenses then opt for the one you had normally used for a long time with no problem.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

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