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Risks Associated with Contact Lenses

Contact lenses give consumers the freedom of no glasses or bulky frames, but this freedom does not come without risks. Wearing contact lenses puts patients at risk of developing serious eye conditions, including various eye infections and corneal ulcers. Many of these conditions happen quickly, are highly contagious, and can be very serious. In rare cases, these conditions can cause blindness. Only an eye care professional can determine how serious an eye problem is when wearing contact lenses, so don't wait to get evaluated if an infection occurs.

If you experience any symptoms of eye irritation or infection, here are some suggestions:

• Take out the lenses immediately and do not put them back in your eyes until determined safe by an eye care professional.
• Contact an eye care professional right way.
• Don't throw away your lenses in case the eye care professional needs them to determine the cause of your symptoms.
• Please report serious eye problems associated with your lenses to the FDA's MedWatch reporting program.

Symptoms of Eye Irritation or Infection

• discomfort
• excess tearing or other eye discharge
• unusual sensitivity to light
• itching, burning, or scratchy feelings
• excessive redness
• blurred vision
• swelling
• pain

Reducing Serious Hazards of Contact Lenses

As mentioned previously, rare cases of eye infections can result in vision damage and possibly blindness. As a contact lens wearer, it is important to practice healthy habits in relation to contact lens care. You can reduce your chances of infection if you:

• Always wash your hands with soap and water before handling contact lenses.
• Replace your contact lens storage case every 3-6 months
• Clean and disinfect your lenses properly
• Always use fresh contact lens solution
• Never reuse the contact lens solution in your storage case
• Remove your contact lenses before swimming.
• Do not sleep in contact lenses, even if they say they are extended wear.

Other risks of contact lenses include

• pink eye (conjunctivitis)
• corneal abrasions
• eye irritation

There are several contact lens solutions, such as AMO, Inc.'s Complete Moisture Plus contact lens solution, that have recently been labeled as potentially causing serious eye injury. If you have suffered eye injury due to your contact lens solution, get in touch with a contact lens recall attorney at Williams Kherkher. He or she will be able to analyze your situation and make a recommendation about what to do next. This initial consultation is free of charge, so contact the firm today.