Do Contact Lenses Hurt Your Eyes? Here's Why Contact Lenses Hurt Your Eyes! An Optometrist Explains

In this video Dr. D talks all about a question she's gotten numerous times: Do contact lenses hurt your eyes? She goes over all the reasons you need an annual contact lens fit, what can go wrong while wearing contacts, and why these things might happen. #contacts #contactlenses #contactlense #contactlens #eyedoctor #eyedoc #eyecare #eyes #optometrist #optometry

⏱️ Timecodes:
00:00 Intro
01:04 Effects of contact lenses on the eye
01:31 Tear film disruption
03:50 Meibomian gland dysfunction
04:23 Corneal neuropathy
04:55 Risk of infection
06:02 The importance of an annual contact lens evaluation
06:50 Corneal neovascularization
08:38 Corneal edema
09:14 Corneal infiltrates
10:35 Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC)
12:01 Tips to avoid harmful effects of contact lens use
12:59 Summary

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[EyeSchoolwithDrD]

How are you guys liking the on-screen graphics? Trying to add in some features so that its easier to follow along. let me know!

[MicheleLeeMD]

That photo of little you in glasses is adorable :) Thanks for making this! So important for people to know that contact lenses aren't 0 risk.

[carmenwilley]

My eye doc never mentions side effects.

[laurieparis]

Excellent video, so well explained. Thank you for the education.

[jenniferchristopherson]

Can I just say your pre contact lenses picture is adorable! 🤣👍🏻❤️

[Diablomeister]

Thanks, very informative.. here in India most doctors don’t recommend contacts as I have dry eyes. But I love the convenience so I wear for 5 to 6 hours typically.. acuvue vita.. I use refresh tears to generally lubricate my eyes, unfortunately we don’t have preservative free options here..

[Robert_W]

I've been wearing soft lenses for about 4 years now. Was previously wearing RGP lenses. Slightly off topic, but the RGP lenses were painful if something got in-between them and your eye!

[ronishastroud]

Well after seeing this video i need to do better contact lenses habits. I have been taking alot of naps while i have them still on.

[Riseandrollin]

How do you know when you need a break from contacts?

[jillieebeans]

I have been wearing contacts for 15 years. In the last 5 years, I have been so bad with wearing my contacts longer through the day (16+ hours per day). I would also continue using the same pair for months longer than I should have. I was hoping to get LASIK, but was told my cornea is too thin (410 if that makes sense). What are some things that I can do to heal my corneas? It was suggested that I do not wear my contacts, wear my glasses, and use eye drops every 1-2 hours /day.

Thank you!

[annyab]

Thank you for the high quality and informative video. Can you comment if gas permeable (hard) lenses are a good option for corneal neovascularization?

[Laraposts]

And what's even weirder is that my eyes aren't that red only a little bit it the corners..
And I don't usually have seasonal allergy (now it's spring)
The lenses brand are Iso approved and none seems to had my problem
I just want to wear them again i really really love them..

[Userx]

How many hours do we wear contacts then a day/week?

[enfield]

Really helpful video i just started wearing them ..
Some really good advice.
How come my eye specialist int as good❤ looking

[HAMEEDIBRAHIM.A]

After removing my contact, one side of my eye got redness in it no pain or irritation what can i get to have normal one is it ok to keave or dhould i consult opthamelist

[cassandradm]

idk why whenever i insert my lens there seems to be something in my eye which make it uncomfortable, even cleaning my lens many times give me that still! any help or any one knows why?

[slava_xd]

how does the cornea get oxygen when you are sleeping?

[simonhurst]

Are post lasik patients able to wear soft contact lens?

[jungkooksstolenbananamilk]

Hello, I was get used to sleep with my beauty contact lenses, I put them off in the afternoon. BUT after 3 days at night my eye started to hurt so badly that it made me wake up at 2 am and put them off so in the morning my eye become red as well 1 week later but It's still a little bit red what should I Do? Please answer:)

[jetw]

Would be much more helpful with photos when explaining