Contact lenses are a popular alternative to glasses, but they also come with certain risks. While they can provide clear vision and convenience, wearing contact lenses improperly or for too long can cause discomfort, dryness, and even serious eye infections. In this blog post, we'll explore five signs that indicate you should stop wearing contact lenses immediately to prevent further damage to your eyes. 

By paying attention to these red flags, you can protect your eye health and continue to enjoy the benefits of wearing contact lenses safely.

There are five signs that should prompt one to immediately stop wearing contact lenses. 

These include a burning sensation or discomfort in the eyes, dryness of the eyes, feeling that the skin around the eyes is weak or dry, wounds or redness around the eyes, and inflammation or itching in the eyes. 

1. Burning sensation or discomfort in the eyes

When contact lenses are not properly fitted or are worn improperly, they can cause a burning sensation and discomfort in the eyes. This is because the contact lenses may prevent the eyes from receiving enough air and moisture.

2. Dryness of the eyes

Wearing contact lenses for a long time can cause the eyes to become dry, which can lead to the death of cells around the eyes and be a factor that may cause infections and other eye symptoms.

3. Feeling that the skin around the eyes is weak or dry

Wearing contact lenses frequently can cause the skin around the eyes to become dry or weak, which is a dangerous situation for eye health. Therefore, if there are such symptoms, stop wearing contact lenses immediately and check the moisture level in the eyes by using eye drops or consulting a doctor.

4. There are wounds or redness around the eyes

 If there are wounds or redness around the eyes, it may be a sign that you have an infection in the eyes. Wearing contact lenses at this time can cause the infection to spread to the eyes and cause dangerous symptoms.

5. Feeling inflammation or itching in the eyes

If there is a feeling of inflammation or itching in the eyes, it may be a sign of an allergic reaction to the contact lenses or eye solutions. Therefore, stop wearing contact lenses immediately and consult a doctor for treatment.