Can contact lenses damage your cornea?

Just a few days ago, Jasmine Bhasin’s picture went viral on social media. In this, both her eyes were bandaged. When the news behind this came out, it was found that when Jasmine Bhasin was wearing contact lenses, she started having problems in her eyes. And her eyes started burning. After which she had to rush to the hospital. She is fine at the moment.

Many people wear contact lenses due to poor eye or vision correction, but there are some people who wear them to make themselves look beautiful. Now the question arises whether it damages the cornea or not. Most of these risks are more likely to occur than others because many people do not take proper care of their contact lenses. Today in our article we will tell you how to take care of it.

Risks of contact lenses

Infection: This is one of the most common risks that come with wearing contact lenses. When we spoke to Dr. Alpa Atul Purbia, MS, FLVPEI, DO, MBBS (Refractive (LASIK), Cataract and Cornea Surgeon) from Apollo Spectra Hospitals, she said that if contact lenses are not cleaned properly, bacteria and fungus can easily grow on the lenses.

An infection can seriously damage your cornea — the clear front part of your eye. Signs of infection can include redness, pain, discharge, and blurred vision.

Corneal problems: Your contact lenses can sometimes scratch your cornea. This happens mainly if your lenses do not fit properly or if you handle them roughly. Even a small scratch can prove to be quite irritating and can lead to serious problems if not treated properly.

Low oxygen flow: Your cornea receives oxygen directly from the air. It does not happen through the blood vessels. To some extent, contact lenses block this supply of oxygen to the eyes, especially when they are used continuously for a long time. Lack of oxygen can also cause vascularization in the cornea which is normally vascularized to maintain clarity of vision.

How to use contact lenses

Keep everything clean: Hygiene is of utmost importance when it comes to handling your contact lenses. You should always wash your hands with soap and water before touching your lenses; this can lead to bacteria and other infections. Lens cleanliness is a must.

Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.

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