Question 1

how do i stop cloudy film from forming inside my contac lens? i have been wearing gas permeable contact lenses without any significant problems. in the last 6 months, everytime i put my contact lenses on- the right lens gets cloudy and it has a film over

Accepted Answer

This : This could be a fit issue where debris is being trapped.  It could also be the gpc as previously mentioned.  I also see similar issues with severe lid inflammation and contact lens use - make sure you are cleaning your eyelids very well each day.  I also feel patients that use make-up around the eyes need to be careful with contact lens use.  It is amazing the amount of make-up that makes its way into the tear film.

Question 2

can i use an eye drop to store my contact lenses for few hours untill i buy a contac solution ?

Accepted Answer

Contacts: Probably yes but please contact your eye doctor for certainty.

Question 3

how safe are contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

Quite: Contact lenses have been tested over the years with millions of users.  Trouble is almost always due to the user:  overwear, ignoring red eyes or pain, extending the schedule of use beyond the recommendations of your ophthalmologist.

Question 4

why are contact lenses curling?

Accepted Answer

Worn out: Sounds like they are worn out.  Throw them away.

Question 5

where can i get contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

See an eye doctor!: Contact lenses must be fitted properly!  they need to be prescribed by an eye doctor, trialled for proper fit, then prescribed/dispensed.  Contact lenses can be very dangerous otherwise, leading to infections and loss of sight or even the eye.  See an eye doctor for proper fitting!

Question 6

can i use expired contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

Not advisable: Go see your eye doctor to update your prescription contacts/glasses and your eye health. Expired contacts should not be reused.

Question 7

if bbq heat can melt contact lens?

Accepted Answer

I suppose: But getting close enough to the grill and for long enough to melt your contacts is going to do bad things to your corneas even if your contacts are not on.

Question 8

is it bad to use old contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Wearing contacts already leads to an increased risk for eye infections, some of which are very serious and potentially sight-threatening. It is not worth the risk of wearing old contacts.

Question 9

best method to put on contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

No best method: There are several variations, but you need to get the contact upright on your finger, get your eyelids out of the way, and gently place the entire contact to your cornea.  Then gently release each lid and slowly blink.  

Practice is  the key to success in getting contacts in and out.

Question 10

do i need to get contact lenses fitted?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Contacts need both a magnification and a measurement so that it fits on your eyeball.

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How do i stop cloudy film from forming inside my contac lens? i have been wearing gas permeable contact lenses without any significant problems. in the last 6 months, everytime i put my contact lenses on- the right lens gets cloudy and it has a film over

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