Many people stop wearing contacts because their eyes feel dry, scratchy or tired by mid-afternoon. The good news is that dry eye and contacts are not always a lost cause.
Why contacts and dry eye clash
A contact lens sits in your tear film. If your tears evaporate too fast, often because of meibomian gland dysfunction, the lens dries out and feels uncomfortable.
Lens changes that help
- Daily disposable lenses that start fresh every morning
- Materials designed to hold moisture
- A better-fitting lens that moves comfortably
- Cutting back wear time on long screen days
Treat the dry eye, too
Switching lenses helps, but treating the underlying dry eye often helps more. OptiLight IPL targets inflammation linked to MGD and can improve how comfortable your eyes feel, with or without contacts.
Book a contact lens fitting and dry eye evaluation together at Eye See Eye and Facial Wellness to look at the whole picture.
ready for Contact Lens Exam?
Book with Dr. Larson inside the Walmart Vision Center at 2440 W. Mason Street, Green Bay, or call (920) 405-9165.