10 Causes of Blepharitis
Cause #8: Contact Lenses
Patients diagnosed with blepharitis who wear contact lenses need to take a closer look at how they are wearing and taking care of their lenses. It is important to strictly follow hygiene guidelines. If lenses are not cleaned correctly, they may create the perfect ambient for bacteria to reproduce. A contact lens that contains these bacteria and is not correctly disinfected before being worn may lead to serious eye complications.
Some people are allergic to the lenses themselves and the eye irritation may be an allergic reaction. Wearers of contact lenses who notice any redness, pain, burning, or any other discomfort with the eye need to stop wearing the lenses immediately and visit a doctor.
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