Eye Discharge Causes, Treatments and More
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Contact Lenses
Contact lenses may cause eye irritation or infections if they're worn too long, worn while sleeping or cleaned improperly. Symptoms include eye discharge, tearing, eye pain and redness, blurred vision and light sensitivity. Some infections related to contact lenses may lead to vision loss, so a medical evaluation is essential if these symptoms develop.
To prevent irritation and infection related to contact lenses, those who wear them should clean their lenses properly and regularly and avoid falling asleep while wearing contact lenses.6Boyd, Kierstan. ‘Contact Lens-Related Eye Infections.’ American Academy of Ophthalmology, 30 Apr. 2021, www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/contact-lens-related-eye-infections
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