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What You Need to Know About Dry Eyes and ContactsIn normal, healthy eyes, a very thin layer of tears usually forms under the contact lens.
In normal, healthy eyes, a very thin layer of tears usually forms under the contact lens. However, when this layer begins to dry out, the lens will also start to feel dry, leading to discomfort and irritation, causing you to squinch or rub your eyes for relief. So if you have dry eyes, wearing contact lenses could quickly become a horrifying experience. One main cause of dry eyes is the eye's natural ability to produce tears. Some people produce less tears than most, and there is also a gradual decrease in the production of tears as one gets older--all of which can be a problem for users of contact lenses. Other causes could be related to the environment--exposure to dust and smoke, or working in overheated areas like factories can all contribute to your eyes drying out. Frequent exposure to these types of situations will make your eyes dry out more, and you just might find yourself needing to remove your contacts due to extreme eye irritation. Certain types of contact lenses can bring about dryness as well. Many contact lenses are made of water and polymers, with a majority being more than 50% water. While the contact lenses might feel moist and comfortable at first, the water will gradually evaporate from the lens when worn, and it's a sure thing that it will lose moisture throughout the day if it contains a lot of water. When this happens, the contact lens will start to draw moisture from the tears in your eyes, resulting in dryness. Dry eyes are perhaps the most common cause for irritation, and the most probable reason for people to give up wearing contacts and switch to glasses instead. Since dryness is a main problem for most users of contact lenses, manufacturers are always trying to create better contacts that will ensure comfort when worn the entire the day. Among the most popular contacts nowadays are the relatively new Acuvue Oasys lenses. What makes these lenses special is that they contain a special re-wetting agent that enables the contacts to remain moist, even if your eyes produce less tears. They are made specifically for those who have to work or live in dry environments. Acuvue Oasys lenses are daily wear contacts, and they should be soaked in solution nightly and replaced every two weeks. While there are other contact lenses out in the market that are great for dry eyes, Acuvue is well-known to be the best brand. But no matter which type of contact lens you wear, they should always be properly taken care of. Regularly clean them when removed, and soak them in solution every night--this is not only to prevent protein buildup, but also to ensure that you are putting clean lenses back into your eyes as well. While dry eyes are common for most contact lens users, you can generally avoid this problem by choosing the right pair of contacts. Another preferred method though is to use re-wetting or saline drops--these drops are placed in your eyes when they start to feel dry, and they help produce enough moisture to ease the discomfort caused by dryness. Re-wetting or saline drops are available at most department stores; they're not expensive, and are an effective way of dealing with dry and irritable eyes.
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