Wearing contact lenses for too long can lead to internal “damage” and loss of vision

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Wearing contact lenses for too long can “damage” the eyes. It is noteworthy that contact lenses create a barrier around the cornea that prevents liquids from entering the eye. Also, wearing contact lenses for long periods of time can cut off the oxygen supply to the eyes.

As your eyes receive less oxygen, they will try to grow new blood vessels to increase the flow of oxygen. “These extra blood vessels block the passage of light through the cornea, eventually leading to vision damage.” Medically known as corneal neovascularization, the long-term effects can be “serious and irreversible.” Coronary neovascularization is not the only potential consequence of wearing contact lenses that dry out the eyes.

For example, conjunctivitis can develop, in which the soft membrane that covers the whites of the eyes becomes inflamed.

Conjunctivitis can cause: red, burning, gritty, itchy and watery eyes.

The eyes may also discharge pus that sticks to the eyelashes, meaning the condition is contagious.

Do not wear contact lenses until your vision improves.

To treat eye conditions, it is recommended to “boil water” and allow it to cool before gently rubbing the eyelashes to remove the crust with a clean cotton pad.

To get rid of the infection, wipe each eye with a separate cotton pad.

The doctor emphasized the risk of developing keratitis when wearing contact lenses for a long time. Similar to conjunctivitis, but affecting only the cornea, this condition can cause discomfort and itching in the eyes.