Contact lenses, especially daily disposable ones, have become a popular choice for many people who want to improve their appearance or correct their vision. However, while contact lenses can provide people with clear vision and aesthetic convenience, they are not suitable for everyone. Knowing who should avoid wearing contact lenses is essential to maintaining good eye health.
The following groups are generally not recommended to wear contact lenses:
People with eye diseases
Dry eye patients: The American Academy of Ophthalmology points out that dry eye patients have insufficient tear secretion or abnormal tear composition. Wearing contact lenses will further interfere with the stability of the tear film and aggravate dry eye symptoms. Studies have shown that the incidence of eye discomfort in dry eye patients after wearing contact lenses is as high as more than 70%. Long-term wear may also cause corneal epithelial damage and even corneal ulcers.
Patients with eye infections: For example, patients with conjunctivitis and keratitis have bacteria, viruses, and other pathogens in the eyes. The National Health Service (NHS) of the United Kingdom emphasizes that wearing contact lenses will hinder the discharge of eye secretions, and at the same time change the microenvironment of the eye, creating conditions for the reproduction of pathogens, making the infection worse and difficult to cure, and in severe cases, it may affect vision.
Patients with eyelid diseases: For example, in patients with blepharitis and styes, eyelid lesions will affect the distribution of tears and the stability of lens wear, and the secretions in the lesion site are easy to contaminate the lens, increasing the risk of eye infection.
People with allergic constitutions
The World Allergy Organization (WAO) has shown that people with allergic constitutions are more sensitive to preservatives and protein precipitation in contact lens care solutions, as well as allergens such as pollen and dust mites in the environment. During the period of wearing contact lenses, the incidence of allergic reactions is about 40% higher than that of the general population, and symptoms such as itchy eyes, red eyes, tears, and increased secretions are prone to occur, which may cause corneal damage in severe cases.
Women in special physiological periods
Pregnant and lactating women: During this stage, the hormone levels in women’s bodies change greatly, which will lead to reduced tear secretion, changes in composition, decreased tear film stability, and easy dry eye symptoms. At the same time, hormone changes may also cause changes in corneal thickness and curvature, affecting the fit and comfort of contact lenses.
Women during menstruation: The intraocular pressure of women during menstruation will be higher than usual, and the curvature of the eyeball will also change. Wearing contact lenses may cause discomfort and increase the burden on the eyes.
Special occupational groups
Workers in high-temperature environments
Such as chefs, steel workers, etc., high temperature environments can easily evaporate the moisture in contact lenses and dry them, causing the lenses to harden, which is not only uncomfortable to wear but may also damage the cornea. In addition, pollutants such as fumes and dust in high temperature environments are easy to adhere to the lenses and irritate the eyes.
Chemical industry practitioners
Various chemical substances encountered at work, such as acid and alkali solutions, volatile gases, etc., may react chemically with contact lens materials, damage the lenses, and may also irritate the eyes, causing chemical conjunctivitis, keratitis, and other diseases.
Water workers
Such as swimmers and divers, microorganisms, and disinfectants in the water can easily contaminate contact lenses and cause eye infections. Even if you wear goggles, it is difficult to completely avoid the risk of infection.
Other groups
People with abnormal eye structures
For example, patients with keratoconus have abnormal corneal morphology, which will affect the fit and stability of contact lenses, fail to achieve good correction effects, and may also aggravate corneal lesions. In addition, patients with incomplete eyelid closure cannot completely cover the eyeball, and wearing contact lenses will expose the lenses to the air, resulting in excessive evaporation of moisture, causing dry eyes, corneal damage, and other problems.
People with poor compliance or inability to operate in accordance with regulations
The correct wearing, removal, and care of contact lenses are crucial. If you fail to strictly follow the regulations, such as not cleaning and disinfecting the lenses on time, and not replacing the care solution and lenses in time, it is easy to cause bacteria to grow and cause eye infections. Children and adolescents are not recommended to wear contact lenses unless they are under professional guidance and strict supervision because they have poor hand coordination and self-control, and it is difficult to ensure the standardization of care operations.
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Conclusion
Remember, it is important to take good care of your eyes. Before choosing to wear contact lenses, always consult an eye care professional. If you are eligible, please contact us to shop our high-quality contact lenses and find the best product for you.