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Dry Eyes and Contacts: Quick Solves and When To See Your Optometrist

Posted on December 30, 2024 (December 30, 2024) by Dr. Daniel Evans

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If you experience dry eyes while wearing contact lenses, there are several quick solutions to help alleviate discomfort. Use lubricating eye drops specifically designed for contact lens wearers to add moisture, and consider switching to contact lenses made with moisture-retaining materials like silicone hydrogel. […]

Can Contacts Cause Dry Eyes?

Posted on July 21, 2023 (July 21, 2023) by Dr. Daniel Evans

Close-up of a young woman holding her manicured hands to the bridge of her nose and squinting her eyes closed

When you’re wearing contact lenses, your eyes can feel especially dry. This can happen due to less oxygen entering the eye, overwearing the lenses, inadequate tear production, environmental factors, or poor contact lens hygiene. […]