What to do about wearing contacts while suffering from eye allergies?

Question

Whenever I try to put my contacts in in the morning, they either cloud up or won't go in due to excessive slime in my eyes. If I manage to wipe the slime out, my eyes look very red for the rest of the day. I know this is caused by eye allergies (though I haven't been tested for allergies) as I've had this problem since I got contacts three years ago. (and I can't think of anything else that would cause this) Is there any sort of eye drops that help with this? I've tried several allergy medicines (benadryl, claritin, even prescription clarinex, and some generic brands) and none have helped so far. I dislike glasses (partly out of vanity, I'll admit) and right now I can't afford to buy glasses in my eye prescription anyways. Anything I can do? it's taken me up to half an hour to get my contacts in before, and I'm getting irritated.

Answer 1

Let's see....you haven't been diagnosed by a doctor, yet you "think" your problem is related to allergies. But the problem began when you first started wearing contacts.

Your first mistake is "thinking". You have no idea what the cause is and can only guess until properly confirmed by a doctor. This mistake can lead to serious eye problems or blindness if you continue.

Second of all, are you sleeping with your contact in? That's mistake number two. Though some manufacturers indicates it's ok to sleep with contact in, it can cause problems with the cornea.

Third of all, if the problem began when you started wearing contacts, then stop wearing contacts. Get over your vanity and be more concerned with your health. That's the problem in today's society. People are willing to skimp on their health to look good for others. That's pathetic. But you can look on the bright side, if you go blind, you won't have to worry about either.

All this frustration and work to look good. Ask yourself one question..is it worth it? If so, then you wouldn't be here asking this question, therefore, it isn't worth it. Get to a doctor who can eith find the right prescription contacts for you or get over the ego and go back to glasses.

Answer 2

try getting some antiallergy eye drops. and try going to the doctor to see if you have an eye infection such as conjunctivitus.
also make sure that your contact lenses are cleaned well...if you have an eye infection it will be living on your contact lenses too!