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Contact lens usage
Hello doctors,
I've started using contact lens past few months. I usually wear it for 3-4 hrs ans remove it. Recently I started wearing it for almost 10-11hrs and I had to use PC for more than 6 hrs. I noticed that while using PC when I have my contact lens on, it causes irritation sometimes and the vision goes blur. This happens only when I see PC/mobile.
I have different power on both the eyes.
Right eye(SPH is -0.75, CYL is -0.50, Axis is 90)
Left eye( SPH is -1.00, CYL is -0 50, Axis is 60)
Currently using monthly disposable Bausch+lomb softlens(hilafilcon B).
Please advise on what is the cause of this blurness and what shall I do to avoid it. And if there are any lens brand u can suggest for use.
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Hi , this is mainly due to overstraining your eye with over usage of contact lens both leading to dryness and eye fatigueness
Follow the following:
1.)20/20/20 rule (Set a timer to remind you to look away every 20 minutes at an object that is about 20 feet away for a full 20 seconds) take short breaks inbetween (every 30mins for 1-2 mins) try to focus distance and near .
2) use lubrication genteal eye drops or refresh tears 4 times a day for month then can tapper
3)drink 4-5 litres of water per day
4) blink voluntarily for a minute like during breaks
5) You can start doing eye exercises as much as possible (10-100) per day
(For guidance see in youtube in the name of "PENCIL PUSH UP TEST", "ORTHOPTIC EXERCISES")
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It's because of contact lens induced dryness, try to blink more often and use lubricants frequently.
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Dr. Awanjala Varshney
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
23 yrs exp
Aligarh
Soft CL should not be worn more than 8 hrs at a stretch. Limit your usage time.
Use Any lubricating eye drops and close your eyes for 20 seconds after every 20 minutes while working on computer.
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Dr. Azher Lodhi
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Decrease contact lens time .
Use Lubricants eye drop
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl use Refresh tears eye drops. Pl use contact lenses for 4to 6 hrs only.pl consult ophthalmologist with detailed history and reports and treatment taken for better evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
It's because of dryness in the eye. Please limit your contact lens usage to 8 hours a day.
You can use eye drop eyemist 2-3 times a day for a month.
While using digital devices, every 20 minutes, take a 20 second break and look at a distant object 20 feet away.
Maintain right posture while using computer.
Keep yourself hydrated.
Blink more often.
Sit away from ac and fan.
consult sos/local ophthalmologist if symptoms persist or worsen.
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