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Itching in eyes, watery eyes, eyelid swelling, sensitivity to light as I wear contact lenses daily.

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your contact lens are prbably infected. discontinue for couple of days and put antibiotics eye drops 2hourly e.g. moxifloxacin. and start the lens alter cleaning ...  Read More

I have itchy eyes after wearing contact lens can I use lotepred T weekly? Can I get over with itchy eyes after using drops

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Lotepred is a steroid and continued use of steroids can cause cataracts and glaucoma better to wear glasses .or better to do laser vision correction. ...  Read More

I slept Overnight by putting contact lens.When I wake up my eyes are itchy and full red colour ,blur image.can u please suggest me some medicine

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Contact lenses should not be used for more than 8 hours at a stretch in a day. It's unsafe to wear them while sleeping / taking a bath. Please stop using contact lenses till your eyes get back to norm ...  Read More

I want to use contact lenses. Which type of lenses are preferable. Is it good to use lenses? Do we have any disadvantages?

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Hello A. You can use soft contact lens B. Yes...you may use contact lens without fear C. Disadvantages are risk of infection etc but these happen when we don't exercise precautions Avoid sleeping or b ...  Read More

Difference between lotepred nd loteprednal T? Can one user can use drops once in a day to avoid allergies in future like itching redness? What to do if someone is having contact lens allergies like itching,White discharge. which drops to use before applying contact lens plz help

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Yes you can use drops once in a day for chronic allergic problems like antihistaminics and mast cell stabilizers but one should avoid the use of Steroids for longer period of time as it can lead to S ...  Read More

During taking out contact lens becomes very sticky..What is the reason ??...Is it a symptom of dry eye ?

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Hello Yes,this could be due to dryness Try A. Lubricating eyedrop frequently like refresh tears ...  Read More

As per your answer he must be using lens contact either glasses without it he can not see , m I right ?

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What is your problem/ issue for which you seek a solution? Maskatieyeclinic Opposite Charni Road station east, Mumbai ...  Read More

Sir i want to only ask that in how many ways can a contact lens get to be fall down

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Hello There are many ways like if your sneeze it may fall etc ...  Read More

I am getting married next month...I want to wear contact lenses in marriage. Is it safe to wear the contact lenses in front of havan fire. Also can I cook while wearing the contact lenses.

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Yes it's quite safe. But you will have to observe some precautions during Havana. Like keep your eyes half close and if there is any watering please don't rub,instead of that gently press the inner ...  Read More

Can he see without contact lens , especially in night is it possible to see without lens contact?...

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Hello He will be able to see without contact lens also but vision will be little hazy With glasses he will be able to see clearly We can discuss this in detail . You can initiate private chat at http ...  Read More

I got lenskart eye test a month ago and I'll attach my result Basically I got contact lenses as well yesterday but lenskart didn't have any option to pick -1.50 cylindrical so I picked -1.75 for the right eye Was this okay or not?

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Pl consult qualified ophthalmologist. ...  Read More

I have two questions- 1.Is Bosch n Lomb ultra toric lens good brand? 2. My cylindrical power in left eye is -1.0 and the contact lens cylindrical power -0.75. Is it ok? Exact power is not available

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1. Yes 2. Yes ...  Read More

Hi everyone, I am curious about contacts but due to high cylindrical vision ( almost -4 in both eyes) I have been unable to use over the counter options. My doctors have mentioned custom contacts and I would love to hear the opinions of ophtalmologists here on the same. Any recommendations and things I should look into. Anything I should keep in mi

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For high cylindrical power (around –4.00D), standard soft toric lenses may not give clear vision. Custom soft toric, RGP, or hybrid lenses offer sharper, more stable correction but need expert fitting ...  Read More

Currently I'm wearing glasses with power: SPH: -5:00 CYL: -1.25 Axis: 180. I want to use B&L contact lens for the first time. On their website the equivalent contact lens power should be: SPH: -4.75 CYL: -1.25 Axis: 180, but in the shop from where I am ordering the contact lenses from is saying that this power should be: SPH: -4.75 CYL: -0.75 Axis

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Please consult online ...  Read More

From Few days ago some allergy issue in my neck I attached pic of my neck Ye kis type ki allergy h ?? What should I do for this type of allergy???

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Will improve with medication Consult online for further management ...  Read More

I showered wearing the contact lens and I can't seem to find it in my eyes later. I'm not sure if the lens fell off or is still stuck in my eyes. I don't have any irritation or pain in my eyes. Should I be concerned? Should I be consulting an ophthalmologist in person?

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Hi Consult an eye specialist near you.They can examine and tell you whether it is there.We should not ignore the previous lens until confirmed.It may lead to infections. ...  Read More

Is it safe to wear contact lenses and cry during your vidaai ceremony since my eye power is -4 each eye therefore its difficult for me to see everyone clearly without lens. please tell me is it safe?

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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Started wearing specs around 3 years ago , Now i wish to restart playing cricket as I was a state player and now I wish to play my college tournaments , So I was thinking if It will be a good option that I get contact lenses and use them only while playing ( I am fast bowler so bowling with glasses is very difficult) ... So I had few questions - 1)

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Daily disposable will be better as in sports you get exposed to dust and sweat also. You will need a slightly different prescription for contact lens, as the distance between eye and the glass is diff ...  Read More

Can v use contact prescription lenses everyday. Is der any side effects? ..is it safe to do normal tasks with lenses?

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Contact lenses shouldn't be used regularly unless it is absolutely necessary, and yes there are many side effects that should be looked after while using the same. ...  Read More

I have bought alcon air optix hydragel lenses for astigmatism. I have to attend a function for that I am going to wear these contact lenses. The function would last for more than 14hrs. Can I wear these lenses for 14 to 15 hours straight without any difficulty. Also due to mehndi stain in my hands can I apply the lenses in my eye with the same hand

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using the contact lens for a longer hours may causes the dryness in that so better to remove the lenses after 6 to 8 hours at least for half an hour to one hour that will help and use the lubricants d ...  Read More

I have bought alcon toric hydragel lenses. Can I put the lens in my eye directly after opening the seal pack or do I have to wash it with the liquid given for the first time. For how long at a stretch I can wear the lenses in a day. My eyes become dry while opening the lenses so how to open the lens when it is almost stuck to the eye.

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Wash it with the lens solution before use 8-12 hours a day Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Kindly provide advisory for using contact lens like how many hours can i use it at a stretch and on the whole day?!

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You Will find it most comfortable if You limit usage to 10-12 hours. ...  Read More

My cylindrical power is not high enough, can i use contact lenses, as contact lens are only available for -0.75 and above? I have both spherical and cylindrical power. My cylindrical powers are -0.25 and -0.5 left and right eye!

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You can order for custom made lenses. ...  Read More

How long does it take allergy symptom to show after contact with allergen.can milk cause blocked nose and sneezing.. can mild allergy goes without any treatment

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Take authentic treatment in ayurveda ...  Read More

Can I wear toric contact lenses with a power of -2.75 if my prescribed cylindrical power is -3.0? Because only lenses up to Cyl -2.75 are the only ones available in my area.

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Yes ...  Read More

I've been wearing contact lenses since I was 12 years old. I'm 24 now. I don't have any problems yet but I'm worried continued use of lenses may cause issues. Should I switch to glasses or can I continue wearing contacts? I plan on getting LASIK done in the future as my power has not yet stabilized.

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Please consult cornea and refractive surgeon in your locality. ...  Read More

I wear contact lens in the day,my eyes gets dry. One of my doctors prescribed Viz tears eye drops or she said you can use any eye drops containing Carboxymethyl cellulose 0.5%. Please prescribe eye drops which i can use with my daily contacts without removing them.

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Hello You can use refresh tears eyedrop as it has carboxy methyl cellulose ...  Read More

Hello, Can I use contact lenses of high power than my prescriped power. Suppose I have prescription for -2.50 (both eyes). So, Can I use contact lenses with power -3.00 or -3.75?

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No. Please consult ...  Read More

I am using contact lens for last 10 to 15 years. Recently I have pain in eye in the morning and eyes are sticky. After wearing lens and removing lens this pain is there in eye ball. Is it okay to continue with contact lens?

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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Hello, I was wearing contact lens from more than 15 years but now a days i feel that my eyes are very dry specially when I awake from the sleep. Sometimes I use refresh tears for dry eye but nothing works. I dint wear the lens from 1month but still i feel the same problem. Any solution for this

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Please consult online to address your concerns ...  Read More

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