"I drink a lot of coffee and/or alcohol, and/or I smoke."
If your diet includes a lot of caffeine or alcohol, or too little water, your eyes may be too dry for lens wear. You may also other problems, such as eye twitching.
Changing your diet can help, and your doctor may recommend a nutritional supplement to improve the quality of your tears.
If you smoke, you are at increased risk for dry eye syndrome, as well as other problems such as macular degeneration.
Read more about discomfort remedies, including contact lenses for dry eyes.
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