"My eyes are red, painful, swollen and/or produce discharge."

If you experience any of these symptoms, stop lens wear immediately and consult your eye care professional.

These could be signs of a serious problem. Contact lenses can't be comfortable if your eyes aren't healthy to begin with, and continued contact lens wear can make problems worse – whether they were caused by lenses in the first place, or are unrelated to lens wear.

Read more about discomfort remedies, including contact lenses for dry eyes.


 

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