Contact Lens Risks & Safety

Understanding the potential risks of contact lens use and how to wear them safely can help protect your eyes. Learn about common contact lens-related complications and how they might be prevented.

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Acanthamoeba Keratitis: Eyes Hurt After Taking Out Your Contacts?

Acanthamoeba can cause rare but serious eye infections in contact lens wearers. Read more to learn how to prevent infection.

Can Contact Lenses Damage Your Eyes?

Wearing contact lenses can damage your eyes if you are careless. Follow these tips from an eye doctor.

Extended Wear Contact Lenses: Are They Safe?

Learn about extended wear contact lenses that you may be able to wear day and night for several days.

Can You Swim With Contacts?

Is swimming with contacts OK? Learn how water affects your contact lenses and other options for seeing underwater.

Can You Use Water for Contact Solution?

You risk getting an eye infection if you use water for contact solution. Learn why.

Contact Lenses and Pink Eye

Learn what eye infections can result from wearing contact lenses. Plus, whether you can wear contacts during or after pink eye.

What Is Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC)?

Giant papillary conjunctivitis is due to chronic irritation under the upper eyelid, usually from contact lenses. Learn other causes and symptoms of GPC.

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