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Many people wear contact lenses every day. But there is a risk of getting an eye infection from it.

Keratitis is the most common eye infection from wearing contact lenses. It is the cornea infected and it can be scar on cornea, affecting your vision. If the cornea is severely scarred, a corneal transplant may be needed to eliminate damage from the eye infection and have clear vision again.

What’s cause of contact lens infections

• using extended-wear lenses

• sleeping in your contact lenses

• having microbes build up under the lens

• herpes virus

• bacteria, fungi, or parasites

• not keeping lenses or cases clean, or reusing or topping off contact lens solution

Symptoms from contact lens infections

• blurry vision

• redness of the eye

• pain in the eye

• tearing or discharge from the eye

• being extra sensitive to light

• Irritation or feeling like has something in your eye

Some contact lens-related eye infections can cause serious vision loss or even blindness. If you have any of these symptoms, it is important to see your eye doctor as soon as possible.

6 steps to avoid contact lens infections

• Cleaning your contacts lens and rubbing the lens. (Washing your hand before)

• Always rinse and store your contact lenses in store-bought solution.

• Replace your contact lens case with a new one at least three times per year.

• Relax your eyes a break from your contact lenses. Also, not sleep in your contact lenses.

• Don’t try to extend the life of your contacts by wearing it too long.

• Always eyes check up with ophthalmologist.

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