Itchy Eyes With Contact Lenses
As all contact lens wearers will know, they are placed in a unique situation when it comes to eye irritation, dryness, and redness. If any of these symptoms occur, it is an instant trade off between what the causing factor is. Was there an external factor which caused the irritation - such as a pollutant or foreign object? Or alternatively, was it the contact lens itself?
Depending on which of the two options is chosen by the wearer - the treatment option will also be varied. For the first option, contact lenses will often be taken out, and the eye will then be treated as if it were a normal persons eye. As most products warn - you should never apply an eye treatment with a contact lens still inside. Not only would this be dangerous, it would also be particularly ineffective - because the active ingredients would not be able to get to the entire eye surface.
Alternatively, if the lens wearer decides that it is the contact lens itself which is causing the problems - they will quickly remove the lens, and then wait for the eye to correct itself. This, unfortunately, can take quite a long time. Additionally, because the eye is already irritated, it is often the case that things will get even worse - even after the lens has been taken out.
Treatments For Contact Lens Wearers
Thankfully, because of the sheer number of contact lens wearers around the world, there are a number of treatment options which are uniquely available to these people. Whilst it is still highly advisable to take out the contact lenses before utilizing these products, the active ingredients are indeed safe to use with the contact lens, ie. they won't cause damage to the lens itself, not the covered portion of the eye.
This is particularly useful for those who wear contact lenses full time, and hence would be inconvenienced by having to go without proper vision as the result of an annoying eye irritation.
No matter which product you end up buying, you should always check with your doctor, optician, or pharmacist as to whether it will be compatible with your type of contact lens. Assuming that it is - you should find the products to be effective and safe.