Millions of people worldwide wear contact lenses. Complications due to the use of contact lenses are very rare. These arise mainly because of poor maintenance, an over-extended time period of use and wearing lenses in a polluted environment. Non-infectious and infectious complications of contact lenses vary in severity. This article focuses on various risk factors which lead to complications and contraindications for contact lens use.
Wearing contact lenses can cause a wide range of changes in the eyes. The related complications include inflammatory, mechanical, or metabolic changes. The first important task for any optometrist is to select lenses that are a perfect fit for the client and satisfy their needs without any significant complications. Wearing contact lenses for an extended period of time (24 hours) is considered unsafe as it may increase the risk of complications. Although,…
