Contact Lens Discomfort: When a Refitting May Help

If you used to wear your contacts through dinner but now reach for your glasses by lunch, that change is worth a closer look. At our Ashburn office, we check how your lenses fit and whether dry eye or irritation is making them hard to wear. Even if your prescription is the same, a different lens may feel more comfortable.

What to Do When Your Contacts Feel Uncomfortable

Take your lenses out, switch to glasses and call us before wearing contacts again. If you have eye pain, unusual redness, sensitivity to light, discharge or sudden blurry vision, seek urgent eye care. These can be signs of a corneal infection and need attention right away.

Patterns That Help Us Check the Fit

Think back to the last time your contacts bothered you. A few details can help us narrow down the cause of contact lens discomfort.

• Do you feel the edge of one lens each time you blink?

• Does a lens slide out of place and briefly blur your vision?

• Do your contacts feel fine in the morning but gritty later in the day?

• If you wear reusable lenses, does a fresh pair feel comfortable until you get close to replacement day?

What We Can Change During a Refitting

At a contact lens exam, we look at the surface of your eyes and the tear film that keeps it moist. When it’s safe to wear lenses, we also check where each lens rests and how it moves when you blink. If a lens slips off center, we may try a different curve or diameter to help it stay in place.

If deposits build up on your reusable lenses and irritate your eyes, daily disposables may help because you start each day with a fresh pair. If dry eye is the main concern, we may recommend treating it before changing lenses.

With a trial pair, how your eyes feel several hours later matters just as much as how the lenses feel in our office. At your follow-up, tell us how long you could wear them comfortably and whether your vision stayed clear.

If you’re taking your contacts out earlier than you’d like, call Your Eye Doctor P.C. in Ashburn, VA, at (703) 663-4290 to schedule a contact lens evaluation.