Allergic conjunctivitis, or an allergy that manifests in the eyes, occurs when the immune system overreacts to a foreign substance. This reaction causes a release of the chemical histamine, which causes the symptoms of allergic reactions such as...
If you wear contact lenses that are not designed to be worn overnight, your optometrist has probably warned you against sleeping in them. Sleeping in contact lenses may harbor bacteria or scrape the eye, causing an infection. If you experience eye...
Contact lenses can cause a variety of eye disorders, depending on the type of contact lens worn, cleaning solutions, hygiene, fit and wearing schedule. According to “The Eye Book,” complications that are caused by contact lenses are...
Conjunctivitis, commonly called pink eye, occurs due to inflammation of the conjunctiva, the membrane that lines the eyelids and the white part of the eye. The condition may affect one or both eyes and is particularly common in children, according...
Itching, burning eyes are not just from allergies. Although millions of people wear contact lenses without difficulty, dangerous complications, including conjunctivitis and sensitivity to lens solutions, can cause devastating results, even loss of...
Pink Eye, or conjunctivitis, is a condition characterized by the infection or swelling of the membrane called the conjunctiva that covers the inside of the eyelids and the white portion of the eye. Irritation and swelling causes blood vessels in...
Allergic eye disease is a broad term that encompasses several different types of eye conditions. All of these conditions involve irritation and inflammation of the conjunctiva. The most common conditions---seasonal and perennial allergic...
Acuvue 2 contact lenses are disposable prescription lenses made by Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. Made from a soft silicon material called etafilcon A, Acuvue 2 contacts allow oxygen to pass through the lens and to the cornea of the eye. This...
Protein buildup on the eye is a common problem associated with the use of soft and hard contact lenses. Excessive protein on contact lenses can lead to the formation of cloudy or white-colored marks on the surface of your contact lenses. As a...
Contact lenses provide individuals with an excellent alternative to eyeglasses. The technology and lenses have improved over the years, changing from hard lenses to soft, daily-use lenses that can be thrown away after a single use. However,...
