Allergies or a scratched cornea?

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I need help from those who where contacts. My right contact has been irritating my right eye for some time. It would feel fine in the mornings, but by the afternoon, it's so bad I can't keep it in my eye. After explaining it to several people, including one who works in a vision center, I'm getting two responses: allergies or a scratched cornea. The person from the vision center says it could be allergies, which I am hoping that is the case. But I thought I would post this question here to get other opinions as well.

princeidoc · Accepted Answer

it probably isnt a scratched cornea.  a corneal abrasion hurts with the lens OUT and actually feels BETTER with a contact lens IN...pretty much the exact opposite of what you're describing.  

more likely allergies or GPC (giant papillary conjunctivitis)

http://legacy.revoptom.com/handbook/SECT16a.HTM

http://myeyepod.blogspot.com/2009/06/gpc.html

need an eye exam to figure this out & get a good treatment plan going

? · Answer

Treatment for scratched cornea 

You have not mentioned exactly what symptoms you have been experiencing or how you injured yourself, so it is difficult to recommend any particular course of action. Also, are you certain that you have a scratched cornea? Only an ophthalmologist will be able to detect corneal abrasions, and that too using specialized magnifying equipment. If you have already visited an ophthalmologist and been diagnosed with corneal abrasions, it will be best for you to proceed with whatever treatment the ophthalmologist has prescribed. The eyes are extremely delicate organs that should not be treated lightly. Corneal abrasions can affect your vision, cause pain, and even lead to infections that can cause permanent damage to your eyes.

If you have not yet been to an ophthalmologist but are experiencing any of the symptoms mentioned above, or if you feel that something is stuck in your eye, you can try getting the object out yourself, but you should also consider visiting the doctor. If simply splashing water into your eyes has not worked, lie flat on your back and ask a friend or family member to drop an over the counter eyewash solution into your eye. This should get the object out. However, if this does not work, or if the symptoms continue even after the object has been removed, be sure to visit a doctor.

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Allergies or a scratched cornea?

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