Can contact lenses be worn if you have allergies or dry eyes?

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Yes! Having allergies or dry eyes doesn’t mean you have to give up on contact lenses. You just need the right lens type, proper care, and expert guidance.

At Focus Vision Care, we help patients find comfortable, safe contact lens options even with sensitive eyes.

What Happens With Allergies?

If you have eye allergies, your eyes may feel:

  • Itchy

  • Watery

  • Red

  • Puffy

Wearing contacts can sometimes make this worse. That’s because the lenses can trap allergens like pollen or dust.

What About Dry Eyes?

Dry eyes mean your eyes don’t make enough tears or the tears dry up too fast. With contact lenses, this can lead to:

  • Burning or stinging

  • Blurry vision

  • Feeling like something’s in your eye

What You Can Do

Here are some simple tips to help:

  1. Talk to Your Eye Doctor
     Always start here. They can suggest the best lens type for you.

  2. Use Daily Disposable Lenses
     These are fresh every day and don’t collect allergens or deposits.

  3. Try Moisture-Rich Lenses
     Some lenses are made to stay extra moist, which helps dry eyes.

  4. Use Lubricating Eye Drops
     Make sure they’re safe for contact lenses! They can soothe irritation.

  5. Take Breaks
     Give your eyes a rest by wearing glasses sometimes.

  6. Clean Lenses Properly
     If you don’t use daily disposables, cleaning well can help keep allergies way.

Ready to feel Comfortable in Contacts again 

At Focus Vision Care, we specialize in helping patients with dry eyes or allergies find contact lenses that fit comfortably and safely

Located at 2260 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY 10314
Call us at 718 448 1622
Book online at https://www.focusvisioncare.com/