Extreme cases of people who have left multiple sets of 隐形眼镜 in their eyes have made headlines over the years. In 2017, 报告 of a 65-year-old British woman who had 27 disposable 联系人 removed from her eyes horrified 隐形眼镜 wearers everywhere.
On the less extreme side, maybe you fell asleep without taking your 隐形眼镜 out. Or maybe you got distracted and put two lenses (or more) in one eye and now you can’t quite locate one of them. Should you worry?
“Probably not,” says David Meyer, OD, FAAO, director of Contact Lens 服务 at 约翰一. Moran Eye Center. "It's not that uncommon for patients to accidentally put more than one lens in an eye. And while 隐形眼镜 can decenter and move to another place in your eye, they cannot travel very far.”
While patients may worry that a lens will get lodged in a corner forever, that's not the case. Your doctor can remove them from any location they could potentially go.
What to Do if You Lose a Contact in Your Eye
- 保持冷静. You may have blurred vision in that eye, and it may feel uncomfortable.
- Wash your hands with soap and warm water before you try to remove the lens. This helps reduce the risk of bacteria getting into your eyes.
- Use artificial tears eye drops in your eye to help loosen the 隐形眼镜 and make it easier to remove.
- Gently close and massage your eye if you can feel the lens under your eyelid. This will help move the contact to a spot where you can reach it.
- Consult your doctor if you experience redness and pain for a few hours after removing the lens.
If You Can’t Find the Lens in Your Eye
Check under your eyelid by carefully flipping your eyelid inside out and examining it for the missing contact. If the lens is attached to the underside of the lid, you may be able to remove it easily. If not, contact your eye doctor.
If the Lost Contact Is Still Stuck or Difficult to Remove
Don’t struggle, as you may cause serious damage. In this case, it’s best to contact your eye doctor or an emergency department for advice.
记住: NEVER put another 隐形眼镜 in your eye while you’re looking for the lost contact. This will only make the situation worse and could result in a scratched cornea.
Refresh Your Contact Lens Safety Knowledge
“Whether you’re new to 隐形眼镜 or have been wearing them for a while, it’s always a good idea to review some 隐形眼镜 safety tips迈耶说。. “Following routine ‘best practices’ and taking a few minutes to properly clean and store your lenses could save your vision.”
