Question
Hi,
I was using contact lenses (non disposable spherical one from Bausch & Lomb) for last five years. Few months ago I switched to disposable torric category for better vision. But since then I could not wear it for more than few hours. I have tried different types (like monthly disposal, extended wear lenses, two weeks disposable) and brands for better fit ( I have consulted 2-3 eye specialist for this purpose) but of no use. Whenever I wear lenses my eyes will start paining. Sometimes it will last for a whole day or two. But hot water bask will reduce the pain almost immediately. I was also done an eye check up from Shroff Eye clinic which says my eyes are completely normal. Please suggest me. I have already wasted lot of money for different type of contact lenses.
Answer
Dear Bhaswati,
Did you see the Shroff Eye centre in Mumbai or Delhi?
If in Mumbai, I could check your records (we are not affiliated to the centre in Delhi).
However, what you seem to be suffering from seems to be contact lens intolerance. This happens after years of use of lenses, when the body one day just decides to stop accepting a piece of plastic on the surfsce of the eyes.
If your numbers are such that glasses are not acceptable for you then you may consider a more permanent form of treatment called LASIK.
please write to dranand@lasikindia.in for its details.
Best,
Dr Anand Shroff
