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Eye pain first thing in the morning

Posted: Wed 16 Jun 2010 9:38 pm
by bunnykins
Hi,
I have worn RGP's for around the last 10 years and have only once had the lens fitting altered. I am starting to experience pain when I first put my lenses in in the morning. When I am driving to work my eyes continuously water and the pain from bright sunlight is intolerable. Hayfever is making it worse. After a few hours they seem to calm down although exposure to bright light makes them run again.

I don't currently use eye drops. Is there anything I could use to make the first few hours of wear more comfortable?
thanks
Emma

Re: Eye pain first thing in the morning

Posted: Thu 17 Jun 2010 6:07 am
by Andrew MacLean
Emma

I wonder whether you may be encountering the effects of dry eye? I think this is very common with contact lens wearers; I use clinitas soothe before inserting my lens.

All the best

Andrew

Re: Eye pain first thing in the morning

Posted: Thu 17 Jun 2010 10:08 am
by bunnykins
thank you.

Emma