It is no secret that contact correction of visual acuity has become more and more popular in recent years. This is facilitated by the increasing technical perfection of the contact lenses themselves. State-of-the-art materials make the lens virtually imperceptible to the eye. If we add to this the width of the fields of view comparable to the healthy eye, the minimum amount of optical distortion, the possibility make active movements and the absence in the immediate vicinity of the eyes of fragile glass that can injure, it becomes clear, why exactly contact lenses are increasingly chosen by athletes, drivers, fans of extreme recreation and, in general, people leading an active Lifestyle. Contact vision correction is deservedly popular among women - it is no secret that glasses can be difficult to match to a face, so that they adorn it. In addition, glasses of glasses visually bring closer or, conversely, alienate the eyes, which must be taken into account when applying decorative makeup.
However, along with the undeniable benefits of contact lenses, there are some difficulties in their exploitation that must be taken into account in order to maintain eye health during contact correction vision. So, if the lenses are chosen incorrectly or they are misused, when wearing them, it begins to bother significant discomfort, which over time can develop into diseases of the eyeball and those around it fabrics. Moreover, the fact that at the initial stages such pathologies proceed with minimal symptoms, which is often mistaken for "natural" discomfort when wearing lenses, is especially dangerous. As a result, they turn to a doctor even when the pathological process has gone far and complications have developed, which will have to be treated for a long time and persistently.
There are a number of eye and body predisposing factors that can cause discomfort when wearing contact lenses. On the part of the visual organs, these are various inflammatory diseases of the tissues of the eye, eyelids, lacrimal glands, as well as the consequences of eye injuries, which provoke a decrease in the production of tear fluid. The "common" causes primarily include endocrine diseases (thyroid disease, sugar diabetes), vitamin deficiency, insufficient fluid intake, taking certain medications (for example, diuretics).
Of course, the peculiarities of work (in particular, long-term work at the computer), everyday life, and climate play a significant role. Violations of the rules of their use can also provoke problems when wearing lenses, for example, exceeding the recommended wearing time of lenses or changing them with dirty hands.
In fact, the assertion that wearing contact lenses is accompanied by some discomfort that should be "tolerated" is fundamentally wrong. Modern, correctly selected and correctly used contact lenses are practically not felt on the eye. And even minimal discomfort when wearing them - a feeling of "tiredness" of the eyes, a feeling of trapped sand, burning, watery eyes or dry eyes, their redness, the appearance of a vascular network - a reason to consult a doctor to undergo an examination and, if necessary, select others lenses. In addition, dexpanthenol-based agents have proven themselves well, which has a good healing effect and improves the metabolism of cells in the cornea and conjunctiva. For example, a drug, an eye gel Korneregel has a maximum dexpanthenol concentration of 5% *. To increase the duration of contact of dexpanthenol with the ocular surface, the carbomer component is added, which gives the drug a gel-like texture **. It is easy to apply and stimulates the healing process of the epithelium of the superficial tissues of the eye, which helps to restore the ocular surface and reduces eye discomfort. When wearing contact lenses, the drug is applied at night, after removing lenses.
Despite the increasing perfection of modern contact lenses, discomfort during their use can be encountered quite often. The correct choice of lenses by a competent specialist, adherence to the rules for wearing them, and careful attitude to one's own body and, if necessary, the use of drugs with dexpanthenol, restoring cornea.
There are contraindications. It is necessary to read the instructions or consult a specialist
* 5% is the maximum concentration of dexpanthenol among ophthalmic forms in the Russian Federation. According to the State Register of Medicines, State Medical Devices and Organizations (individual entrepreneurs), engaged in the production and manufacture of medical devices, as well as according to data from open sources of manufacturers (official sites, publications), april 2017
** Pharmacotherapy without errors. Astakhov Yu.S., 2016, p. 248
