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What Can Be Done For Redness And Irritation In The Eyes After Forgetting To Remove Contact Lens At Night?

Posted on Fri, 15 Sep 2023

Question: Good morning. I forgot to take out my contacts last night and this morning my eyes are red and irritated. I removed lenses but they are still red and kinda irritated. Is this something you can help me with?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Irritant conjunctivitis

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

It seems that you are suffering from irritant conjunctivitis. I would recommend that you remove the contact lenses and apply natural tears eye drops 3-5 times daily together with an antihistaminic eye drops three times daily. if no improvement occurred then you will need to see your doctor for a prescription of an eye drop that contains corticosteroids.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
Internal Medicine Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (22 minutes later)

Thank you for your help. I really appreciate your response so quickly. I was under the impression that I would be getting a prescription to help with this. Can you not write prescriptions?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (20 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unfortunately, no.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Unfortunately, you need a prescription of a doctor licensed in your country.

I wish I can help your further.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
Internal Medicine Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Remy Koshy