What Are the Risks of Wearing Colored Contact Lenses?
Disease description:
I often wear colored contact lenses to make my eyes look more attractive. What are the potential risks associated with wearing colored contact lenses?
Prolonged wear of decorative (cosmetic) contact lenses may cause eye discomfort, including soreness, dryness, and a foreign-body sensation. It may also increase the risk of bacterial infection in the eye, potentially leading to conditions such as conjunctivitis or keratitis. Additionally, long-term use of decorative contact lenses can result in corneal hypoxia, thereby increasing the likelihood of visual impairment.