Retinal detachment due to wearing contact lenses

Wearing contact lenses does not cause retinal detachment. Contact lenses are placed in front of the cornea and generally only come into contact with the conjunctival sac and corneal epithelium; they do not lead to retinal detachment. The retina is located at the back of the eye, and retinal detachment typically occurs due to underlying retinal diseases, often caused by retinal vascular factors, posterior vitreous membrane traction on the retina, or systemic conditions. Therefore, wearing contact lenses—which only interact with the front surface of the eye—does not disturb or interfere with the retina, and thus does not contribute to retinal detachment. When wearing contact lenses, preventing infection is crucial. It's important to clean the lenses thoroughly each time, provide physical protection and use prescribed eye drops when necessary, and maintain a clean ocular environment to prevent eye inflammation. Additionally, regular screening for retinal and fundus abnormalities is recommended to identify any pre-existing conditions and help prevent retinal detachment.