Eye pain, redness, discharge, light sensitivity, or blurred vision after wearing contact lenses can require prompt professional assessment. Remove the lenses, do not put them back in, and contact an optometrist, ophthalmologist, or urgent-care service for guidance.
What to do now
- Stop wearing contact lenses until an eye-care professional says it is safe.
- Do not use leftover prescription drops or someone else's medication.
- Avoid rubbing the eye and wash your hands before touching the eye area.
- Keep the lenses, case, and solution available in case a clinician asks about them.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent medical care for worsening pain, marked light sensitivity, sudden vision changes, significant swelling, injury, or a visible white spot on the eye. Contact-lens-related infections can progress quickly and should not be self-diagnosed online.