Eye Infection Articles

Can I Wear Contacts With a Stye?

Written By Lauren Anderson

If you’ve got a stye on your eyelid, you already know how sore and annoying they can get.

But what if you use contacts? You may be asking, can I wear contacts with a stye?

Technically, you can. But it’s not recommended by eye doctors. The good news is that most styes usually clear up on their own within a week or two.

In this post, we’re going to talk about why contacts and styes don’t tend to mix, what having a stye really means, how long to avoid contacts, and what can help your eye heal faster.

How To Get Something Out of Your Eye: Top Tips To Try

Written By Amina Katana

Is something stuck in your eye? This can be a frustrating and uncomfortable experience!

If you’re wondering how to get something out of your eye, I’m here to help. These tips will help you remove the object, whether it’s an eyelash or a piece of fluff (where do they even come from?).

There are also times when it’s best to seek medical help. We’ll go through the differences between a DIY job and a seek-urgent-care situation.

Can You Swim With Contacts?

Written By Roda Novenario

When the weather heats up, there’s nothing better than going for a refreshing dip in the pool! But wait… if you’re wearing contacts, let’s hit pause for a bit. Can you swim with contacts?

Let’s dive deep into this question and see what’s going on.

Eye Infections: The Difference Between Eye Colds and Pink Eye

Written By Michael Healy

Eye infections are common ailments that many of us experience at some point in our lives. In fact, eye infections are so common that each year, an estimated 1 million Americans make visits to their doctor specifically for eye-related infections.

While commonly referred to as eye infections, two terms related to the condition that are often used interchangeably are “eye colds” and “pink eye.” While both conditions affect the eyes, they are very different in their causes, symptoms, and treatments.

Sleeping With Contacts: What Are the Risks?

Written By Courtney Dryer

Contact lens wearers, brace yourself for a potentially painful read. See, your eye doctor will warn you against sleeping with contacts, but nearly one-third of contact lens users have done so.

What happens?

When you wake up, your eyes feel dry, and your lenses must be peeled off your cornea. If you sleep in them just once, you may be okay, but everyone’s affected differently.

Understand this: sleeping with contacts long-term can result in serious complications.