A transparent membrane called the conjunctiva covers and protects the whites of your eyeballs. Your contact lens can’t bypass this membrane. [2] X Trustworthy Source American Academy of Opthamologists Professional medical organization focused on advocating for public health and supporting sight-related research Go to source
A sharp or scratching pain Difficulty opening the eye Extreme watering A persistent feeling that something is lodged in your eye[3] X Research source
If you don’t feel the lens with your fingers, don’t worry! That can happen sometimes.
If you don’t have contact lens rewetting drops, use contact lens saline solution. Avoid using water, though! Non-sterile water from the tap (and other water sources) may have infection-causing microorganisms in it. [6] X Trustworthy Source US Food and Drug Administration U. S. government agency responsible for promoting public health Go to source
If the contact is still being stubborn, apply a few more rewetting drops and repeat the movement.
If this feels uncomfortable or awkward, get someone to hold the swab and help you out.
Mild irritation can sometimes make it feel like there’s something stuck in your eye, even when there’s not. If you’re still worried or need additional peace of mind, make an appointment with your eye doctor.
Follow your eye doctor’s recommendations for how long to wear your lenses. For example, if you have daily wear lenses, take them out every day. Be gentle when you rub your eyes and remove eye makeup carefully. Avoid sleeping in your contacts. Your eyes need time to rest and breathe between wearings. Clean and store contacts in fresh saline solution. It can be tempting to pop lenses back in their case with last night’s solution, but try to avoid doing this. Get a professional vision checkup and contact lens fitting every year. [10] X Research source
