Contact lenses are a popular choice for vision correction, as they provide an unobstructed and natural view compared to glasses. However, as with any medical device, they also carry a certain degree of risk and can even cause blindness if not used properly.
Contact Lenses and Infection Risk
One of the most common risks of wearing contact lenses is infection. While serious infections leading to vision loss are rare, affecting 1 in 500 users annually, contact lenses can be the perfect breeding ground for harmful bacteria because they rest directly on the eye.“It’s crucial to recognize that eye infections represent the most severe complication associated with contact lens wear,” Dr. Joseph Allen, an ophthalmologist and founder of the educational YouTube channel Doctor Eye Health, told The Epoch Times.
