Eye Problems, Noninjury
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Are you having problems with your contact lenses?
See significance of a problem with contact lenses if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have an eye problem that does not get better when you remove your contact lenses?
Yes Do your eye symptoms continue or become worse after you remove your contacts? Symptoms may include:
- Eye pain.
- Tearing.
- A feeling that something is in your eye.
- Drainage.
- Redness.
- Sensitivity to light (photophobia).
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: December 6, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Christopher J. Rudnisky, MD, FRCSC - Ophthalmology | |
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