Can contact lenses treat entropion?
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I would think not. Considering the effects of entropion can damage the contact lens as much as it would the actual surface of the eye. The only way to treat it, is to get a simple surgery to remove the excess skin from the outer lid.
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try using the eye dropper tool
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Some people have trouble with toric contacts (for astigmatism).  They have to sit a certain way on your eye and if they rotate at all, it can make things pretty blurry.  The lenses have something that's kind of like a weight on the bottom so that they sit straight on your eye.  There are a couple of different designs, so if one doesn't work for you, your eye doctor may try another.
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Contact lens simply put, are mini lenses that go directly into your eyes. They work by adjusting your eyesight as any ordinary glasses would. The benefit? No need to wear specs, able to play sports with ease etc. The downfall: constant removing of lenses as well as cleaning them every night.
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I suggest eye laser surgery. I had mine 5 years ago after wearing contacts for 20 years and it was the best money i ever spent. I understand that current technology even makes the procedure with instant results and no recovery time for a week like i had. And it is painless. Now if you dont like that option, remember that the eye is the most resilient organ in your body and heals the fastest when injured so there is no reason to be afraid to touch it. Once you get past that hurdle it should not take you long to learn to wear the lens...good luck
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You can't really reduce your prescription, but there is a way that you can try to slow the progression.  Ask your eye doctor about wearing gas permeable contact lenses (not soft contacts).  They have been shown to reduce the progression of myopia in the majority of people.
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You just cant!!!\nIf you think of carrots??? No way!!! I think i have eaten 1 ton of carrots already and it still has no effect. I am using contacts all the time. If you have money..you can try lazer eye correction...but ifyou're poor like me, contacts will do miracles. It can even change the "color" of your eyes and its fun!!! I dont wear glasses.... people tend to look at me as nerd!!!
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Encyclopedia - Contact Lenses  \n\nWhen were contact lenses developed?\nWhat types of lenses are available?\n\n\nContact lenses are thin, finely crafted plastic discs designed to fit over the cornea (See Anatomy of the Eye) of the eye, usually to correct vision problems caused by refractive error. They are held in place by a natural layer of tears on the surface of the eye. In addition to their obvious cosmetic advantages over eyeglasses, contact lenses provide better peripheral vision and virtually eliminate the image distortion sometimes caused by eyeglasses. Contact lenses are now available for the correction of most vision problems caused by refractive defects of the eye including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. \n\nWhen were contact lenses developed?\nContact lenses were first described and sketched by Leonardo da Vinci in the early 1500s, and the first workable model - a 1/4-inch-long glass tube filled with water and containing a microscopic lens - was developed and used by Thomas Young in 1801. In 1887, a German glassblower produced the first see-through eye covering, and in 1888 two European researchers simultaneously reported using contact lenses to correct optical defects. \n\nIn 1929, Hungarian physician Dr. Joseph Dallos perfected a method of making molds from living eyes. This enabled the manufacture of lenses that, for the first time, conformed to the actual shape of the eye. William Feinbloom, a New York optometrist, made the first American contact lens and also introduced the use of plastic to the manufacturing process. Contact lenses were made an official part of the practice of optometry in 1945 when the American Optometric Association formally recognized contact lens fitting as an integral part of their profession. \n\nThe first soft contact lenses were developed in 1960, but weren't generally available to the public until 1971. Toric lenses for astigmatism were approved in 1978 and the first rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses became available in 1979. The next decade saw many advances including the introduction of tinted lenses, bifocal lenses, daily wear soft lenses, disposable lenses, and extended wear RGP lenses. The 1990s saw more advances including disposable tinted lenses, daily disposable lenses and the first disposable lenses that included protection against ultraviolet sunrays. \n\nWhat types of lenses are available?\nContact lenses are generally categorized as "hard" lenses or "soft" lenses. As the name implies, hard contact lenses are manufactured from a rigid material, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA). PMMA is a tough, clear material that was the original plastic used in the development of contact lenses. In modern hard lenses, PMMA is often combined with other plastics to increase the oxygen permeability. These are called rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses. Soft contact lenses are made from a plastic hydrogel polymer, hydroxyethylmethacrylate (HEMA) and have a high water content. \n\nIn addition to being categorized as either "hard" or "soft," contact lenses may also be identified by their "wearing" characteristics (extended wear, daily wear, disposable, etc.) and according to the type of prescription (toric, aspheric, bifocal, etc.). The following descriptions are those generally used by the ophthalmic community in describing the various types of contacts lenses. \n\nDaily wear soft lenses\nThese lenses are made of flexible, soft plastics that allow oxygen to pass through to the eye. They are easy to get used to and comfortable to wear. Because they fit close to the eye and are more difficult to dislodge, they are often recommended for sports. They won't work to correct all vision problems and may not provide the sharp vision required by some wearers. They also require daily removal and cleaning. \n\nDisposable soft lenses\nDisposable soft lenses are normally worn for one or two weeks and then discarded. They are
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I wear hard contacts and always take them off before a shower as I was told many years ago.\n\nI only wear them for games.\n\nI don't know about soft contacts but it would probably be best to take them off.\n\nAsk an optometrist what they would recommend.
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They have protein deposits on them from your tears so they are less effective to correct your sight.  Non-disposable contact lenses need to be soaked in a very nasty enzyme solution at least once a week to get rid of the protein deposits.
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if you take care of your contacts, there shouldn't be any discomfort or side effects.  Every contact brand I have tried was ok.  I use the monthly ones, but i normally just wear them until they aren't comfortable any more.  They shouldn't fall out at all if you have the right RX for your eyes.
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yes, depends on the manufacturer. You can get weekly,by-weekly, monthly and yearly contact lenses. Refer to your optician.
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do what the doctor told you to do...you may be making your eyes worse by not wearing them...if you really dont like then, then why dont you get contacts?
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The only proven ways to do this is by laser refractive surgery (LASIK) and orthokeratology (ortho-K).  LASIK uses a laser to reshape the front of the eye (the cornea).  Ortho-K uses gas permeable contact lenses to temporarily flatten the cornea.  Contrary to popular belief, vitamin A and other supplements will not help you with this.  You really should discuss your concerns with your eye doctor.  He/she can recommend options that will work for your eyes.
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Yes. I have chronic dry eye and I have to take steroid drops to reduce the allergies that trigger the inflammation on my lids. I cannot even wear contacts because my eyes are extremely dry. I have drier eyes during my peak allergy season. Good luck with that! Go to a optometrist rather than a doctor. They are more educated on eye treatments.
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there is no treatment.  it is debris in your eye.  no drop or injection, ointment or pill will take them away.  to get them out a doctor can go into the vitreous of your eye and try to snag them out in the mean time you will loose all the vision in your eye.  its kinda like fishing for a piece of hair in a bowl of jello.  realize how small this thing is and how much damage to your vitreous can be done if  any one would attempt to take it out. this is y they tell you it cant be done.  its not worth it.  they wont hurt you
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i have the same problem.... do u wear contacts? mayb its cuz of that...idk... or mayb u lack natural tears  that help keep ur eyes moist