Experts share symptoms of corneal damage that affected Jasmine Bhasin; suggest precautions for contact lens use

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Actor Jasmine Bhasin recently revealed suffering from corneal damage caused by her contact lenses. She complained about experiencing pain after wearing the contact lens at an event in Delhi, which escalated and ended up damaging her vision temporarily. She later took to her Instagram to share that she was gradually recovering from the health scare.

As contact lenses have come to occupy an important role for both cosmetic and vision correction purposes, it is important to study their impact and take steps to ensure proper use. Contact lens, if not used properly, can cause various eye problems. In view of the recent incident, experts share advice and suggest ways to avoid eye problems related to lenses.

Common symptoms of corneal damage

Common symptoms of corneal damage include sharp, stabbing pain worsened by blinking or light exposure, redness, blurred or cloudy vision, light sensitivity, excessive tearing or dryness, and mucus-like discharge.

"Visual distortions such as halos around lights may occur. If you experience any of these symptoms, consult an eye care professional immediately," Dr Neeraj Shah, Chief Medical Officer and Consultant, Sankara Eye Hospital, Jaipur suggested.

Maintaining proper hygiene and regular eye checks is key

Dr. Bhavya Reddy from Aster Whitefield Hospital stressed the need to maintain hygiene, use lenses appropriately, and avoid contaminants.

"The key pointers include washing hands before lens handling, fresh cleaning solution usage, and disposing of any irritating contacts immediately. Take off the lens immediately and get a quick checkup with an ophthalmologist if you suspect redness, irritation, and pain soon after when wearing contact lenses. Always keep a pair of backup spectacles," Dr. Reddy said.

The experts advised following proper guidelines on lenses.

• Buy contact lenses of the correct size and fit.

• Maintain hygiene by washing hands before handling the lenses.

• Adhere to the recommended wear schedule; lenses are made of materials that determine their safe wear time.

• Avoid sleeping in lenses unless prescribed.

• Schedule regular eye check-ups to monitor eye health and lens fit.

(With inputs from IANS)

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