[Ligmom]

Ok, is it possible to lose a contact lens behind your eye?

I have worn contacts for 16 years, and have never had a problem (besides an occassional eye infection). I wear the disposable lens' but I take them out every night. Yesterday morning when I put in the left contact, it hurt--I gently rubbed it, and it stopped hurting but the contact was no longer in my eye. I looked for it for a minute, but couldn't find it (which was no big deal since I could only see out of one eye:LOL). So I replaced it with a new one and didn't worry about it.

Well, this morning my eye was red. I decided to wear glasses today, which usually will clear up any irritation in my eyes--but it seems worse tonight

Should I call the eye doctor? Is it possible that the other contact is lost behind my eyeball or is that a totally irrational fear?

 

[broodymama]

Well, I've had that happen to me too. Several times when I was a teenager! I don't know where they go, but they certainly weren't in my eye anymore and they didn't fall out. The first time it happened was about 15 years ago and it hasn't done anything weird yet, but I always wonder.

 

[Ligmom]

Thanks, Ladybug

It is still red today...guess I'll be calling the eye doc just to check. I am so going to feel

trying to explain this to the receptionist:LOL

 

[ozzyemm]

Ligmom-- Don't feel silly! Rest assured that she hears this ALOT

. I have lost contacts in the fold of my bottom eyelid. They usually come out on their own, but it is good to check with your doc

 

[PikkuMyy]

I have lost them behind my eyeball before. They come out on their own when they're ready. Kinda like if you loose a little piece of rubber somewhere else in your body that's wet with lots of folds

You just need to be patient.

 

[Ligmom]

ok, so I'm not the only one

I didn't call the dr.'s office today...too busy. The redness is going away tonight, still no sign of the missing contact.
So, is it ok to wear another contact in the meantime?