Ocular Rosacea And Contacts

Anyone with ocular rosacea should consult their physician about the safety of wearing contact lenses in their particular case. Depending on the individual, the symptoms of ocular rosacea may make wearing contact lenses problematic.
Common symptoms may include watery or bloodshot eyes, foreign body sensation, burning or stinging, dryness, itching and light sensitivity. Blepharitis, where the eyelids are red and swollen and have dried crusts, and chalazion, a small sebaceous cyst of the eyelid, may also occur. However, the good news is that with appropriate treatment, symptoms of ocular rosacea may be brought under control.