Can You Wear Contacts With A Stye?

A stye is not something that you want to have. However, people do get styes from time to time. Not only are they unsightly, but they are uncomfortable as well. People get a stye when the eye gland at the base of your eyelash is blocked. You will most likely experience pain, tenderness, and also redness. In this article, I’ll go over whether or not you should wear contacts if you have a stye.

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What Cause A Stye?

Some of the causes of a stye include poor hygiene, a lack of sleep, constantly rubbing your eyes, and poor nutrition. You have to ensure that you are taking care of yourself so that you don’t get a stye on your eye.

Wearing Contacts With A Stye?

If you have a stye, it’s best that you don’t wear any contacts at all. Your contacts could end up being contaminated with bacteria, which is something that you don’t want to happen. Bacteria can result in further problems with your eye, so it’s recommended that you don’t wear your contacts if you have a stye.

Also, you don’t want to mess around with your stye and touch your eye often; this will only lead to further problems with your eye. Contacts can irritate your eye and dry them out faster when you already have a stye.

Let Your Eye Heal

Your eye also needs to heal. You’re probably experiencing some pain and discomfort, which is normal considering that you have a stye and you’re trying to get rid of it as soon as possible. With that being said, your eye needs time to recover. If your wear your contacts, you’ll only cause further irritation to the eye.

I know that you must like to wear your contacts, but it’s better if you give your contacts a break. Wearing contacts with a stye will only further irritate your eye and cause you discomfort. Refrain from wearing your contacts until your stye is gone. Also, as a tip, avoid touching, rubbing, and picking at your eye!

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