Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC) is a type of allergic reaction, typically due to protein deposits on contact lenses. Since protein deposits are more common with soft contact lens use, GPC is more common in soft lens wear than rigid lens wear. GPC can be caused due to an allergic reaction to the chemicals in the contact lenses and/or the solutions used. GPC is characterized by a series of visible white lumps, nodules, or giant papillae usually on the underside of the upper eyelid. GPC can cause extensive irritation and scarring under the upper eyelids that can prohibit further use of soft contact lenses.

In most cases of GPC, even after changing contact lens materials and wearing schedule and using eyedrops to reverse the allergic reaction, you will at some point have to discontinue wearing your contact lenses. In this situation a good alternative is to find out if you are a LASIK candidate. LASIK Eye Surgery may allow you to continue avoiding eyeglasses. The first step is to arrange a LASIK consultation with a LASIK surgeon to have all of you questions about LASIK answered.

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