Contact lens protein deposits may make a once comfortable contact lens very uncomfortable and irritating presenting increased lens awareness, itchiness, as well as reduced vision. Sheets of denatured tear protein form on the contact lens surface.Protein attaches to the contact lens as gelatinous deposits, where it causes irritation and may promote giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC). In most cases, a new lens is required to solve the problem. Enzymatic cleaning of lenses or planned-replacement contact lenses, which are disposed of regularly, may be the best options.
In most cases regular replacement of your contact lenses will help you avoid protein deposits and the discomfort and blurry vision they may create. If even after you have switched to a frequent replacement contact lens schedule you are unable to keep your lenses free of protein, looking into whether you are a candidiate for LASIK or another Laser Eye Surgery option might be in order. This entails having a thorough LASIK consultation in order to fully explore your situation and answer all of your questions about LASIK Surgery.

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