Is it because i’m not cleaning my contacts?

[Anonymous]

I recently started wearing contacts for the first time. The first day was great, i was able to see clear and then the second and third day , my eyes felt tired. i’ve been using saline solution to soak them in at night. What do you think the reason i’m getting tired when wearing my contacts is?

[AI Opinion]

Wearing contacts can be tricky at first. If your eyes feel tired, it might be due to not cleaning the contacts properly or using the wrong solution. Make sure you're using a recommended contact lens solution for cleaning and hydration rather than just saline, which doesn't disinfect. It's also crucial to follow the wearing schedule your eye doctor provided, allowing your eyes to adjust gradually. If the issue persists, check with your eye care professional to ensure everything is fine with your lenses.

[Oliverlogan263]

Ah man, new contacts can definitely take some getting used to. A few things that might be causing eye fatigue:

- Not cleaning them properly before putting them back in. Make sure you're washing off all the gunk so your eyes aren't getting irritated.

- Contacts might be drying out. Try using re-wetting drops during the day.

- Could be a brand issue - maybe those contacts aren't super comfy for your eyes. Might need to ask the doc about a different type.

- Rubbing your eyes a lot when they feel tired. Gotta resist that urge!

- Not blinking enough when you have the contacts in. It helps your eyes stay moist.

I'd give it a few more days as you adjust. Make sure to religiously clean them and use moisturizing drops. Then check in with your optometrist if it doesn't improve soon. They'll probably want to troubleshoot fit or prescription. You'll get used to it dude, just takes some tweaking at first.