{"id":1861,"date":"2026-09-16T08:48:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T08:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.contactsamerica.com\/vision\/?p=1861"},"modified":"2026-09-16T08:48:06","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T08:48:06","slug":"contact-lens-mistakes-to-avoid-during-fall-allergy-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.contactsamerica.com\/vision\/contact-lens-mistakes-to-avoid-during-fall-allergy-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Contact Lens Mistakes to Avoid During Fall Allergy Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

September marks a seasonal transition across much of the U.S., although the weather can look very different from one region to another. Shifting temperatures, drier air, wind, and seasonal allergens can all contribute to itchy, red, or uncomfortable eyes, which can feel especially noticeable when you wear contact lenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact lenses are not always the direct cause of that irritation. Habits such as rubbing your eyes, wearing lenses longer than recommended, or using eye drops that are not suitable for contact lens wear can make discomfort worse. This guide covers common contact lens mistakes to avoid during fall, along with warning signs that mean it is time to remove your lenses and contact an eye doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contact Lens Mistakes That Can Make Fall Eye Irritation Worse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your eyes remain irritated despite changing some of your habits, the next step is to respond to the symptoms rather than trying to tolerate them. A few simple actions can help you decide whether your eyes simply need a break or whether it is time to contact an eye doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Take Your Contact Lenses Out<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If itching, redness, or discomfort continues, remove your contacts instead of wearing them through the irritation. Giving your eyes a break also makes it easier to tell whether the discomfort improves once the lenses are no longer in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Replace or Properly Clean Your Lenses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Replace disposable contacts according to their prescribed schedule rather than putting an irritating lens back in. If you wear reusable contacts, clean and disinfect them with fresh contact lens solution before wearing them again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Be More Careful With Your Contact Lens Routine<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wash and thoroughly dry your hands before touching your contacts, keep your lenses away from water, and stick to the recommended wear and replacement schedule. If you use rewetting drops, choose ones labeled as compatible with contact lenses and follow the directions for use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Know When to Contact an Eye Doctor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pay attention to symptoms that continue after your lenses come out. Persistent redness, worsening pain, unusual discharge, pronounced light sensitivity, or changes in vision should be evaluated by an eye doctor rather than managed by continuing to wear your contacts or repeatedly using eye drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Best Contact Lens Options for Sensitive Eyes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
Product<\/th>\n Description<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
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\n \"Dailies\n <\/div>\n
Dailies AquaComfort Plus<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n Dailies AquaComfort Plus<\/a> uses AquaComfort, an exclusive blink-activated moisture technology from Alcon, for long-lasting moisture and comfort.\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
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\n \"Biotrue\n <\/div>\n
Biotrue ONEday<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n Biotrue ONEday<\/a> contacts feature Surface Active Technology™. This patented technology provides a unique dehydration barrier to help the lens maintain 98% of its moisture for up to 16 hours.\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n
\n \"1-Day\n <\/div>\n
1-Day Acuvue Moist<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n 1-Day Acuvue Moist<\/a> features LACREON Technology, which creates a cushion of moisture that helps keep the lens hydrated all day. LACREON Technology also gives the lens a smooth surface to ensure minimal interaction between your eyelid and the lens.\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n
\n \"Air\n <\/div>\n
Air Optix plus HydraGlyde<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n Air Optix plus HydraGlyde<\/a> uses SmartShield® Technology and HydraGlyde® Moisture Matrix. SmartShield helps keep out irritating surface deposits, while HydraGlyde surrounds the lens with a long-lasting moisture envelope.\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
\n
\n \"Focus\n <\/div>\n
Focus Dailies<\/div>\n <\/td>\n
\n Focus Dailies<\/a> feature Alcon’s Lightstream Technology and AquaRelease™ Technology. This combination allows the lens to provide sharp vision even in low light conditions and release a moisturizing agent for all-day comfort.\n <\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n
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Fall can be a more challenging time for contact lens wearers as seasonal allergens, wind, and shifting environmental conditions can leave the eyes feeling more irritated than usual. Careful lens habits can help reduce avoidable discomfort, especially when you resist rubbing itchy eyes, stick to the recommended wear and replacement schedule, and use only eye drops that are appropriate for contact lens use. If your eyes continue to feel red, painful, unusually sensitive to light, or otherwise uncomfortable, remove your contacts and give your eyes a break. Symptoms that are severe, unusual, or do not improve should be evaluated by an eye doctor rather than managed by continuing to wear your lenses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

September marks a seasonal transition across much of the U.S., although the weather can look very different from one region to another. Shifting temperatures, drier air, wind, and seasonal allergens can all contribute to itchy, red, or uncomfortable eyes, which can feel especially noticeable when you wear contact lenses. Contact lenses are not always the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":1862,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[69],"tags":[46,63,21,23,27],"semantictags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.contactsamerica.com\/vision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1861"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.contactsamerica.com\/vision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.contactsamerica.com\/vision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.contactsamerica.com\/vision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/22"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.contactsamerica.com\/vision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1861"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.contactsamerica.com\/vision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1861\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1864,"href":"https:\/\/www.contactsamerica.com\/vision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1861\/revisions\/1864"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.contactsamerica.com\/vision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1862"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.contactsamerica.com\/vision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1861"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.contactsamerica.com\/vision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1861"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.contactsamerica.com\/vision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1861"},{"taxonomy":"semantictags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.contactsamerica.com\/vision\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/semantictags?post=1861"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}