What is the biggest threat for them?
A. The most common cause for which we see corneal infections is for contact lens users, and corneal irritation can lead to ulceration of the cornea. A bacterial infection into the tissue of the cornea can cause scarring and potentially loss of eyesight. It is typically treated as a bacterial infection with frequent antibiotic drop usage. Q. I’ve heard of something called GPC in relation to contact wearers. A. Yes. When contact users wear their soft lenses for extended wear, such as leaving them in overnight or for over a week, they open themselves up to something called giant papillary conjunctivitis , or GPC. It is a type of allergic response, typically due to protein deposits on the contact lenses. It is characterized by little white nodules or giant papillae on the inside of the lids and can cause irritation and scarring. It is usually treated with eyedrops.
