List of contact lens complications explained

This is a list of complications that may result from the use of contact lenses.

Eyelid

• Ptosis

Conjunctiva

• Giant papillary conjunctivitis
• Superior limbic keratoconjunctivitis

Cornea

• Epithelium
  • Corneal abrasion
  • Corneal erosion
  • Contact lens acute red eye (CLARE)
  • Corneal epithelial infiltrates
  • Keratitis
  • Corneal ulcer
• Corneal stroma
  • Corneal neovascularisation
  • Corneal oedema
  • Corneal infiltrates
• Corneal endothelium
  • Endothelial polymegathism

See also

• Effects of long-term contact lens wear on the cornea