A study was published in the June 2008 issue of Ophthalmology reporting that individuals purchasing their contact lenses over the internet are 4.76 times more likely to develop contact lens-related bacterial infections. These infections could cause corneal scarring and loss of vision. Other factors that increase your chance of developing infections are: overnight wear, poor storage case hygiene, poor personal hygiene (not washing hands) and smoking. Please refer to my website to read my many blogs on how to prevent eye infections.
At your annual contact lens examination, I will update you on the most effective ways to take care of your contact lenses, as well as to inform you of any problems or defective products that may have been discovered.
Patients purchasing contact lens over the internet often try to avoid this important visit, and I believe that is a factor in why they are more likely to have problems with their contact lenses.