Update to silicone hydrogel problems: they ARE bad for you!

Here’s more proof that you’re experiencing any problems with your silicon hydrogels, you’d best tear ‘em off and get back into your old contacts.

Check out this study done in Australia measuring incidence rates of microbial keratitis associated with different types of contacts. Guess which kinds of contacts had the highest incidence rates of microbial keratitis?

That is correct. Silicone hydrogels. With daily wear, silicone hydrogels have a 626% higher incidence of microbial keratitis than regular soft contact lenses. With overnight wear, they have a 30% higher incidence rate than regular soft contacts.

Conclusion of the study: “New lens types have not reduced the incidence of disease. Overnight use of any CL is associated with a higher risk than daily use”