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| Michael Fu, O.D. Massachusetts Contact Lens Specialist |
Massachusetts Optometrist and Contact Lens
Specialist, Dr. Michael Fu posed the question for patients, “What does having
dry eyes have to do with wearing contact lenses and birth control pills?” As it turns out there actually is a relationship
between dry eye symptoms in woman using oral contraceptives who wear contact
lenses. A study published in the journal Cornea examined
the relationship among oral contraceptive pill (OCP) use, contact lens wear and
dry eye signs and symptoms in healthy young women. As it turned out, there were
no differences in dry eyes between the phases of the menstrual cycle and
no evidence that tear osmolarity-or saltiness-was affected by OCP or contact
lens use in the young women. However,
the study found that the combination of OCP use and contact lens wear
together may increase the severity of dry eye symptoms.
If
you or someone you know is concerned about glaucoma risk or has any family
history of glaucoma they are encouraged to schedule an eye examination at
D’Ambrosio Eye Care by calling us at 800-325-3937, visiting D’Ambrosio Eye Care or
facebook.com/dambrosioeyecare so that we can help recommend an appropriate
treatment plan.
D'Ambrosio Eye Care is a leading eye and LASIK care practice with office locations at 479 Old Union Turnpike, Lancaster, Massachusetts 01523, 100 Powder Mill Road, Acton, Massachusetts 01720, 413 Main Street, Athol, Massachusetts 01331 and 74 Main Street,Gardner, Massachusetts 01440 that serve the greater Boston and central Massachusetts area.
