“Can eye pressure occur from wearing contacts?”

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“Can eye pressure occur from wearing contacts?”

I am an 18 year old male. I wonder if eye pressure can occur from wearing contacts?

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**Dr. George Joseph** Ophthalmologist Plano, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. George Joseph Ophthalmologist Plano, TX

Yes

**Dr. Yvette Jockin** Naturopathic Physician San Diego, CA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Yvette Jockin Naturopathic Physician San Diego, CA

No, contact lenses would not affect intraocular pressure

**Cze H. Low** Ophthalmologist Singapore, · Accepted Answer

Cze H. Low Ophthalmologist Singapore,

No. No way.

**Dr. Alan Franklin** Ophthalmologist Mobile, AL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Alan Franklin Ophthalmologist Mobile, AL

Short-term contact lens wear does not affect eye pressure.

**Dr. Fatima Qureshi** Optometrist Lafayette, LA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Fatima Qureshi Optometrist Lafayette, LA

No it shouldn’t

**Justin Spaulding** Ophthalmologist Medford, Oregon · Accepted Answer

Justin Spaulding Ophthalmologist Medford, Oregon

Contacts can artificially change the pressure inside of the eye. Your pressure should always be checked with the contacts off.