Pain behind above and behind left eye for nearly 4 days....

[87sal87]

Well, as I mentioned previously, I fell asleep in my contact lenses and had difficulty getting the lens out of the now bad eye when I awoke :( It was only for a few hours but I'm mad at myself as I'm normally so careful :( I think I may have scratched my eye trying to get it out as I have long nails at the moment :( I'm worried I've damaged my cornea and I'm going to go blind or need an operation. :(

[Bigboyuk]

Well, as I mentioned previously, I fell asleep in my contact lenses and had difficulty getting the lens out of the now bad eye when I awoke :( It was only for a few hours but I'm mad at myself as I'm normally so careful :( I think I may have scratched my eye trying to get it out as I have long nails at the moment :( I'm worried I've damaged my cornea and I'm going to go blind or need an operation. :(

You wont go blind but after trying to get the contact lens out, you will need it looked at for sure just incase you need eye drops perhaps go to your local pharmacy they are pretty good at dealing with small problems. ATB

[87sal87]

Thank you, I hope you're right xxx

[KK77]

I scratched cornea of eye once - it feels like a needle in your eye and is very painful. You would definitely know about it.

You might have a mild infection or irritation, so speaking to a pharmacist is good advice.

[87sal87]

It is very painful at the moment, but it's like a horrible dull ache. :(

[KK77]

It is very painful at the moment, but it's like a horrible dull ache. :(

Not a scratched cornea then. It would be a sharp pain, similar to getting an eyelash or grit in your eye.

I really don't think it's anything to worry about.

[87sal87]

Hey. Just an update. Just got back from urgent care after a 5 hour wait.

I've got some scratches on the outer layer of my eyeball...and it's caused an infection. Vision, BP, Temp...were all fine.
Got given Chloramphenicol eye ointment and told to trim my nails and keep my contacts out for a few weeks.

Feel shite, still bloody sore...but feel better now it's been checked.

Thanks to everyone who offered support.