The occurrence of GPC is up to four times greater in soft contact wearers versus hard contact wearers. GPC may affect as many as 20 percent of soft contact lens wearers. People with GPC complain of blurring and moderate itching.
Vision is diminished because of mucus adhering to the contact lens.
Among the earliest signs of GPC is the redness of the upper eyelid. This is an important characteristic if an early diagnosis is to be made. The symptoms described above may not necessarily mean that you have giant papillary conjunctivitis . However, if you experience one or more of these symptoms, contact your eye doctor for a complete exam. A first step in treating GPC is to reduce of the amount of time spent wearing contact lenses.