The Phenomenon of the “Cling Eye”: Understanding Vision Cling Patches and Ocular Adhesion

When people talk about a “cling eye,” they are usually referring to one of two very different concepts depending on the context: either a specialized medical tool used in optometry (known as a cling patch or translucent cling) or the frustrating physical sensation of ocular adhesion (where a contact lens or eyelid sticks tightly to the eye).