Contact Lens Wearing Schedules

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CONVENTIONAL DAILY WEAR:

• Lenses should be worn only during waking hours.
• Involves daily routine of lens removal, cleaning, and disinfection.
• Lenses must be replaced torn or damaged, or within 1 year of use. (Accumulation of secretions and build-up will affect vision, comfort, and safety.)

FREQUENT REPLACEMENT:

• These lenses are designed to be worn and discarded after several wearings.
• Daily removal and over-night storage / disinfection.
  
• Replacement can vary from 1 or 2 weeks, to monthly, or quarterly depending on your doctor’s prescription.

DAILY DISPOSABLE:

• Lenses are designed and prescribed to be discarded after one day’s wear.
• Packaged in monthly or quarterly supply quantities.
  
• These are very safe to wear – less chance of contamination because less contact with foreign irritants, pollutants, or chemicals and less handling.
  
• Convenient – No need for cleaning and sterilization.

EXTENDED WEAR:

• Increased wearing hours, especially overnight, results in increased chances of eye irritations, erosions, infections, and complications.
  
• Doctor’s recommendations should be strictly followed, and more frequent check-ups are necessary.

 

 

The information presented here is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace medical advice. If you believe you have an eye condition, please contact us at 516-367-2020.