Few things affect your quality of life more than your vision, and you should never put it at
risk. As a contact lens wearer, proper care and frequent changing of your contact lenses
are essential to keeping your eyes healthy and your vision clear.
Because everyone′s eyes and vision needs are different, contact lenses are available with
varying schedules for removal and replacement. All lenses, however, fall into one of two
categories:
DAILY WEAR
Contact lenses should be removed every night before going to bed. They are
later discarded and replaced with a new pair at varying intervals. Some daily wear lenses
are discarded every day, while others are discarded after one or two weeks or longer. If
these lenses are re-used they must be cleaned and disinfected before they are worn
again.
EXTENDED WEAR
Contact lenses are worn overnight until the end of the wear schedule.
Disposable extended wear lenses are discarded when removed. Others are cleaned,
disinfected, and reused again before being replaced.
When you follow the replacement schedule your doctor has recommended, lenses are
replaced before the buildup of deposits on the surface of the lens can degrade lens
performance. Patients often find it illogical to throw away lenses while their vision and
comfort are still good. However, some eye problems can go unnoticed for a long time
before symptoms occur. Complying with the replacement schedule is the best way to
avoid complications and prevent problems in the future.
