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It is becoming more common for people to wear contact lenses regularly over the past few years, which leads to the obvious question of: Is it safe to wear contact lenses every day or not?
Generally speaking, it’s safe to wear contact lenses all day, every day (as instructed by your eye doctor and the directions provided with your lenses.) The amount of time you can wear the lenses will vary based on the lens type. (Daily lenses are usually recommended to be worn between eight and 16 hours at a time over the course of a day, while extended wear lenses can also be worn overnight for much longer periods (the precise length of time will vary.)
However, some people may have more sensitive eyes, which may require them to shorten the amount of time per day they wear their lenses, or look into other vision correction options which may work better for them.
Many patients will benefit from taking breaks from contact lens wear, which will give their eyes a chance to receive the oxygen they need. Many optometrists recommend removing contact lenses at the end of the day and giving the eyes a chance to rest.
It’s important to remember that there are different types of contact lenses which are used in different ways.
If you experience any complications from contact lenses remove your lenses and call our office to speak with our eye doctor.
Remove lenses and call us if you experience:
Daily lenses can be used only once and then thrown away. Each day, a brand new pair of lenses is used with a daily disposable routine. The prolonged use of daily disposable contact lenses may result in eye discomfort, dry eye, hypoxia, and inflammation or other complications. At the end of each day, discard your daily disposable contact lenses. Typically daily lenses allow a greater amount of oxygen to permeate, however overuse can lead to serious issues, so always follow your doctor’s recommendations.
Weekly, bi-monthly, or monthly contact lenses are worn for a week to up to a month before being discarded. Unlike daily lenses, weekly lenses do not require replacement every day, making them more convenient for people who aren't morning people. Weekly lenses are also less expensive and generate less waste. Weekly lenses may be less breathable, so overuse should be avoided. Overuse of contact lenses can also lead to a buildup of deposits on the lens, always follow your eye doctor's instructions in order to ensure that your lenses do not cause discomfort.
Maintaining proper contact lens care is essential to keeping your eyes healthy. Many eye conditions, including serious infections, can result from not doing so.
Below are a few tips on how to take care of your contact lenses:
If you experience any sort of eye irritation or pain while wearing your contact lenses, or are having blurry vision, then you should remove your contact lenses immediately. In many cases, simply taking a short break from wearing them will resolve the issue, but if the problem persists, then you should contact our eye doctor. What starts off as minor irritation can become something more severe and difficult to treat if ignored.
There is no inherent problem with wearing your contact lenses every day, provided you follow the directions received when you were prescribed them and purchased them. Much of the time, discomfort experienced while wearing your lenses does not mean there’s a larger problem, but since there is a potential for more serious complications it’s very important to speak with our optometrists to make sure it does not become a bigger problem.
If you have any additional questions, or would like to schedule an appointment for an eye exam or a contact lens fitting, you can contact American Family Vision Clinic at (360) 491-2121. Patients looking for a contact lens exam visit our clinic from all over Washington, and we are proud to be a leading contact lens practice for patients from Olympia, Lakewood, Tacoma, and Lacey.
Such a nice optician. My grandson is only 4 and needs glasses. We were so sad, but he explained the issues, and we will follow up as he suggested.
I had such a good experience with the clinic. Very friendly staff and doctor, did not have to wait for long to be called, and was treated respectfully. Thanks, American Family.
Dr. Zurcher has gone above and beyond what any other eye doctor has ever done to figure out what is going on with my eyes. Very happy with American Family Vision.
Family Vision Clinic changed our lives! My daughter was frequently car sick, and she was getting headaches every day, often painful enough that they brought her to tears. We saw a string of doctors and therapists, but we made no progress. Finally, we found Dr. Levi Zurcher and his eye therapist Rain. After ten weeks of eye therapy my daughter no longer gets headaches, and she no longer gets car sick. Daily tears are a thing of the past. I really can’t say enough about this clinic. It was fascinating to watch Dr. Zurcher work. For the first time, someone who knew what they were doing was intently studying my daughter, really trying to figure out all of her eye issues, and his therapist Rain is one of the most patient and lovely people that I’ve ever had the good fortune to meet. We’re finished with eye therapy—yay!—and I have switched to American Family Vision Clinic for all of my family’s other eye health needs.
Very professional, yet kind and helpful. They do what they can to make the appointment comfortable. I was running a bit late, I made sure ti call. They were able to switch me with a patient who was already there, they treated me with respect, and helped my son have confidence by getting him the eye care he needed that day. Thank you so much! Would recommend to anyone. It's a blessing that they care enough to work with people who have all different types of insurance from work to state coverage.
The staff is friendly. The Doc is very knowledgeable. The office is family friendly and everyone is so patient with the little ones.
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