HOW LONG CAN A USER WEAR CONTACT LENSES

Most contact lenses are available in two options: daily wear contact lenses & extended wear contact lenses. How long you can wear your contacts depends on which option you choose. 

Daily Wear Contact Lenses 

Daily wear contact lenses are single-use lenses that are removed and discarded at the end of each day. They can be worn 14 to 16 hours a day, but it’s best to remove them when you don’t need to be wearing them.

Extended Wear Contact Lenses

Extended wear contact lenses are available for overnight or continuous wear for up to four weeks. Extended wear contact lenses are usually soft contact lenses but are also an option for RGP lenses.

The length of continuous wear depends on your eye care professional’s evaluation during a contact lens exam and fitting. 

No matter what type of contact lenses you opt to buy, you should be able to wear your contact lenses every day. 

Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, and you may not be able to wear your contacts every day if you are:

• Experiencing eye redness, dryness, or irritation
• Taking allergy eye drops or other incompatible medications
• Having an allergic reaction to your contact lenses
• Suffering from an infection such as pink eye 

If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, book an appointment with your optometrist. They will be able to identify any issues that may be causing you problems while wearing contacts and can recommend treatment options so you can get back to wearing your contact lenses daily.