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Disposable Contact Lenses

What are disposable contact lenses? Technically, most contact lenses prescribed today are disposable. The difference between the types of disposable contact lenses is the duration of time you can wear them before you must throw them away. For example, some disposable contact lenses should be discarded monthly, while others are thrown away every two weeks. These are sometimes called “planned replacement” lenses, and they require daily cleaning and disinfecting to keep your eyes healthy and your vision sharp. Another popular version of disposable contact lenses is the one-day or daily disposable lens. Your eye doctor will recommend a lens type and wearing schedule that’s appropriate for your eyes and your lifestyle.

Daily disposable contact lenses are especially suited to people who don’t want the hassle of daily cleaning and disinfecting. At the end of the day, you just throw them away. Even people who replace their lenses monthly or every two weeks may switch to daily disposable contact lenses at certain times, such as during allergy season. People with allergies like daily disposable contact lenses because every day they wear a fresh, new pair of lenses that haven’t been exposed to allergens.

Another type of disposable contact lenses are called “extended” or “continuous” wear. These lenses are made from special materials that are FDA-approved to be worn continuously up to 30 days and nights and then discarded. That’s right. You can sleep while wearing these lenses. Ask your eye doctor if these lenses are right for you. And remember, sleeping in your lenses is OK only if you’re wearing these special 30-day lenses. Otherwise, daily cleaning and disinfecting is a must to keep your eyes healthy and free from infection.