Should I stick to my contact lens replacement schedule?
Did you know that your contact lenses have a replacement schedule? Your prescription should detail your recommended replacement schedule, but if you are unsure, you should check with your eyecare professional.
Many contact lens wearers do not follow the cleaning, maintenance and replacement instructions provided by their doctor, which can unfortunately negatively affect eye health.
What is the common reason for contact lens overuse?
While occasionally the reason for overuse is incorrect information given by their eyecare professional, the most common reasons that contact lens wearers do not follow their replacement schedule are as follows:
- They find it hard to remember the replacement dates
- They do it to save money
Why is replacing contact lenses important?
Our eyes are frequently exposed to debris, dust, air conditioning and other impurities – including the natural proteins and lipids in our tears.
The accumulated build up from these materials can severely impact the performance and integrity of contact lenses, which can put users at risk of dry eyes, corneal ulcers and eye infections.
Therefore, it is important to stick to your contact lens replacement and maintenance schedule as much as possible to keep your eyes healthy, and your vision clear.
Ways to combat contact lens overuse
- Set a reminder in your phone’s calendar so you never forget when to replace your contact lenses, and can give yourself plenty of time to order more.
- Shop around and see if there is a cheaper option you can switch to. For daily contact lens wearers, we recommend Qieto1Day!
- Poor eye health can be more costly in the long run, so its best to stick to your replacement schedule!
- Discuss with your eyecare professional if switching to an extended wear brand of contact lenses such as Air Optix Night & Day Aqua is right for you.
