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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 Amplify EyeCare of Greater Long Beach at (562) 925-6591. Patients looking for a contact lens exam visit our clinic from all over California, and we are proud to be a leading contact lens practice for patients from Bellflower, Long Beach, Lakewood, and Los Angeles.
I haven't actually used the optometrist side, so my review is limited to the vision therapy offered. This office was recommended by my occupational therapist for the treatment of my double vision following a stroke.
Love this location. I had a brain injury accident from day one one. All the team make you feel you still important and hope in the horizon after when the medical system fell you miserably. Dr. Ikeda very professional and very understanding about your issue. Two tombs up.
My husband and I were immediately impressed with Dr Ikeda. I was hit by a car while cycling which caused broken bones and three brain injuries. The brain injuries caused double vision. Dr. Ikeda examined my eyes and got me started on vision therapy with his occupational therapist who specializes in vision therapy. She (Chris) is absolutely great. I am impressed with the array of tools used to help recover my binocular vision. I am doing things I never thought were possible (balance boards etc). Chris pushes me and keeps me motivated. I really enjoy my sessions with her. The office staff is always friendly and they have a wonderful appointment reminder tool that makes it easy to keep my calendar up to date. I am happy the rehab center at Little Co. of Mary recommended them!!
The Vision Therapy is handled in a separate office through a different door from the shared waiting room. Chris, the vision therapist, has a wide and varied assortment of tools, equipment and resources to best evaluate and treat most vision issues. After just a few visits, my double vision became easier to control, using exercises developed during the therapy process. It was time well-spent.
I have been coming here since I can remember. I love it here. The staff is so amazing and nice. They explain everything they gonna do and never make you feel rushed. Dr. Ikeda has always been my doctor and I would never want another one. He is the doctor for my whole family and is always asking how everyone is doing. I am also so crazy about picking out my frames and have to try so many and each person who helps me take the time and lets me try them all on. I would never want to go anywhere else! I definitely would recommend this office to anyone looking for a great eye doctor.
This is not for the eye exam but for the frames selection portion. I brought my prescription from Kaiser here with my VSP insurance. The reception staff was very polite and professional. Manny helped me to pick out frames and explain my coverage. Very helpful and patient not like the individual at the other place I rated here on Yelp. I was running late and he still helped me and was not bothered at all. I am so glad I came here ..........very pleased.
Very professional staff and pleasant.
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