Can Acuvue Advance For Astigmatism Last for Two Months?

Bensica · #1 (**permalink**) 04-24-2008, 08:58 AM

Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism is marketed as a two week lens. Still, I read on another site that "someone" did some tests and discovered that after being worn for two months, these contacts were no different that contacts that have been worn for two weeks.

I'm skeptical. Has anyone ever heard of these "tests"? Can you tell me where and when they took place and who sponsored them?

misskitty · #2 (**permalink**) 04-29-2008, 07:07 PM

I have never heard of these tests but plan to do some research on my own.

I have the AA and I question how someone could wear them to 2 months. I have stretched mine to 1 month of use as opposed to two weeks only because I don't wear mine everyday or all day?

My biggest concern with them since they are so porous and water soluble I would have concerns on them being "bacteria" free for that length of time. And not prone to causing eye irritation since they aren't designed for that length of wear? But, guess alot might depend on how they "feel". I can tell with mine when I can't get them clean anymore or they just aren't comfortable anymore that it is time to break out a new lens.

At the minute cost of them for the convenience I can't see risking the health of my eye just to spare a couple bucks. I can always buy more lenses but I can't buy a new eye.
But, everyone has their own opinion.

Hope this helps in your research

MissKitty

Teddikitty · #3 (**permalink**) 07-24-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by misskitty

I have the AA and I question how someone could wear them to 2 months. I have stretched mine to 1 month of use as opposed to two weeks only because I don't wear mine everyday or all day?

My biggest concern with them since they are so porous and water soluble I would have concerns on them being "bacteria" free for that length of time. And not prone to causing eye irritation since they aren't designed for that length of wear? But, guess a lot might depend on how they "feel". I can tell with mine when I can't get them clean anymore or they just aren't comfortable anymore that it is time to break out a new lens.

MissKitty

Hi There,

It's my understanding that Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism will last for two weeks if you don't sleep in them, and one week if you do. Not even close to the the two months that Bensica asked about originally.

Bensica · #4 (**permalink**) 10-14-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Teddikitty

Hi There,

It's my understanding that Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism will last for two weeks if you don't sleep in them, and one week if you do. Not even close to the the two months that Bensica asked about originally.

I've heard the same thing too, Teddikitty. (Hey look! It's Teddikitty and Miss Kitty in the same thread!) I've also heard, as you probably have, that these are good to be worn 14 times, so if you wear them every other day, let's say, and don't sleep in them, they can last for 28 days.

sweetie2040 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-17-2010, 10:21 AM

I wear these and have worn them way past the two week mark. THey do tend to get cloudy and start to rip after two weeks, they get small rips in them you can't see,but can feel on you eyes. I have worn these for 5 years and I just wear them until they start feeling cloudy, which is usually around three weeks.

Joeyrosschandler · #6 (**permalink**) 01-18-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetie2040

I wear these and have worn them way past the two week mark. THey do tend to get cloudy and start to rip after two weeks, they get small rips in them you can't see,but can feel on you eyes. I have worn these for 5 years and I just wear them until they start feeling cloudy, which is usually around three weeks.

Hello Sweetie2040. Does your eye doctor know about your contact lens wearing habits?

If I wore Acuvue Advance contacts, I'd change them before they started getting cloudy.

Teddikitty · #7 (**permalink**) 02-22-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Joeyrosschandler

Hello Sweetie2040. Does your eye doctor know about your contact lens wearing habits?

If I wore Acuvue Advance contacts, I'd change them before they started getting cloudy.

You make a good point, Joey. I'm not an eye doctor, but I find it too risky to wait until my contacts start to hurt or even feel funny before I changed them. I wonder if those people who wear the same contact lenses until they hurt also wear the same clothes until they stink? I bet they don't.

sweetie2040 · #8 (**permalink**) 02-24-2010, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Teddikitty

You make a good point, Joey. I'm not an eye doctor, but I find it too risky to wait until my contacts start to hurt or even feel funny before I changed them. I wonder if those people who wear the same contact lenses until they hurt also wear the same clothes until they stink? I bet they don't.

I can assure I am very clean! I shower twice a day and wear fresh clothes everyday. Here's why I have occasionaly worn the contact longer than recommend. First the eye doctor who gave me my prescription told me they can last up to 4 weeks, but to change them sooner if they start feeling cloudy. I usually wear them for two but if they still felt ok I I have stretched them a bit farther. I just had a through eye exam and the dr told me my eyes are very healthy so I have not had any issues with contacts. Except as I get older and eyes change for close up, I find wearing them longer irritates my eyes and makes them dry. I wonder if will be able to continue to wear them in the future.

Kyleden · #9 (**permalink**) 02-24-2010, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetie2040

I can assure I am very clean! I shower twice a day and wear fresh clothes everyday. Here's why I have occasionaly worn the contact longer than recommend. First the eye doctor who gave me my prescription told me they can last up to 4 weeks, but to change them sooner if they start feeling cloudy. I usually wear them for two but if they still felt ok I I have stretched them a bit farther. I just had a through eye exam and the dr told me my eyes are very healthy so I have not had any issues with contacts. Except as I get older and eyes change for close up, I find wearing them longer irritates my eyes and makes them dry. I wonder if will be able to continue to wear them in the future.

If your eye doctor tells you that your contacts can last up to 4 weeks and you wear them for three, that's not "longer than recommended." Acuvue Advance are called "1-2 week contact lenses," but that's just a guideline. Your eye doctor knows best how long you can wear your contacts. As long as your doctor knows how long you wear them and he or she is satisfied that your eyes are healthy, you shouldn't have any problems.

Joeyrosschandler · #10 (**permalink**) 03-01-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sweetie2040

I can assure I am very clean! I shower twice a day and wear fresh clothes everyday. Here's why I have occasionaly worn the contact longer than recommend. First the eye doctor who gave me my prescription told me they can last up to 4 weeks, but to change them sooner if they start feeling cloudy. I usually wear them for two but if they still felt ok I I have stretched them a bit farther. I just had a through eye exam and the dr told me my eyes are very healthy so I have not had any issues with contacts. Except as I get older and eyes change for close up, I find wearing them longer irritates my eyes and makes them dry. I wonder if will be able to continue to wear them in the future.

You shower twice a day? No wonder you're so sweet.

I'd still be careful about wearing contacts so long. It won't hurt you to change them sooner. It will be a problem if you don't change them often enough though.