Is It Okay To Wear Daily Contacts Every Day?

madeinshades · #1 (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 09:39 AM

I know this is kind of a silly question, but I figure I'd ask on behalf of others who are wondering the same thing.

Is there anything wrong with wearing daily disposable contact lenses every day? Should you give your eyes a rest and wear glasses every once in a while, or is it okay to wear dailies every day because you wear a fresh pair each day?

Ricardo · #2 (**permalink**) 05-28-2008, 11:08 AM

I think that unless you're experiencing a specific problem, it's okay to wear daily contacts every day.

I know that sometimes after a long day, some people switch to glasses for the last few hours before going to bed.

madeinshades · #3 (**permalink**) 05-12-2009, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ricardo

I think that unless you're experiencing a specific problem, it's okay to wear daily contacts every day.

I know that sometimes after a long day, some people switch to glasses for the last few hours before going to bed.

Wow. It looks like you answered my question just a few hours after I posted it, and now, 16 days shy of a year later, I'm finally thanking you.

Thanks, Ricardo.

Angela 123 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-11-2009, 11:51 PM

I think that this is specifically addressed for specific contact lenses and situations. I'd get your own doctor's advice about your own eyes and your own lenses, and not go any higher risk than that advice.

Yeah, not very helpful, I realize, but I'm having scary visions of you going extended wear with lenses not designed for it, and causing permanent damage.

Georgiaonmymind · #5 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Angela 123

I think that this is specifically addressed for specific contact lenses and situations. I'd get your own doctor's advice about your own eyes and your own lenses, and not go any higher risk than that advice.

Yeah, not very helpful, I realize, but I'm having scary visions of you going extended wear with lenses not designed for it, and causing permanent damage.

It's always helpful to be reminded to check with your doctor. Thank you Angela 123.

mitsuba · #6 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 02:23 PM

I'm sure your doctor and the people selling you the contact lenses will probably tell you that it's perfectly safe, but I think it's healthy to take a break from contact lenses once a week. Give your eyes a rest and put on a pair of glasses.

voltolski · #7 (**permalink**) 08-13-2009, 03:59 PM

I know that my practitioner recommended that I took breaks from wearing my daily disposables, for instance, leave them out on a Sunday and try not to wear them for too long during the day.

I try and wear mine a maximum of 8 hours if I can and today for instance I'm working with my glasses as I like to take a break from them.

I agree with everyone else though, it's best to get advice from your practitioner!

madeinshades · #8 (**permalink**) 08-18-2009, 08:56 AM

Thank you again for your input, everyone. It looks like we all agree that a break from daily contact lenses about once a week is a good idea. I can't see any reason why that would be harmful.

kyles414 · #9 (**permalink**) 08-19-2009, 09:31 PM

As for me, I don't like to wear contacts everyday. Although there might be no harm of using it daily, I would still prefer not to wear them. We should only use it when needed. Would it be fine to use contact lenses when you are in front of a computer?

Foxyboxer · #10 (**permalink**) 08-20-2009, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by kyles414

Would it be fine to use contact lenses when you are in front of a computer?

There's no reason why you can't wear contacts while using the computer. There's probably at least three or four people--possibly many more--who are reading this post right now with the aid of contact lenses. Jump in and tell us if this means you.

The only caution is to remember to blink. When people are reading a computer screen they have a tendency to stare for long periods without blinking. If they're wearing contact lenses, this can make them dry and uncomfortable. As long as you remember to blink you should be okay.

Boomika · #11 (**permalink**) 08-26-2009, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by madeinshades

I know this is kind of a silly question, but I figure I'd ask on behalf of others who are wondering the same thing.

Is there anything wrong with wearing daily disposable contact lenses every day? Should you give your eyes a rest and wear glasses every once in a while, or is it okay to wear dailies every day because you wear a fresh pair each day?

is it economical to wear daily disposable lens?

karthik · #12 (**permalink**) 08-26-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Boomika

is it economical to wear daily disposable lens?

its not economical to wear daily disposable lens but we can use for our looks

Rock · #13 (**permalink**) 08-28-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Boomika

is it economical to wear daily disposable lens?

No daily disposable lenses are not economical. because it was twice the amount of the monthly disposable one...

Slitheen · #14 (**permalink**) 08-28-2009, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Boomika

is it economical to wear daily disposable lens?

Here, I've broken it down for you and I only hope my math is correct, so go ahead and check it if you'd like.

Daily disposable contacts lenses on average are about 77 cents each, so for 365 lenses it's $281.05. Since you've got two eyes, though, double that and for 365 PAIRS of daily disposable contact lenses it comes out to $562.10.

Lets compare that. Weekly lenses are about $4.33 per lens.
(4.33x52)x2=450.32
Monthly (5x12)x2=120
Annual 49.95x2=99.90

In the final analysis, daily lenses only cost about 77 cents each; over the course of a year the total cost will be over five hundred dollars.

At the other end of the spectrum are vial contacts which can last a year. You only need to buy one pair, but that's going to set you back almost a hundred bucks right up front.

So daily disposables are cheaper in the short term, but over time they really add up.

Right?

madeinshades · #15 (**permalink**) 10-09-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Slitheen

Here, I've broken it down for you and I only hope my math is correct, so go ahead and check it if you'd like.

Daily disposable contacts lenses on average are about 77 cents each, so for 365 lenses it's $281.05. Since you've got two eyes, though, double that and for 365 PAIRS of daily disposable contact lenses it comes out to $562.10.

Lets compare that. Weekly lenses are about $4.33 per lens.
(4.33x52)x2=450.32
Monthly (5x12)x2=120
Annual 49.95x2=99.90

In the final analysis, daily lenses only cost about 77 cents each; over the course of a year the total cost will be over five hundred dollars.

At the other end of the spectrum are vial contacts which can last a year. You only need to buy one pair, but that's going to set you back almost a hundred bucks right up front.

So daily disposables are cheaper in the short term, but over time they really add up.

Right?

Uummmm . . . I'll take your word for it.