Disposable Soft Contact Lenses
Disposable Soft Contact Lenses are designed to be worn for a limited time and then discarded. This is extremely convenient in that the contact lenses only require a minimal amount of cleaning and disinfection. Disposable Contact Lenses have a replacement schedule which can range from 1 day to 3 months depending on how well they are taken care of and the environment in which they are worn. The most frequently used replacement schedule is about 2 weeks or 14 days of wear.
Daily Wear Disposable Soft Contact Lenses should be taken out each day and cleaned until the replacement schedule indicates that they should be discarded. Extended Wear Disposable Contact Lenses can be worn overnight but should still be cleaned and disinfected to prevent eye problems such as giant papillary conjunctivitis, eye infections, irritation and redness, blurred vision and general discomfort. Disposable Soft Contact Lenses are more comfortable and easy to maintain because they are used until the replacement time and just thrown away. This is a significant advantage for most people who wish to wear contact lenses.
[Page updated 12/2010]
