Can you use hard contact lens solution for soft lenses?

Hard contact lenses typically require several different solutions for wetting, cleaning, and disinfecting. If you wear hard contact lenses, talk to your eye care provider about which care system is best for you. Never use hard contact lens care products on soft contact lenses.

Can I use my contact prescription for different contacts?

Unfortunately, not. Contact lenses come in different sizes and must be fit to your eye by an Optometrist or Ophthalmologist.

What is the difference between soft contact lenses and hard?

Soft Contact Lenses They are able to stay in place better and are easier to adjust to than hard contact lenses. The flexible plastic is combined with water to allow oxygen to pass through the contact lens to the cornea. This increases comfort and maintains eye health.

Can you get used to hard contact lenses?

Yes, but it may take between 10 days and 1 month before they settle in. They are certainly less comfortable initially than soft contact lenses but after they have settled they are equally comfortable, and GP lenses are more comfortable in the long term.

What can you use instead of contact lens solution?

5 Handy Substitutes for Contact Lens Solution

• Hydrogen Peroxide. What is this?
• Saline Solution (Saline Nasal Spray) This is a great solution that can be used for overnight contact lens storage.
• Distilled water.
• Eye Refreshing Drops.
• Home-Made Saline Solution.

Can I use gas permeable solution on soft contacts?

Do not use solutions for soft lenses for RGP lenses. Wetting, cleaning, and disinfecting rigid gas permeable contact lenses necessitates the use of a hard contact lens solution. If you wear RGP lenses, your eye doctor will recommend the best lens care strategy for you.

Is it bad to wear old prescription contacts?

The wrong prescription may feel weird and it can even give you a headache if you wear them very long, but it won’t damage your eyes. If your glasses have an old prescription, you might start to experience some eye strain.

Are hard contacts bad for your eyes?

They offer clear, crisp vision and can correct most astigmatism. The few disadvantages to hard contact lenses include: Vulnerability to scratches. Can easily dislodge from the center of the eye.