How long can you keep hard contact lenses in your eyes?

The maximum time that any lens has been approved to wear continuously is 30 days. You should never wear a lens longer than that. If you have to sleep in your lenses, most eye doctors will encourage you to take them out as often as possible, or at least once per week.

Do you wear hard contacts at night?

For best results, patients are encouraged to wear their lenses while sleeping every night. Ortho-K lenses can also be worn during the day, but because they are reshaping the cornea, they are less comfortable for daytime wear than other types of contacts.

What contact lenses can you sleep with?

AIR OPTIX ® NIGHT & DAY ® AQUA contact lenses are FDA-approved for up to 30 days and nights of continuous wear to let you fall asleep and wake up to comfortable, clear vision.

Can I shower with hard contact lenses?

Do not wear contacts when you swim, shower, or use a hot tub. This will help prevent infections. Use the lens cleaning product your doctor recommends. Use only products that are approved for hard lenses.

Can you shower with hard contacts?

Shower water will cause lenses to swell, making them uncomfortable to wear. We recommend taking out your contacts before you step into the shower. Store them in lens solution and put them back in when you’re all dried off. Your showers may be blurry, but your eyes will be healthy.

Can sleeping in contacts cause headaches?

It’s possible your contact lenses may start to dry out after you have been wearing them for several hours. This can cause them to tighten up, causing eye discomfort and possibly headaches.

Can you sleep in daily contact lenses?

Don’t Sleep With Your Lenses Daily lenses should never be worn overnight. You’re risking your sight by sleeping in a lens that’s not approved for overnight use, as it can lead to ocular irritation, swelling and corneal ulcers.

Why are my contacts blurry at night?

Dry eyes can lead to a variety of issues with contacts. From irritation to stuck lenses, dry eyes are often the culprit, and blurry lenses are no exception. You can usually tell if dry eyes are the reason your lenses are blurry by blinking. If your vision gets a little better, you know that’s why.