What are the differences between disposable, extended and frequent replacement wear lenses?
95% of contact lenses dispensed in the U.S. are soft “disposable” lenses. The differences are primarily how long you can wear a lens before you need to throw it away, based on the properties of the lens. • Daily Disposable means you use the product once. It does not normally involve the use of lens care solutions. • Daily Wear includes product reuse, cleaning, disinfection and replacement every 1-2 weeks. The lens is removed, cleaned and disinfected daily after wearing. • Extended Wear is similar to Daily Wear, but you can sleep in the lenses for up to 6 nights and 7 days based on the recommendation of your doctor. Some lenses are approved for even longer wearing periods. • Frequent Replacement lenses may be worn for a month or longer before disposal. For most lenses and most patients, we believe a shorter wear cycle, and more frequent use of fresh lenses, is better for the health of the eye.
