July 22 - 15 | If you have just slept in your contacts... lets get them out first and then decide on how concerned you should be. Step one to remove slept-in lenses is to lubricate! Ideally you should use rewetting drops but if you do not have drops, use multipurpose solution such as Opti-Free or Renu or saline (do not use Clear Care!). Flood your eyes with the solution or drops three times before attempting to remove the lens. Slowly, gently move and loosen your lenses left and right until they move freely. Pulling a lens off a dry eye can damage the eye's surface and cause you pain. Take your time and remove the lenses slowly. If you have pain, discharge or light sensitively after removal, you should seek care from an Optometrist. Do not wear your contact lenses for the rest of the day.
There are many different materials used to make contact lenses. Some of these are safe for overnight wear when managed with an Optometrist... while other material are not safe. Google your contact lens name brand (e.g. Oasys) combined with the phrase "FDA extended wear". This should tell you if your lenses are FDA approved for extended wear (overnight) use. If yes - all good. If no - you should visit an Optometrist to see if newer lens materials would be a better option for you. Do not regularly wear contact lenses overnight without first talking to an Optometrist. Even with FDA material approval, you should understand the increased risks of this wear schedule. See us for urgent care anytime... dr.j Studioeyecare.com
There are many different materials used to make contact lenses. Some of these are safe for overnight wear when managed with an Optometrist... while other material are not safe. Google your contact lens name brand (e.g. Oasys) combined with the phrase "FDA extended wear". This should tell you if your lenses are FDA approved for extended wear (overnight) use. If yes - all good. If no - you should visit an Optometrist to see if newer lens materials would be a better option for you. Do not regularly wear contact lenses overnight without first talking to an Optometrist. Even with FDA material approval, you should understand the increased risks of this wear schedule. See us for urgent care anytime... dr.j Studioeyecare.com
