Daily Contact Lens FAQs

If you live in the Fountain Valley, CA, area, our eye doctor near you has answers to commonly asked questions about daily wear contacts. Should you have other questions, don’t hesitate to ask our optometrist near you during your contact lens exam. Visit us at Fountain Valley Optometry for the eye care you need.

Are Daily Contacts Reusable?

Reusing contacts can lead to eye irritation and infections because they weren’t meant to last longer than a day. If you are interested in longer lasting contact lenses, make an appointment with our eye doctor so she can prescribe you the extended wear contacts you are looking for.

Can I Transition Switch from Daily Contacts to Glasses in a Day?

In some cases, switching in a day is recommended. Switching may be a good idea when you need to take your lenses out for water activities like swimming or when you take a nap. In these situations, removing contacts prevents getting water on the lenses that can cause bacteria that can penetrate into your eyes or prevents irritation while you are sleeping

However, there are certain rules to keep in mind when switching between the two in a day. A primary reason for not reusing the same daily wear lenses is that they are more fragile than traditional contacts and it can result in eye problems if you try to put them back in. A good option may be to wear your glasses for the remainder of the day and then insert a fresh pair of your contacts the following day.

Can Daily Contacts Help Relieve Seasonal Allergies?

Many of people are affected by the woes of seasonal allergies and the most common symptoms typically include:

●             Red, irritated eyes

●             Runny or teary eyes

●             Light sensitivity

●             Swollen eyelids

●             Eye itchiness

Daily contacts are a more solid defense against these symptoms than longer lasting contacts. Extended wear contacts tend to accumulate pollen and irritating allergens, even with proper cleaning. Because they are only worn once, daily contacts can help eliminate this problem.

Get Daily Contacts and a Contact Lens Exam from an Optometrist Near You

We at Fountain Valley Optometry in Fountain Valley, CA, offer care from an optometrist near you. To schedule an appointment, call our eye doctor near you at (714) 210-2393 to set up your contact lens exam and get a fitting.