Contacts - How long do you wear them?

**medicals** · 06-12-2007, 04:46 AM

hi guys

I use to wear contacts 5 years ago, then I didnt from one serious accident I had. But I am planning to wear them again soon. I love contacts better than anything else

**IntlMom** · 06-12-2007, 09:09 AM

Originally Posted by frugalfriend

I won't wear my glasses out of the house!

It's a VERY rare occasion that I do either. Most people don;t even know that I wear them ( I have worn glasses since I was 4) I have worn contacts for over 20 years now (NO WAY AM I OLD ENOUGH TO SAY THAT ~ UGH!)
Anyway, I wear mine longer than the recommended 2 or 3 weeks, but never overnite - I hate how they feel after a nap!

**SSGWilkesWife** · 06-12-2007, 10:07 AM

my niece just recently had bacteria infections in her corneas from over wearing her contacts. She slept in them, wore them for more than the 2 weeks recommended without putting in a new pair. She is lucky she did not damage her eyes..... they were swollen, red and very sore and she walked around here like a blind person for almost a week while they healed. Be cautious.

**Luv2BeFrugal** · 06-12-2007, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by frugalfriend

I won't wear my glasses out of the house!

I'm with you!! No leaving the house without contacts IN!!

They are THE best thing! I hate wearing glasses!!

The general consensus sounds like what my gut was telling me...out they come that night. I've fallen asleep in mine for short periods of time - like 45 minutes...and my eyes DO feel way dry after that. I'll just wash my hands somewhere/somehow and go for it. Healthy eyes are way more important!

Thanks for all the input!

**Marie78** · 06-12-2007, 10:12 PM

Originally Posted by frugalfriend

I won't wear my glasses out of the house!

I agree, I have only done it once this year when my eyes were itchy from allergies

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**wanderlusting** · 06-20-2007, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by SSGWilkesWife

my niece just recently had bacteria infections in her corneas from over wearing her contacts. She slept in them, wore them for more than the 2 weeks recommended without putting in a new pair. She is lucky she did not damage her eyes..... they were swollen, red and very sore and she walked around here like a blind person for almost a week while they healed. Be cautious.

I had one of those infections. I'd leave my 2-week contacts on my eyes for the 2 weeks. I did this for about 2 years and then my eyes got bad. I had to use a $80 eye drop ACK! Even now I can't wear contacts every day because my eyes get really dry since that infection.

**pip** · 06-20-2007, 10:39 PM

My eyes get dry even from wearing my contacts all day. I have occasionally taken a short nap with them in, but again, the dryness drives me nuts. Are there eye drops that would help keep your eyes more lubricated while wearing contacts?

**wanderlusting** · 06-21-2007, 05:59 AM

Originally Posted by pip

My eyes get dry even from wearing my contacts all day. I have occasionally taken a short nap with them in, but again, the dryness drives me nuts. Are there eye drops that would help keep your eyes more lubricated while wearing contacts?

You can use "rewetting drops". I think there are ones specifically for contact lense wearers.