Question 1

what happens if i use a ripped contact lens?

Accepted Answer

Ouch: A damaged lens can cause irritation to the cornea and conjunctiva and may cause a corneal abrasion.  Best not to wear and replace asap.

Question 2

small rip/tear on my contact lenses, can i still use it?

Accepted Answer

Ripped lens: Do not wear a damaged or defective contact lens. Risks: inflammation, corneal abrasion (which can lead to corneal infection).

Question 3

what happens if i use annual contact lens longer than a year?

Accepted Answer

Could be trouble.: I know it is cheaper to keep them, but do not put your eyes at increased risk of infection.  The safest soft lens is the daily disposable, then 2 week wear, then extended wear, and least safe is the yearly one.  They carry deposits and bacteria for a long time and increase your chance of getting a corneal infection.

Question 4

might i use contact lens bottle to keep lens?

Accepted Answer

No: It will not keep the lens clean and you will contaminate the cap and the rest of the fluid in the bottle.

Question 5

is is bad to change what type of contact lens you use?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: I frequently operate under the rule <<"if it aint broke, dont fix it">> so if a patient is happy with their current lenses, change the prescription as needed and use the same one. But there are changes in this field every month, new and sometimes safer designs, and unfortunately the all to often buy out of one line by another firm, simply to get rid of a competitior. You then have no choice.

Question 6

no contact lens solution left! anything i can use at home to put them in?

Accepted Answer

No: You need to go buy some solution.  Do not use anything not designed for contact lenses.

Question 7

is it okay to use contact lens solution that has passed the expiration date?

Accepted Answer

No: It is never a good idea to use expired solutions or medications.  They may have lost their effectiveness or could have bacterial or fungal growth.

Question 8

please explain why does my left contact lens get blurry after 2 days of use?

Accepted Answer

Contact lenses: Can cause blurring due to a couple of possible reasons.  The contact power may be incorrect, you may not be tolerating the type of lens you are using (although you would expect the other eye to bother you), or you may not be cleaning your lenses properly.  If you are wearing disposable lenses, try a new one to see if this helps.  Otherwise, discuss with your eye doctor.

Question 9

can i use old contact lens? i mean ones that have past their expiration date?

Accepted Answer

Expired contacts: Do not use contact lenses that have expired. They sit in a solution that has a shelf life. Doing so puts you at risk for problems including infection that can lead to severe vision loss (blindness) or even loss of eye.

Question 10

can you re-wet and re-use contact lens when they've been out in the open for over 9 hours?

Accepted Answer

Dried up lenses: I would not use them if they have been in the open for 9 jhours! even if you rewet them, ther ewill be bacteria on them that you cannot rid off even with= washing.

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Please explain why does my left contact lens get blurry after 2 days of use?

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