A 37-year-old member asked:
why is it contact lenses are only good for a finite amount of time?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Tim Conrad answered
Ophthalmology 34 years experience
All contact: Lenses have been designed for a specific length of usage. There are many parameters that determine what this is. You would be very foolish not to follow the manufacturer's recommendations regarding this. You only have 2 eyes - take excellent care of them!
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