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A member asked:
What happens if i use annual contact lens longer than a year?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
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.
Answered 1/24/2012
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Bad idea: Standard response for changing the lens case is 3-6 months. Best to always check to see if it's dirty. Using longer than a year may increase chances for a contact lens related corneal infection.
Answered 9/6/2017
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