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Originally Posted by wooohooo
Thanks. I'll definitely try that. I have an appointment booked on Monday.
A few more questions...
Do you think it is okay to take a nap/sleep for a day with contacts on? I've heard mixed things from different optometrists about this. I know ideally I should take it off but if I sleep over at a friends or go camping etc. sometimes I don't want to bring my glasses in case they break.
My eyes were a little red after about 8 hrs of wearing them, is this normal or should I stop wearing them?
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From earlier in the thread.
Depends on the brand of Lenses and the individual. Air Optix Night and Day and Purevision lenses are approved for 30 days of continuous wear (ie. do not take them out all month). Biofinity, Air Optix and Oasys are approved for 6 days of continuous wear. All other brands are not approved or not safe for overnight wear.
Keep in mind though, that Overnight wear is not for everyone and a proper trial, with Optometrist supervision, should be conducted.
Personally, I only fit them overnight if a patient asks for it as it does open yourself up for more complications. If you do sleep in them, if your eyes are red and sore take them out.
The first step is to determine which brand you are in. IF you wear any of the above brands then it is ok for occasional overnight use. But I must emphasize that you talk to your Optometrist about potential overnight use as not all eyes do well with it.