Can contacts wear out after a year?

Question

My left eye contact has been drying out almost every day and I have to use rewetting drops every 20-30 minutes.

could they be wearing out?

Answer 1

They could possibly depending on brand type. Check with your optometrist or the company who sold you the contacts.

I wear contacts but they're disposable every month and so I find them easier to handle than year round contacts. It's also good to check with an optometrist because my optometrist told me that if you wear the contacts for excessive periods of time, are tired, or you don't clean them properly, your eyes can become infected or worse.

Did you ever think that maybe it was your eye that was causing some problems with the contact and not the other way around? Just a thought.

Answer 2

opt for ortho K lenses which u have ot wear while sleeping and can remove in the morning.whole day u dont require any specs or contact lenses

Answer 3

Soft contact lenses are recommended to be used for about a month which includes lubricating (using drops) atleast two three times a day. As well as leaving them overnight in the case with solution that is to be replaced everyday. It isn't good to sleep with contacts, let your eyes rest allowing oxygen flow. You should talk to your eye doctor perhaps you should get HydraClear lenses or aqua ones that allow more oxygen to flow.

oh and a way to kinda know if they are wearing out is if you see a bit cloudy with contacts on or when  you take  the lense and place it on the tip of your finger and you see a ring around it that can be whitish and look worn out

hope it helps :]

Answer 4

I'd think so. There are daily contacts that you throw out every day and monthy contacts that you take out every night and exchange them for a new pair every month.  I'd say your yearly ones are done.