How long can i wear my contacts if....read on?

Question

I wear the 2-weeks kind, but I only wear them like 2-3 days a week and sometimes not at all, because I work out during the rest of the week and they dry my eyes really bad so I have to wear glasses. Anyways. I have had this pair for longer than a month but I haven't worn them more than 14 days. So should I still wear them. They don't bother my eyes. But how long can I go this way. Say i don't wear them at all for a whole month are they still any good? thanks

Answer 1

Generally they are good for 14 uses so if you only wear them 3 times per week they will last a month.  Of course you need to be sure they are stored properly and change out the solution at the recommended intervals.  You may be better off in single use lenses.  You don't have to worry about cleaning/storing them and you get a fresh, clean lens every time.  Proclear dailies or Acuvue Moist 1-Day are wonderful because they are designed to be more comfortable for people with dryness.  Talk to your doctor about switching.