Contact wearers - How many hours can you wear your contacts before they become uncomfortable?

[Anonymous]

I wear contacts and they really irritate my eyes. I clean them well with good solution and soak them overnight. When I first put them in they feel okay but then after a few hours they start to really hurt my eyes. It will feel like there is sand in my eyes, then the contacts seem to move around and my vision is affected, I can't stop blinking to try to get rid of the dryness.

[doublet]

You might need to try another brand. Definetely go back and consult your optometrist, because it is important not just for the comfort of your eyes but also for their health that you find the pair that is right for you. I use acue view oasis and, though it is not recommended and I'm going to be the pot calling the kettle black by saying dont do it- I can wear mine for weeks at a time with no issues with dryness or irritability. It could be that something else is the cause, and not your contacts, so definetely go back for a follow up.

[EyeSeaYew]

I don't have problems with my contacts. Occasionally I'll sleep in them for a night and they still feel fine all day the next day. If my contact gets a tear in it, though, that's a different story. I can immediately tell and the only thing I can think about is getting it out of my eye.

Maybe you should try using eye drops? Like, carry a compact bottle of eye drops around during the day and once your contacts start getting uncomfortable, put a few drops in your eyes.