Should You Use Daily Disposable Lenses?

Many people switch to reusable contacts because they don't like the idea of throwing away lens after lens when using daily disposable contacts. But even reusable contacts have a shelf life and must be discarded after a certain amount of use.

For some, that's not a consideration, but for others, the pros of daily disposable lenses quickly outweigh any ability to reuse a contact lens. If you're trying to choose between the two, look at what each type of lens can do. M-Eye Vision in Katy, TX, can provide you with either type and help you choose.

Daily Disposables Help New Lens Wearers

First, if you're new to contacts overall, you may want to use daily disposables, at least until you get used to the lenses and get a care routine set. Chances are as a new wearer, you'll have times where you lose a lens or do something to it that makes you wary of putting it near your eye. When you have a stash of daily disposable contact lenses, you can simply get a clean lens. And in general, you don't need to clean the lenses every day or worry about where you placed your storage case.

Reusable Lenses Cut Down on Waste

Reusable lenses can be used anywhere from a week to a month, depending on the specific lens. These lenses are small, but when you toss a pair each day, that does add up. Reusable lenses allow you to cut down on that waste a bit. Plus, you don't have to deal with ensuring you have enough lenses for each day of each month like you do with daily disposable lenses.

Contact an Optometrist in Katy for More Help

M-Eye Vision in Katy, TX, offers eye exams and lens fittings. If you have any questions about glasses, lenses, or other optometry subjects, give us a call at (281) 394-7886 and arrange for an appointment.