How long do you guys keep contacts in for?
My mom keeps them in for about a week but says you should probably take them out every day so for people who wear contacts how long do you usually keep them in for?
My mom keeps them in for about a week but says you should probably take them out every day so for people who wear contacts how long do you usually keep them in for?
Anonymous
I have had the in for an hour and I have worn them up to 18 hours before taking them out. But when I have my contacts in for a long time I might not wear them at all for a day or two and just wear my glasses. I used to wear only contacts because I didn't own any glasses but now I prefer glasses instead of contacts unless I am outside and I don't mind my glasses for that either. If I only wear contacts a few days a week I am satisfied but I am actually considering to switch to glasses full time because I am tired of dealing with contacts after 32 years! Contacts have their advantages but my eyes get irritated if they are in a lot for several days in a row where if I am wearing my glasses, I don't have those issues! If you are considering getting contacts, make sure that you have glasses with a current prescription and don't abandon wearing them! If I would have done it over again I would have got glasses first and got used to them before I got contacts! Contacts are nice but glasses are a necessity!
Sandy
During the week when I go to work, I put them in around 6:30 in the morning and take them out about 12 hours later, at 6:30 at night.
Weekends I usually wear them less, and if I'm not going anywhere I may not put them in at all.
Tavy
They should be removed at bedtime.