Two Weekly Disposables

Two weekly disposable contact lenses are typically worn during waking hours and taken out, cleaned and stored in a lens case before going to sleep. Most two weekly disposable contact lenses are worn for two weeks and replaced with a fresh pair. However, some two weekly contact lenses can be worn continuously (i.e. day and night) for one week and then replaced. Not all eyes are suitable for continuous wear of contact lenses and you should consult your optician before adopting a continuous wearing schedule.

Two Weekly Disposable Contact Lenses

If you have special visual needs or are unwilling to opt for daily disposables, contact lenses that can be replaced every two weeks are a great choice. These lenses are available from many of contact lens manufacturers and are designed to suit the varied needs of users. There are advantages and disadvantages of using this type of lens. Here are some things you might want to consider.

Two weekly contact lenses are usually prescribed to those who have astigmatism and other visual defects. The lenses required to treat these conditions are more expensive to produce making the daily disposable option costly and wasteful.

This prompts most people to go in for contacts that can be worn for an extended period and does not need replacement frequently. Extended wear is a very good option for those who like to keep their lenses on and sleep in them at night.

This is especially the case for those who are incapacitated without contact lenses. The extended wear contacts do need through cleaning to prevent an eye infection. You will also have to remove the protein debris that builds regularly on the contact lenses.