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Reusable Contact Lenses

Reusable contact lenses are designed to be worn more than once before replacement. Unlike daily disposables, you remove them after wear, clean and disinfect them, then store them for reuse. The prescribed replacement schedule can be weekly, biweekly, monthly, or another set period.

Reusable lenses can suit people who wear contacts regularly and are comfortable following a consistent care routine. How long you can use each pair depends on the lens's prescribed replacement schedule, not simply how many times you wear it. Following the correct cleaning, storage, and replacement instructions helps keep the lenses safe and comfortable to wear.

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Biofinity
by CooperVision
29 reviews
Biofinity Toric
by CooperVision
28 reviews
Air Optix Night & Day Aqua
by Alcon
41 reviews
Air Optix plus HydraGlyde
by Alcon
17 reviews
Biofinity Multifocal
by CooperVision
19 reviews
Total30
by Alcon
5 reviews
ULTRA
by Bausch & Lomb
17 reviews

How Reusable Contact Lenses Work

Reusable contact lenses are designed for repeated wear over a specific replacement period. After each use, you remove the lenses, clean and disinfect them as directed, and store them in fresh soaking solution until the next wear. Depending on the lens, that replacement cycle can last a week, two weeks, a month, or another prescribed period.

The word "reusable" can be misleading if it sounds like the lenses can be worn indefinitely or reused without proper care. They still have a set replacement deadline and must be discarded once that period ends, even if they still look or feel fine. Reusable lenses also need regular cleaning and disinfection between wears. Unopened lenses have a printed expiration date on the packaging. Following both the replacement schedule and care instructions helps reduce the risk of deposits, contamination, discomfort, and eye problems.

Weekly, Biweekly, and Monthly Contact Lenses Explained

Weekly, biweekly, and monthly reusable contact lenses differ mainly in how long each pair is intended to stay in use after opening. Weekly lenses are replaced about every seven days. Biweekly lenses are typically discarded after two weeks. Both types need regular cleaning, disinfection, and proper storage between wears. Monthly lenses follow a longer replacement cycle and are generally discarded about one month after opening.

Reusable contacts are ideal for people who wear contacts consistently and are comfortable keeping up with a daily care routine. Like other reusable lenses, they shouldn't be worn past the replacement period.

The schedule refers to the lens's prescribed replacement cycle, not just the number of days you wore it. If you open a biweekly or monthly lens and skip several days of wear, those unused days don't automatically extend its lifespan. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and the replacement schedule given by your eye care professional.

ULTRA for Presbyopia
by Bausch & Lomb
9 reviews
ULTRA for Astigmatism
by Bausch & Lomb
10 reviews
Air Optix Aqua Multifocal
by Alcon
21 reviews
Biofinity Energys
by CooperVision
8 reviews
Air Optix Aqua
by Alcon
21 reviews
Avaira Vitality
by CooperVision
10 reviews
Biofinity XR
by CooperVision
Purevision 2 Multi-Focal
by Bausch & Lomb
PureVision 2 HD
by Bausch & Lomb
18 reviews
Avaira Vitality Toric
by CooperVision
1 review
PureVision
by Bausch & Lomb
28 reviews
SofLens Toric (SofLens 66 Toric)
by Bausch & Lomb
26 reviews
PureVision MultiFocal
by Bausch & Lomb
27 reviews
PureVision 2 HD for Astigmatism
by Bausch & Lomb
9 reviews
SeeQuence II (SofLens 38)
by Bausch & Lomb
13 reviews
Acuvue Oasys with Transitions
by Johnson & Johnson
3 reviews

Reusable vs. Daily Disposable Contact Lenses

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