{"id":5564,"date":"2026-01-12T08:15:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T08:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/?p=5564"},"modified":"2026-01-13T05:10:56","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T05:10:56","slug":"new-year-guide-on-how-long-to-get-used-to-contact-lenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/new-year-guide-on-how-long-to-get-used-to-contact-lenses\/","title":{"rendered":"New Year Guide on How Long To Get Used To Contact Lenses"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5564\" class=\"elementor elementor-5564\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fd011d5 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fd011d5\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4f4e8ce\" data-id=\"4f4e8ce\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ef6499 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"1ef6499\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;],&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__1ef6499\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__1ef6499\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__1ef6499\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2815b3d\" data-id=\"2815b3d\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7f63e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7f63e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Starting a routine with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contact lenses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a significant change for your eyes and your brain. Most new wearers require a period of 10 to 14 days to become fully accustomed to the sensation of the lenses. While some individuals adapt within a few hours, others with complex prescriptions or sensitive eyes might need nearly three weeks to feel completely comfortable.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grasping the science behind this adjustment helps you manage expectations and identify when a sensation is normal or when it requires medical attention. This guide reviews the standard timelines, the reasons for initial discomfort, and strategies to make the transition as smooth as possible for the start of the year.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52de18a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52de18a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Your Eyes Adapt To New Lenses\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc7afdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fc7afdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The cornea is one of the most sensitive parts of the human body. When you place a contact lens on the eye for the first time, the eyelids must learn to glide over a thin layer of silicone hydrogel or traditional hydrogel instead of the bare corneal surface. This frequently results in a foreign object sensation where it feels like something is in your eye.<\/p><p>Your tear film also must adapt. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/\" title=\"contact lenses\">Contact lenses<\/a> float on a thin layer of tears. If your tear production is low or the quality of your tears is poor, the lens may feel dry or cause blurry vision. During the first week, your eyes may produce extra tears as a reflex to the new lens. This is a natural response that typically stabilizes as the eye recognizes the lens is not a harmful object.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76d3c6d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76d3c6d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Initial Steps And Prescriptions<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02e8c4c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02e8c4c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Before you begin your wearing schedule, you must prepare your environment and your hands. Hygiene is a fundamental requirement for preventing infections. You must wash your hands with plain soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Avoid soaps that contain oils or heavy perfumes as these can transfer to the lens and cause irritation.<\/p><p>A current prescription is required before you can purchase or wear lenses. If your previous prescription has expired and your vision remains stable, you can take an online vision test to renew your authorization quickly. You should also inspect the lens packaging to make sure the seal is intact. Verifying the orientation of the lens is another necessary step. If the edges flare out like a saucer, the lens is inside out. It should look like a perfect bowl with edges that point straight up.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35a92fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35a92fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adjustment Timelines By Lens Category\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8416fc9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8416fc9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Different lens designs present unique challenges for the eyes and the brain. Standard spherical lenses for nearsightedness or farsightedness usually have the shortest adjustment path. More complex designs like those for astigmatism or presbyopia require more patience.<\/p><p>The table below outlines the typical duration for adaptation based on the type of lens you are wearing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-696f680 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"696f680\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse; width:100%; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size:18px; color:#333;\">\n  <colgroup>\n    <col style=\"width:20%;\">\n    <col style=\"width:12%;\">\n    <col style=\"width:56%;\">\n  <\/colgroup>\n\n  <thead>\n    <tr>\n      <th style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:10px 8px; text-align:center; font-weight:700;\">Lens Category<\/th>\n      <th style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:10px 8px; text-align:center; font-weight:700;\">Typical Adjustment Period<\/th>\n      <th style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:10px 8px; text-align:center; font-weight:700;\">Main Challenge For The Wearer<\/th>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n\n  <tbody>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 8px; vertical-align:top;\">Standard Spherical Lenses<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 8px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;\">2 to 4 Days<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 8px; vertical-align:top;\">Physical sensation of the lens<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 8px; vertical-align:top;\">Toric Lenses for Astigmatism<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 8px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;\">3 to 7 Days<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 8px; vertical-align:top;\">Maintaining lens stability<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 8px; vertical-align:top;\">Monovision Lenses<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 8px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;\">7 to 14 Days<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 8px; vertical-align:top;\">Adjusting depth perception<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 8px; vertical-align:top;\">Multifocal Lenses<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 8px; text-align:center; vertical-align:middle;\">10 to 21 Days<\/td>\n      <td style=\"border:1px solid #999; padding:12px 8px; vertical-align:top;\">Brain adaptation to vision zones<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27169a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27169a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Standard Wearing Schedules<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-737c082 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"737c082\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You should never attempt to wear new contacts for a full 16 hour day immediately. Most eye care professionals recommend a gradual increase in wear time. This prevents the cornea from becoming overworked or deprived of oxygen.<\/p><p>On the first day, you might wear the lenses for only three or four hours. You can then add one or two hours of wear time every day as long as your eyes remain white and comfortable. If you experience significant redness or irritation, you should remove the lenses and allow your eyes to rest for a full day before trying again. This slow approach allows the corneal epithelium to toughen slightly and get used to the presence of the lens.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-732e30d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"732e30d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Adapting To Monovision And Multifocal Designs\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-608b5f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"608b5f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monovision and multifocal lenses require neuroadaptation. This means your brain is doing the heavy lifting rather than just your eyes. In a monovision setup, one eye is corrected for distance and the other for near vision. Your brain must learn which image to prioritize based on what you are looking at.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/bifocal-multifocal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multifocal lenses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have various zones for near, intermediate, and far vision. It is common to see ghost images or halos around lights during the first 14 days of wearing multifocals. This usually disappears once the brain learns to filter out the out of focus information.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac2b30a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ac2b30a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Proactive Tips For First Time Wearers\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-a3d0661 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a3d0661\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-934a9e0\" data-id=\"934a9e0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a0209c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5a0209c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using specific habits during your first two weeks can significantly reduce the level of discomfort you feel. These strategies help maintain the moisture of the lens and the health of the eye surface.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blink frequently while you are using computers or mobile devices to prevent the lens from drying out.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apply rewetting drops labeled for use with contact lenses if you feel a scratchy sensation.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7d9669f\" data-id=\"7d9669f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6ed426 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c6ed426\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/young-allergic-woman-using-eye-drops-outdoors-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-1622\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/young-allergic-woman-using-eye-drops-outdoors-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/young-allergic-woman-using-eye-drops-outdoors-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/young-allergic-woman-using-eye-drops-outdoors-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/young-allergic-woman-using-eye-drops-outdoors.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5bf4b9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5bf4b9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stick to the wearing schedule provided by your doctor even if the lenses feel good.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Practice inserting and removing the lenses in a well lit area over a clean surface.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use a backup pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyeglasses\/\" title=\"glasses\">glasses<\/a> in the evening to give your eyes a break from the contacts.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d0a01c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4d0a01c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Addressing Blurry Vision And Halos\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad3ce5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ad3ce5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is normal for vision to be slightly unstable during the first few days. This frequently happens because the lens is still settling on the tear film. If you have astigmatism, a toric lens must orient itself in a specific position to provide clear vision. Every time you blink, the lens might shift slightly before returning to its correct spot.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dryness is the most common cause of blurriness. When the surface of the contact lens becomes dry, it no longer provides a smooth optical surface. This scatters light and makes everything look fuzzy. If blurriness persists after you use rewetting drops or after the first week of wear, you should contact your eye care professional to verify the fit and power of the lenses.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-060ce9b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"060ce9b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recognizing When To Call Your Eye Doctor\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0fcbdb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a0fcbdb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While mild dryness and a slight foreign object sensation are normal, certain symptoms indicate a problem that requires a professional exam. You should be aware of the signs that your eyes are not responding well to the material or the fit of the lens.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sharp or stabbing pain that occurs immediately upon insertion.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Persistent redness that does not improve after removing the lenses.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Excessive yellowish or greenish discharge from the eyes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sudden and severe light sensitivity that makes it hard to stay in a bright room.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A significant decrease in vision that does not improve with blinking.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-94a9027 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"94a9027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Selecting Popular Contact Lens Options\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e28d962 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e28d962\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finding the right lens involves matching the material to your eye chemistry. Many patients prefer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/acuvue-oasys\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acuvue Oasys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for its comfort or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/biofinity\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biofinity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for its high oxygen transmissibility. If you need a lens that stays hydrated during long work days, brands like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/air-optix-plus-hydraglyde\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air Optix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/dailies-total-1\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dailies Total 1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are frequently recommended.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The adjustment period for these popular brands is consistent with the standard 10 to 14 day window. Your doctor might suggest starting with a well known brand to make the transition easier. Once you have a valid prescription, you can order these lenses in bulk to save time and money.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b61d0a4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b61d0a4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Value Of Quality Lens Care\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc95ea0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bc95ea0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining the cleanliness of your lenses is a major factor in how quickly you adjust. Protein and lipid deposits from your tears can build up on the lens surface within hours. These deposits make the lens surface rough and irritating. For those wearing biweekly or monthly lenses, using a high quality multipurpose solution is necessary.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must rub the lenses gently in the palm of your hand with solution even if the bottle says no rub. This physical friction removes the microscopic debris that soaking alone might miss. Starting with a clean lens every morning significantly improves the chances of a successful and comfortable adjustment period.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfde8de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bfde8de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6661ccf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6661ccf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Patience is the most significant tool for a new contact lens wearer. Most people find that by the end of the second week, they no longer feel the lenses in their eyes and their vision is crisp and stable. If you reach the three week mark and still feel frustrated by discomfort or blur, your doctor may need to change the base curve of the lens or the material to better suit your unique eye chemistry.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-100e1ad elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"100e1ad\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Sources<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0661b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0661b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FDA Contact Lens Wearer Information fda.gov\/medical-devices\/contact-lenses\/contact-lenses-wearer-information<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FTC Contact Lens Rule guide and FAQs ftc.gov\/business-guidance\/resources\/contact-lens-rule-guide-prescribers-sellers<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC Contact Lens Health and Safety cdc.gov\/contact-lenses\/care\/index.html<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Academy of Ophthalmology Contact Lenses aao.org\/eye-health\/glasses-contacts\/contact-lens-101<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Optometric Association Healthy Vision Guide aoa.org\/healthy-eyes\/vision-and-vision-correction\/contact-lenses<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find out how long it takes to get used to contact lenses for the New Year. 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