Contact Lenses Extended Wear Astigmatism: Your Ultimate Guide
If you have astigmatism but crave the freedom of waking up with clear vision, extended-wear toric contact lenses might be exactly what you're looking for. These aren't your standard contacts; they're specialized toric lenses built from highly breathable materials that allow for continuous wear, even overnight, for up to a week. They tackle the blurry…
Dr. Teresita Bollar, OD
Extended Wear Contact Lenses: Approved, Not Risk-Free
There are lenses the FDA has approved for sleeping in — up to six consecutive nights, or thirty in some cases. And they still multiply the risk of microbial keratitis several times over. Both of those things are true at once, and the category only makes sense if you hold both. What the approval means…