Okay, so I’ve always been a bit curious about daily contact lenses. Like, could I really stretch their use? I mean, they’re called “dailies” for a reason, right? But, hey, sometimes you’re in a pinch, or maybe you just want to save a few bucks. So, I decided to conduct my own little experiment, documenting everything.
My “Highly Scientific” Experiment
First, I grabbed a fresh pair of my usual daily disposable contacts. You know, the kind that are super thin and comfy. I popped them in as usual, noting how they felt – nice and fresh, no problems there.
Throughout the day, I went about my normal routine. I worked on my computer, went for a walk, even cooked dinner. Basically, I treated them like any other day of wearing contacts. I made a mental note of how my eyes felt every few hours. Still good, no dryness or irritation yet.
Now, here’s where things got interesting. Instead of throwing them away at night (like you’re supposed to!), I carefully took them out. I rinsed them thoroughly with my multi-purpose solution – the same stuff I use for my monthly lenses. Then, I stored them in a clean lens case, filled with fresh solution.
Day Two: The Risky Re-wear
The next morning, I inspected the contacts. They looked…okay. Not as pristine as a brand new pair, but not visibly damaged either. I hesitated for a moment (seriously, don’t do what I do!), then put them back in.
- Initial Feeling: A little weird. Not painful, but definitely not as comfortable as a fresh pair. It felt like there was something in my eye, even though there wasn’t.
- Mid-day Check: My eyes started to feel dry. I used some rewetting drops, which helped a bit, but the dryness kept coming back.
- Afternoon: Okay, this was getting uncomfortable. My eyes felt scratchy and irritated. I started to see a little blurry, too.
By the time I took the contacts out that evening, my eyes were red and definitely unhappy. I rinsed them again, and honestly, they looked a bit cloudy. I definitely wasn’t going to try wearing them a third time.
The Verdict (and a Warning!)
So, can you reuse daily contacts? Technically, yes. Should you? Absolutely not! My little experiment showed me that it’s just not worth the risk. The discomfort, the dryness, the potential for eye infections – it’s a big no from me.
Even with proper cleaning, there might still risk to try it again. It caused the blurry and dry.
I learned my lesson. Daily contacts are called “dailies” for a reason. They’re designed for single-use only. I’ll be sticking to the instructions from now on. My eyesight is way too important to mess with!