Contact Lens Safety in 2025

New research on contact lens wear is ever-developing. Our doctors are well researched on the newest developments and contact lens technologies and can educate you at your next contact lens evaluation. Your eyes deserve only the best, most breathable materials!

90% patients who visit our doctors at Avant Eyes wear daily disposable contact lenses. This is a huge achievement for our community who are focused on best eye health practices!

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Contact Lens Safety: Daily Disposables

Daily disposable contact lenses are among the safest and most convenient types of contact lenses available. Unlike reusable lenses, they are worn for a single day and discarded after use, reducing the risk of infection and other complications.

 

Key Benefits of Daily Disposables

  1. Hygiene & Safety

    • Reduced infection risk: Since they are replaced daily, there is no need for cleaning or storage, eliminating the risk of contamination from lens cases or cleaning solutions.

    • No build-up of deposits: Protein, lipids, and bacteria that accumulate on reusable lenses don’t have time to build up on daily disposables.
       

  2. Convenience

    • No cleaning required: No need for cleaning solutions or lens cases, making them ideal for travel or busy lifestyles.

    • Fresh lens every day: Each day starts with a brand-new, sterile lens.
       

  3. Comfort

    • Thinner, more breathable materials: Made from advanced materials (like silicone hydrogel) that provide better oxygen flow to the eye, ensuring comfort throughout the day.

    • Less irritation: Daily disposables are less likely to cause eye irritation compared to reusable lenses, which may have small amounts of residue despite cleaning.

 

Who Should Use Daily Disposables?

Daily disposable lenses are ideal for:

  • Children and teens: Since there is no need for cleaning or storage, it reduces the risk of improper handling.

  • Occasional wearers: Great for people who only wear lenses a few times per week (e.g., for sports or special events) as there's no need to maintain cleaning solutions.

  • Frequent travelers: Since there is no need to carry lens cases or cleaning solutions.
     

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