Use and care of multifocal contact lenses

Replacement schedules

Wearing hours and healthy habits

• Stick to the wearing hours recommended by your specialist; more hours does not always mean a better result.
• Remove your lenses before sleeping unless the professional has expressly advised otherwise.
• Alternating with glasses on some days or for some hours helps the ocular surface rest.
• If you notice dryness, redness or persistent discomfort, remove them and seek advice.

How to compare the options

• Dailies: hygiene, comfort and a good fit for occasional use, with a higher unit cost.
• Monthlies: better cost for continued use, in exchange for maintenance and discipline.
• RGP: potentially high optical quality and a more technical fitting, with less comfort than soft lenses.
• Scleral: reserved for specialised cases, not for every wearer.

Basic hygiene guidelines

• Wash and dry your hands well before handling the lenses.
• Do not use tap water to clean or store them.
• Carry out proper cleaning with the recommended solution.
• Always respect the indicated replacement frequency.
• Sleep without lenses unless they are specifically indicated for overnight wear.
• Keep wearing time within the limit recommended by your specialist.
• If you have a red eye, pain or discharge, remove the lenses and seek advice from your specialist.
• Attend the periodic reviews you are advised to have.

Common mistakes

• Buying lenses without a prior professional fitting.
• Changing parameters on your own without supervision.
• Reusing old solution in the case.
• Using water or saliva to moisten or clean the lenses.
• Ignoring discomfort or warning signs.
• Expecting perfect vision from day one.

When to seek advice

With any persistent discomfort, redness, pain, blurred vision that does not improve, or a foreign-body sensation, the sensible thing is to remove the lens and consult a professional.

Lens care is not a minor detail: a correct routine reduces risks and improves the long-term wearing experience.