Two weekly disposable lenses
These contact lenses are similar to daily disposable lenses except for the fact that they are discarded after two weeks. They are sometimes known as ‘daily wear’ lenses which means that they are worn during the day but taken out at night. These lenses are replaced with a new set at the end of the fortnight.
This type of lens often requires only a minimal amount of care. They are removed, cleaned and then soaked in a lens solution overnight which removes any debris or protein deposits which have collected under the lens.
The lenses are then rinsed in the morning before being placed back into the eyes.
Example lens care routine
The routine is as follows:
- Place lens in the eye
- Remove at the end of the day
- Clean
- Soak in solution
- Rinse
- Replace in the eye
Most people adapt quickly and easily to this routine. It is important that you follow these instructions as stated and do not be tempted to leave your lenses in overnight.
Good hygiene is a very important part of contact lens care as it reduces the risk of eye infections as well as prolonging the life of your lens.
Guide to Contact Lenses
- Guide to Contact Lenses
- Contact lenses
- How do contact lenses work?
- Corrective lenses
- Cosmetic lenses
- Medical lenses
- Advantages of contact lenses
- Disadvantages of contact lenses
- Contact lens assessment
- Types of contact lenses
- Soft contact lenses
- Daily disposable lenses
- Two weekly disposable lenses
- Monthly disposable lenses
- Continuous wear lenses
- Astigmatic lenses
- Multifocal lenses
- Varifocal lenses
- Coloured contact lenses
- Silicone hydrogel lenses
- Toric lenses
- Bifocal lenses
- Novelty lenses
- Sports lenses
- Vial lenses
- Implantable lenses
- Gas permeable lenses
- Where to buy contact lenses
- Buying contact lenses online
- Buying contact lenses in store
- Contact lenses costs
- Contact lenses advice
- Contact lenses problems
- Contact lenses FAQs
- Glossary