Cronogramas de Substituição de Lentes de Contato e Essenciais de Cuidados

Replacement frequency depends on lens type and wearing schedule:

Replacement Categories

• Daily disposable: Discard after single use. No cleaning needed. Lowest infection risk.
• Biweekly (14-day): Remove nightly; clean/disinfect daily; replace at 14 days.
• Monthly (30-day): Same care; replace at 30 days. Most common reusable.
• Extended wear (up to 30 nights continuous): FDA-approved silicone hydrogels (e.g., Air Optix Night & Day); higher infection risk; requires close monitoring.
• Quarterly/Annual (conventional): Rare now; high deposit/infection risk.

Critical Care Rules

• Wash hands before handling.
• Use only prescribed solution (multipurpose, hydrogen peroxide, saline).
• Rub and rinse (even "no-rub" solutions).
• Replace case every 3 months; air-dry upside down.
• Never use tap water, saliva, or homemade solutions.
• Respect wearing schedule — overwear causes hypoxia, neovascularization, ulcers.

Solution Change

Even if not worn daily, replace case solution weekly to prevent biofilm.

Annual eye exam mandatory for prescription renewal and corneal health assessment.