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Extended-wear (overnight) Lenses--rigid or soft--increase the risk of corneal ulcers, infection-caused eruptions on the cornea that can lead to blindness. Symptoms include vision changes, eye redness, eye discomfort or pain, eyeexamination and excessive tearing. The risk of corneal ulcers for people who keep extended-wear lenses in overnight is 10 to 15 times greater than for those who use daily-wear lenses only while awake, says the FDA''s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. When the eyes are open tears carry adequate oxygen to the cornea to keep it healthy. But during sleep, eyeexamination the eye produces fewer tears, causing the cornea to swell. Under the binding down of a rigid contact lens during sleep, the flow of tears and oxygen to the cornea is further reduced. This lack of oxygen leaves the eye vulnerable to infection. Extended-wear rigid lenses also can cause unexpected, sometimes undesirable, reshaping eyeexamination of the cornea.

Soft extended-wear lenses also bind down on the closed eye, but they are porous and allow some tears through during sleep. Because they have so little form, their binding has little effect on the shape of the eye. has approved extended-wear lenses for use up to seven days before removal for cleaning. Still, there are risks with use of extended-wear lenses, even if it''s just one night. Daily-wear lenses are removed daily for cleaning and are a safer choice, provided they aren''t worn during sleep. Another sight-threatening concern is the infection Acanthamoeba keratitis, caused eyeexamination by improper lens care. This difficult-to-treat parasitic infection''s symptoms are similar to those eyeexamination of corneal ulcers. Soft lenses are much more comfortable than rigid lenses, thanks to their ability to conform to the eye and absorb and hold water. You can get used to soft lenses within days, compared with several weeks for rigid.

Soft lenses additionally come as disposable products (defined by FDA as used eyeexamination once and discarded) or as planned-replacement lenses. If you, like many Americans, wear eyeglasses or Lenses, you probably know that comparison-shopping can help you find quality eyewear that meets your budget. In fact, a Federal Trade Commission Regulation aids your ability to comparison shop for eyeglasses. Under federal law, you have a right to a copy of your eyeglass prescription so that you can shop for the best value in eyewear. If eyeexamination you are buying Lenses, comparison-shopping also can help you find an eye care specialist who offers products and services suited for you. This fact sheet explains what rights you have under the law and gives you information about various types of eye care professionals. It also gives some suggestions about selecting an eye care specialist and eyeexamination shopping for eye exams, eyeglasses, and Lenses.

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