Do contact lenses have a expiry date?

Answer 1

You can but it is not advisable nor is it safe. After the expiration date, your contact lens solution may begin to degrade; how fast will depend on the brand and chemical components of the product you use.

This can mean that the pH level, which is optimal before the expiration date, will become unstable and likely more acidic. Irritation, itchy eyes, blurriness, and infection can occur with use of expired contact solution.

I accidently used a 2007 solution (the current date was late 2009) and found myself with extremely uncomfortable burning vision until I realized my mistake. Consult your eye doctor always for any personal advice like I did.

Answer 2

Its depends of what your ophthalmologist suggestion. There are some contact lenses, which is good only for 3 months or 6 months. There are some takes 1 year. But you need to consult your eye doctor for farther information to avoid injury or disease development in your eyes.

Answer 3

No, the expiry date isn't for the lenses. The date is for the solution in which the lenses soak. So long as you change the solution, even upwards of a year past the expiry (or further but don't quote me on it) the lenses should be fine.

Answer 4

Contact Lenses do have an expiration date. Make sure to follow your eye care practitioners instructions when using contact lenses, they are considered medical devices and require a valid prescription.

Answer 5

Yes. The expiry date would be stated when you buy the lens. This only applies if the lens are still sealed. If they've already been open, ask your optometrist how long they can last.

Answer 6

If your contact lens has expired do not use them get new ones unless your eyedoctor says that you can use the expired ones

Answer 7

No. The prescription will be considered void and they will ask you for a new one.