Wearing contacts for longer than instructed can cause eye irritation, infection, abrasions, and vision issues!

Whether your wear daily, weekly, or monthly disposable contacts, Columbia Eye’s contact lens departments at our four convenient locations are here to make sure you always have a supply of fresh contact lenses. Call or walk-in to ask about annual supply discounts, online reordering and contact lens subscription service that provides refills of your contacts shipped directly to you when you need them.

Daily contacts are designed to throw away after a single use. Never reuse daily contact lenses because they’re not designed to withstand washing and disinfecting. Their thin nature, coupled with the soft, flexible material makes the contacts more breathable and comfortable for the eye, but attempting to clean them can cause scratches and tears, causing serious complications that can threaten your vision.

You should also never sleep in your contacts unless they’re FDA-approved for overnight use (dailies are not). Your eyes need rest, so contact lenses should be worn for about 14 to 16 hours per day or according to your doctor’s advice.  Sleeping in your contacts reduces oxygen supply to your eyes and causes irritation.

Always wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and dry them with a clean towel before handling your contacts. Harmful bacteria, viruses, or parasites on dirty hands contaminate the surface of the soft contacts which will then be transferred to your eyes, exposing you to risk for infection. Dirty hands may also introduce debris, such as dust, which can irritate your eyes.

You should wait to insert your contacts until after completing your morning routine. Washing your face or showering can expose your contacts to germs in tap water. Hair styling with sprays and aerosols can expose your contacts to eye irritating chemicals and hair sprays can form a coating on your contacts, affecting your ability to see.

Makeup products are a breeding ground for harmful bacteria and should be applied after inserting your contacts. Makeup residues from your hands can easily get onto your contacts and potentially cause eye infections.

If your eyes are irritated, remove your contact lenses and let your eyes rest before inserting a new pair. Consult your eye doctor if the irritation persists.

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We know that you have more on your mind than re-ordering contact lenses. Keeping your contact lenses stocked is important for your eye health and comfort. With Text2Order, we’ll send you a text and you simply text back to confirm your order. Get your contacts delivered right to your door, right on time. You can even pause a shipment if needed and we’ll text a reminder later.

Get started by visiting or calling the Optical Shops at any of our three convenient locations.

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The more frequently you replace your contact lenses, the healthier and more comfortable your eyes can be. Even when cleaned and disinfected properly, deposits found naturally in your tears and allergens can build up on your contacts. These deposits make your contacts less comfortable than when they were new, and can also make your eyes more prone to infection.

Daily disposable contacts are worn once and then thrown away so you experience the optimal comfort and convenience of a fresh lens every day. No lens care, cases or solutions are required.

Daily disposable contacts are safe for full-time wear 365 days a year, but are also a smart choice for occasional contact wearers. If you wear glasses most of the time, but sometimes prefer contacts to accommodate your active lifestyle, daily disposables can be kept on-hand for those occasions. Unlike longer wear lenses that can only be stored safely after they have been worn for a short time, you can use and discard daily disposable contacts as needed.

Daily disposables are a great vision correction option for teens who are just beginning to wear contact lenses. By starting with a fresh pair of lenses daily, concerns that your teen is not properly caring for their lenses is eliminated and you can be confident that your teen is not jeopardizing their eye health.

Daily disposable lenses are available for people who are nearsighted, farsighted or have astigmatism. If you would like to be more comfortable in your contact lenses or would like to free yourself from the cases and solutions that longer wear lenses require, ask your doctor if daily disposable lenses are right for you.

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