The Dirty Truth Behind Monthly Contact Lenses

While Daily Contact Lenses can be cost prohibitive for most people, there is a dirty secret behind what can happen when wearing monthlies for a long period of time. This uncomfortable truth is part of what led Ashleigh Hinde on her mission to make contact lenses more affordable to the everyday person.
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[@ChavezDIY]

I've been using monthly lenses for years with no issues. Dailies are about 3x more expensive compared to monthly lenses. Just clean thoroughly and don't be cheap with the solution.

[@Sweetie_eye]

that’s so great

[@risabug7772]

But you're saving money in the long run without buying solution and potentially saving eye dr visit copays, etc.

[@ChavezDIY]

@@risabug7772 Nope, just do the math yourself. Exam cost is the same whether you have dailies or monthly contacts. Using Costco online as an example. The cheapest basic Acuvue dailies (Acuvue Moist) cost about $114 for a 3 month supply (2 boxes of 90). The Acuvue monthly Vita's cost $49 for a 3 month supply. The cost of solution is about $16 for three months. Total cost dailies for 3 months is $114 and total cost monthlies for 3 months is $65. If you want premium dailies the cost is about $89 for a 90 pack so that's about $180 for a 3 month supply.

[@ChavezDIY]

@@risabug7772 If you're referring to the copay for the dr visit for a potential eye infection. Keep in mind that you are still putting your fingers in your eyes with dailies so the risk of infection is decreased but it's not eliminated. You will have to wash your hands regardless of using dailies or monthlies. I got an eye infection many years ago when I was wearing glasses. So even if you wear glasses you can still get an eye infection.

[@Cocozen]

I wear my dailies for weeks at a time to save money and the last pair I wore for 6 months before they ripped 😂 I never took them out

[@radioactivepenguin34official]

If you know how to clean the case and lenses, and don't sleep with them in, monthly contacts will work as intended.

[@msparkz770]

Exactly. It's the person's hygiene that will determine what happens.

[@Raj61767]

​@@msparkz770I am using purevision 2hd monthly disposable contacts . It's too comfortable in first 2 weeks but in last two weeks I am not able to wear it comfortably. 😢

[@SulemanKindle]

The cases literally say to only clean them with solution.

[@franky_2024]

@@SulemanKindleso not with soap?

[@SulemanKindle]

@@franky_2024 you’re not supposed to use water on them because water has microbes. Soap can also cause the plastic to break down, but to each their own.

[@RaspySW]

I used to wear yearly contacts. Did that for 20 years before getting laser surgery. My eyes were fine. Dear society, Don’t go full OCD on everything please

[@StartuptoStorefront]

🫡

[@BugattianVeyronian]

Am wearing yearlies too and doing just fine.

[@010les]

goodday i see youve done lasering how did it go ? are you happy with the result ? and is it really just 1 time procedure and you will see good for the rest of your life ?

[@RaspySW]

@@010les yes. It went well. My eyes felt like it was in a chlorinated pool for the day but then it was normal. Put eye drops for a few days and that's that. It can feel weird when they do the procedure but my only regret is that I didn't do it sooner. As with all people getting older, once you are in your forties you'l need reading glasses which is normal.

[@Joeyblondewolf2]

I clean and scrub my eye cases after EVERY use. I use more solution than most but that keeps them veryyyy clean. Been doing this for 15+ yrs and no issues. Eyes are always healthy, and i get yearly checkups

[@mattandkatchristie2552]

I wear the same contacts for months doing so for years ZERO ISSUES! Properly clean them once a wk

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Cleaning Pro!!!

[@fictionalworldgyan]

How to clean

[@DivineTales108]

Agree

[@mattandkatchristie2552]

@@fictionalworldgyan use the proper cleaning solution sold almost everywhere take out of eyes place in solution rub around some between finger and thumb getting any residue off let soak over night then good for another wk. Ez pz

[@MarqueWitts1987]

People in the comments are nasty. Also he starts with dailkes being more expensive. Yall bragging about wearing them for months. All kinds of issues are going to be directly linked to your protein packed, small tear ridden, monthly contacts.

[@divine_simplicity]

shitty „advice“ buying dalies is so expensive in the long term that it would be better to just get eye laser surgery (in Thailand, Turkey, Mexico, Tzech Republic etc you can get it done for only about 2000€ ) and the you’ll never have to buy glasses or special sunglasses + contacts again

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Not a bad idea

[@MarqueWitts1987]

People in the comments are nasty. Also he starts with dailkes being more expensive. Yall bragging about wearing them for months. All kinds of issues are going to be directly linked to your protein packed, small tear ridden, monthly contacts.

[@StartuptoStorefront]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@PandaHead602]

Lol rinse scrub ur damn case iv had mines for years a few of them and they r fine rinse them clean them wash them w soap let them dry .

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Smart move - not enough people do this.

[@jouselozano4553]

Bro you can just clean the case it’s not disgusting if it is for you just get an hydrogen peroxide cleaning kit

[@isaacplaysagame2628]

I have such a bad astigmatism that my prescription is not made in daily’s 😢😢

[@StartuptoStorefront]

We know the feeling….

[@kdmj48]

I don't have severe astigmatism but I learned today most companies that make them don't make s specific sizes but generic sizes. So I really need 175 but the companies will make only 170 or 180.

[@kennedi_lynn4491]

it rly isnt that gross because you can clean the contact lense case

[@StephanieRZ]

Just adding in too :) ~ They also need to be replaced every so often, I think every 3 months is what’s advised. There’s thankfully travel size solutions with a included contact lens case.* As a duo combo in pharmacies. So this also helps. Manually cleaning the contacts in your clean palms, also helps (as well as soaking in solution in clean air spaces), if having biweekly and/or monthly’s. As much hygienic it’s being, though it is more cost effective, it really differs from dailies that are disposable but it’s great to fit each person’s budget (definitely). Since glasses and/or contact lenses in general, are double expenses & it is expensive! 💯💯💯 People definitely should do what best works for them.

[@vixtermono5901]

Clean the case and the lens

[@austi16]

Or clean your hands like a surgeon and wear the bi weekly ones for 2 months like me 😂😂

[@alexstekcub]

Very bad idea. 2 weeks is okay but 2 months will eventually cause infections

[@austi16]

@@alexstekcub prob not wrong. I’m runnin 10 years strong tho

[@Cocozen]

​@@alexstekcubwore my dailies for 6 months no infections. I cleaned them every morning and slept with them in multiple times lol

[@the_username_was_taken]

​@@Cocozenare you serious? No way you wear your daily disposable for months

[@Augie..]

@@austi16 bad idea, you can get a corneal ulcer very easily by doing that. I went 15 years without any issues doing that, but once it happens; you’ll google search and realize it happens to most people who do it, and that shit hurts so bad

[@Anna-jh7iy]

Use the hydrogen peroxide system for monthlies. They are disinfected every single night

[@T.H-v4h]

Solution is disinfecting. And even if something is “dirty” so? Are we getting sick? If not what’s the problem?

[@firefox7658]

You're not getting sick because your immunity levels are high. If your immunity levels drop, you can very easily catch an infection

[@DrivetoThrive5779]

I use one day contact lenses for 4 years now

[@rkrchada8455]

Ur intelligent 🤓then

[@StephanieRZ]

It is more expensive but it is the most hygienic. Especially great if wearing makeup, is what’s said & it’s true. For more daily + reasonable priced lenses, it does make sense to use either biweekly or monthly’s & preferably use as followed for best results (many don’t but as best as they can at minimum). 😂😅 • For ones with astigmatism too, it is best to use what’ll be best for their eyes (dailies or biweekly I feel but it’s really any of which that works).

[@connorhunter9394]

@@StephanieRZ In the uk daily contacts cost £34 for 3 months so £11.33 a month so that’s £0.40 a day but the monthly iv seen cost £48 for 3 months so £0.57 a day

[@moistshitikal59]

they are disinfected, the bacteria does build up after a month due to protien deposited however this is prevented by replacing every month, but if you follow the contact care correctly the contacts will be sterile

[@annnnxh]

What about yearlies?

[@robinp8979]

Bs. Just Clean Them properly No Problem at all

[@parthajois4491]

Here's an idea, what happens if we clean the case?

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Smart

[@alex_baumi]

I clean out the case and put the solution in everyday as the doctor said so. And I also clean my month Lenses with a lens cleaner bruv.

[@clarissascheepers720]

Monthlys = disgusting. Even though you cant afford it.

[@StartuptoStorefront]

they sure can be!

[@nikchipps4198]

These are some sheltered individuals.

[@kalialie]

Having stigmatism is so expensive and uncomfortable as f

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Truth

[@EricMinecraft360]

Or maybe use a hydrogen peroxide contacts cleaner 🤷

[@StartuptoStorefront]

key word - 'use'

[@AB-li1eo]

He's talking nonsense

[@BC_Bln]

i am confused about this conversation. is he agreeing to getting dailies or not

[@StartuptoStorefront]

yep! Went to daily’s but he got LASIK thereafter.

[@evastronomy8048]

I have wearing monthly contacts for over 30 years, no issues, they are part of my life. I wear a pair of contacts even for up to 3 month, the thing is, I DON'T sleep wearing them.

[@cimei133]

Me using yearly lens: 😀

[@AryanSingh-sv5mk]

Got an eye infection? Till now?

[@Sun-ny2cl]

That’s the end of the day most eye doctors recommend dailies for new people just because you don’t have to worry about cleaning them and cleaning them properly and making sure that you actually get them nice and clean instead, you can just pop them out and throw them away you’re trying to save money and if you think you can clean it properly every day and just get the money please but if you want like a safer option might cost more money then yeah I get the dailies

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Nailed it!

[@muhammadnasruddin4434]

I only use contact lenses for swimming or any water activities. So I prefer dailies and I know the hassle of taking care of the monthly ones. If you using contact lenses daily in your life, price might be a big factor.Probably expensive in America but where I’m from the dailies are fairly cheap.

[@DaMaG3d-G00d5]

You're not supposed to use contacts when swimming or showering.

[@wrnowown]

@@DaMaG3d-G00d5goggles

[@PauIieWalnuts]

You risk serious eye infections. Look up Pseudomonas aeruginosa

[@Q..M]

At that point get lasik surgery..

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Plane landed 🛬

[@Sami-rp7mf]

I think thats why you see a doctor yearly. Just wash them and lut them in a solution. I have been using for 30 yeqrs. Daily, extended, monthly. No issue.

[@miguelgutierrez3720]

Its called washing out your contact case with clean hands and the solution by rubbing the inside of the case and then letting them air dry upside down on a clean paper towel

[@StartuptoStorefront]

smart - love this process. more people should do this.

[@iceysue]

Dude, just clean your lenses. take care of your sh*t, and IT will take care of you....

[@relaxedsouls4737]

I was on my last pair of monthly lenses, and I’ve used them for 5 months (when they were meant for 1 month only), do I recommend going over 1 month? No. However I had no issues. Wash your hands really good before taking them out and putting them in, also change the solution every time!

[@StartuptoStorefront]

woah! Glad it worked out!

[@Gr0m3t]

My lenses are 3 months old. I change the case every month and scrub them daily. They don’t have protein build up because I take care of my stuff. Haven’t had any eye health issues either. Not sure what everyone’s problem is keeping the things that go in your eyes clean.

[@shohimeislam7439]

Are they yearly disposable lenses?

[@Kw_Torres]

I use daily’s the best swap

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Truth!!

[@Nobody-c6g]

The guy is wearing glasses.

[@StartuptoStorefront]

🤓

[@johnkay5597]

Yanno they have a technique to remove contacts without putting your fingers in your eye? You use the upper and lower eye lid to practically “pry” the contact from the surface of your eye… been using this method for years

[@StartuptoStorefront]

🤌🏽🤌🏽

[@rkpragyajitsingh3074]

Just get glasses instead

[@StartuptoStorefront]

That works!

[@Mangovores]

My eye doctor didn’t offer me weekly’s or monthly’s. I was forced to get daily’s 💀

[@candaceyoung1759]

I clean my case every day after I take them out and put new solution in the cases everyday. My eyes are so important.

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Smart move!

[@CacitaVacita]

all you gotta do is clean the case and properly clean the leans and don’t re use solution and don’t cheep out in eye contacts solution (opti free or bio true are recommended) but if you are afraid of cleanliness just get clear care plus it cleans it really thorough if you are afraid of cleanliness issues and you can swap the lease case at the end of the month if you don’t feel comfortable using the case for 3months and done sleep with your eye contacts in and you should be pretty much safe

[@crystalwilliams7095]

the bacteria, fungi, viruses and prions that everyone is worried about CAN live in balanced saltwater. To create an unbalanced solution, heat your water, add canning salt which doesn't have the additives of table salt. 100 grams of water will dissolve 36 grams of salt at room temperature-- heat the water dissolve 40 or more grams, now you're unbalanced. clean and rinse all of your equipment (case, solution bottles, tools) and then go back to your normal contact-care routine.

[@StartuptoStorefront]

I dig it!

[@LordC0mConsumerTheFirst]

Bro does not know how to wash his hands...

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Hahahaaha

[@jolinarmalkshur18]

I can't swap out monthlies biweekly. Maybe swapping my case biweekly would help. I've managed to avoid any eye infections in over 2 decades using monthlies, though, so i think I'm good

[@CreativeUsernameEh]

Your eyes, being constantly exposed to the environment, actually have many protective measures against infection. What are they? Fuck I forgot, I passed Micro with a B+ isn’t that good enough

[@StartuptoStorefront]

hahaha

[@Sisima13]

I got the daily ones because I only wear my contacts occasionally. I feel way more comfortable with glasses but when there’s an event I wear my contacts. They may be more expensive but they last me months since I don’t use them often

[@StartuptoStorefront]

🫡

[@yasminebelghith6741]

I have a cleaning solution with protein removal. It disinfects the lenses and removes any buildup protein, a much better alternative if you ask me

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Link it!

[@59spadesofalife52]

Simply not true, I’ve been using monthly for years and never once had a problem. Edit: I just realized this comment sounds wrong I mean I’ve used monthly for the time they’re supposed to be used for years. Not the same monthly contact for years.

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Lucky Duck

[@TheGrimFoot]

I'm very thankful to have perfect vision. Glasses,or contacts would be hell. My dad's Glasses cost him hundreds of dollars.

[@StartuptoStorefront]

#blessed

[@faithrogers4787]

If you use antibacterial solution properly, and cleanse your case with solution like the directions state, you shouldn’t be having issues with them.

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Facts. You must be thorough though.

[@misssmeee]

I wore my last monthlys for 4 yrs. I can't afford contacts like that so I've been walking around completely blind for 2yrs now

[@StartuptoStorefront]

brutal

[@izayvvvh5486]

I use monthly but I use a solution that has hydrogen peroxide the red cap bottles and it disinfects my contacts really good, love it and never had a problem with them

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Smart move

[@magicianzero3960]

I switches to dailies 6 yrs ago and never regretted it. I used to buy the monthly from 1800 contacts for $150 now I I use dailies and love them. I buy a 3 month supply for $300.

[@StartuptoStorefront]

🚀👀🤌🏽

[@wheresyourscooter1628]

Sounds like you’re not throughly cleaning your contacts/case 💀

[@StartuptoStorefront]

facts

[@dwade6322]

Question people...I am pretty new to daily contacts,i do not need or use them every day. Sometimes i go weeks without using them because once i open a daily contact it starts the clock on throwing them away by the end of the day so i try to space out my usage.. so,after a few weeks of daily use my eyes finally became adjusted to them,but if i stop using them for days or weeks,does that mean i have to 're-set' my brain to use them as i did when i first started? The doctor told me it takes a while for your eyes/brain to adjust to looking through a contact,but what happens if u stop using them for 2 weeks at a time and then put them back in....anyone?

[@StartuptoStorefront]

IT should just take a few minutes to adjust. Anyone else want to chime in?

[@joshuamccaulley7040]

Only time I ever have issues is when my prescription changes. Then it’s a solid few days of blurry vision until I adjust to the new Rx. Other than that. I’ve gone weeks without and then use them with no issue or readjusting. Just that initial first few days to a week of blurry bs seems to be it for me.

[@dwade6322]

Ok thank you!

[@UltanDorrian]

Or just wear glasses then only wear contacts special occasions with dailys

[@victoriasibingo5966]

That’s what I do too, only wear contacts once or twice a week max or for special occasions. Otherwise I’m wearing glasses, which allows me to have daily’s contacts which I only purchase a pack of 30 every 3 months . Much cheaper this way

[@lacey_eye]

woo～that is so good

[@Judithoo]

All hail bro science 🙌🏼

[@connorhunter9394]

In the uk daily contacts cost £34 for 3 months so £11.33 a month so that’s £0.40 a day but the monthly iv seen cost £48 for 3 months so £0.57 a day

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Waaaay cheaper than America

[@connorhunter9394]

@@StartuptoStorefront how much are they in the US ?

[@lovegodessmls28]

I had almost 2 years with my 1 month Air optix colored lenses. Yes you heard right, same pair I've had for almost 2 years now. Just barely did i Decided to get rid of them about a week ago. Getting new one's next week.

[@msparkz770]

That's amazing!!

[@Rachelllllll2024]

Not smart.

[@Bax4444]

And now you’ve got new ones can you tell the difference? Never had contacts so I’m clueless, wondering what’s best

[@kdmj48]

I get dailies 90 ct per eye. I paid 135. But i sleep in my contacts and i don't change my dailies daily either. Normally every 3 days

[@Augie..]

Just get biweekly or monthly lenses ffs, when you get one ulcer or eye infection it’s gonna cost 2x more than what dailies would for a year, the second that happens

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Truth!

[@sammybeazer]

Bro I been wearing contacts for since last summer and they are monthly literally last me more than that it’s how you take care of them and constantly disinfect and clean them the case and everything every day. It’s possible trust and my eyes are good!

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Totally true! Just sharing what our eye doctor friend shared with us.. .but yes.. totally comes down to how you clean them.

[@Juice_VI]

Contacts are cool and all……..but what glasses are these in the clip lol? I want to buy them.

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Boom right here --> hiwaldo.com/blue-light-glasses

[@Juice_VI]

@@StartuptoStorefront Nice! Thanks!

[@juniper_eye]

woo～that is so good

[@jlightfoote]

If you get hydrogen peroxide solution, it actually cleans your contacts unlike most solutions. Long as you have that, you're good to go for at minimum 2 weeks, likely closer to 3/4.

[@jessica_eeye]

woo~i like it

[@dodgek5270]

I use a mix of glasses and dailies. For work or when I'm home I just wear glasses. When I go out or there is an event or travel abroad i use dailies.

[@PandaHead602]

Yes ! I hate lenses it bothers me I don’t even wear them at home unless I’m leaving

[@Amelia_eye]

cool～

[@Kitty_eye]

that’s so great

[@Mr.305_]

I’m lazy so I just buy daily’s

[@StartuptoStorefront]

A much better option!

[@DoulingoBurb]

Bi YEARLY, those are mine change em every 6 months, im blind lol

[@StartuptoStorefront]

E Y E T E S T

[@DoulingoBurb]

@@StartuptoStorefrontI failed that miserably.

[@DoulingoBurb]

@@StartuptoStorefrontThey’re tri yearly now.

[@shdw6662]

I’ve been wearing monthly contact lenses since I was 13. 28 now, no problems at all. People often don’t wait the specified time it takes to disinfect contact’s lenses and don’t regularly clean/change their lens case. Every time you switch your lenses you also have to switch to a brand new case. Also a vast majority of people don’t rub off the protein build up on their contacts.

[@StartuptoStorefront]

pro tip!

[@syzygy4365]

I'm going on week 3 with just leaving my contacts in. No need to take them out and dirty them up. I'll probably go blind by age 50, but ehh, apparently my eyeballs must not be that important if companies don't want to drop their prices.

[@StartuptoStorefront]

hahaha

[@Smokinaces321]

One time when i was younger, i was drinking and a contact fell out of my eye. I immediately picked it back up and shoved it back in my eye. Realized after it was next to the cat litter. My eye ended up getting badly infected, and i needed surgery. Fun times.

[@StartuptoStorefront]

ouch!

[@DC.425]

Which is better overall reply ↘️

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Dailies

[@Angels_eye]

that’s so great

[@StephanieRZ]

Really interesting. So dailies to biweekly. Though not many can afford for it, makes sense.

[@j.g.bloodworth9837]

I just use them until my eyes bleed.

[@StartuptoStorefront]

Hahaha less than ideal

[@beyondself4344]

Nonsense

[@KingofChicago17]

Then just stick to glasses or get corrective surgery.

[@SuperWeedPower]

shit I use monthly ones for at least 2 months