Two-weekly contact lenses (often called bi-weekly or fortnightly contact lenses) are a great option for those who wear contact lenses regularly.
Two-weekly contact lenses are designed for a maximum of 14 days of use; a comfortable and cost-effective alternative to daily disposable contact lenses, and a safe compromise between dailies and monthly lenses.
Like most contact lenses, two-weekly lenses should be removed every night before sleep and require a simple daily cleansing routine to prevent the risk of infection. The benefits of choosing bi-weekly contact lenses are clear, and their effect can be life-changing!
At The Optical Store, we provide two-weekly contact lenses for a variety of eye shapes and conditions, including spherical lenses (for most common users, suffering from short- or near-sightedness); toric contact lenses (for those with astigmatic vision); and multifocal lenses (for those with presbyopia).
Hygienic Long Wear
Two-weekly contact lenses offer a great compromise between the hygienic perks of daily disposable lenses and the longevity of monthly lenses.
Bi-weekly lenses are designed to be replaced every 14 days, making them more hygienic than monthly contact lenses. Two-weekly lenses also offer the cost-effective durability of monthly lenses, without risking infection from microbial buildup and dryness, as sometimes found with monthlies.
Some brands offer extended wear two-weekly contact lenses, allowing users to sleep with their contacts in. But most bi-weekly contact lenses require removal and sterilization with contact lens solution before bed, just like monthly contact lenses.
Cost Effective
Spherical two-weekly lenses are a cost-effective choice for those with myopia (short-sightedness) or hyperopia (long-sightedness). One pair of bi-weekly lenses guarantees 14 days of perfect vision, compared to buying 14 pairs of daily disposable contact lenses. This also decreases plastic waste.
If you wear contacts most days of the week, two-weekly lenses will certainly help you cut costs. However, two-weekly contact lenses should be disposed of 14 days after opening them. Even if you only wear your lenses 4 days out of the 14, you will still need to replace them every fortnight. So, if you only wear contact lenses occasionally, daily disposables are your best bet.
Two-weekly contact lenses should be cleaned and sterilized with fresh contact lens solution each night. Cleaning ensures comfort, hydration and a greatly decreased risk of eye infection caused by microbial buildup, dryness, and more. It also offers a chance to check for potential tears in the contact lens which may cause irritation and eventually infection.
Cleaning contact lenses is easy, just follow these simple steps:
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