How should we educate our patient on how to wear their daily wear GP lenses?

• A. Worn only while awake
• B. Worn during sleep
• C. Worn during both day and night
• D. Worn only with consent

Answer: (A)

Daily wear GP lenses are designed for daytime use only, so patients should wear them while awake and remove them before going to sleep. This approach keeps the cornea well-oxygenated and allows tear exchange to occur naturally overnight, reducing the risk of corneal swelling, discomfort, and infection that can come from sleeping with a lens in place. While GP lenses transmit oxygen well, sleeping with them still limits oxygen access and can lead to hypoxia-related issues, so long-wear overnight is not advised unless a clinician specifically approves an extended-wear plan with lenses designed for that purpose. In patient education, emphasize removing the lenses before sleep, cleaning and disinfecting as prescribed, and storing them properly between uses.