Myth 1: You should not wear contact lenses for a long duration

are safe if you follow the instructions given to you by your eye care practitioner at the time of purchase. Make sure you clean your lenses thoroughly and replace them on time, as directed by your eye care practitioner.  If a lens accidentally gets chipped or cracked, discard it and use a fresh contact lens. Advanced technology has made high-quality products readily available for use, such as Bausch+Lomb’s Ultra Lenses, which uses silicone hydrogel material and can be worn for up to 16 hours without experiencing much unease and irritation. However, you must avoid wearing your contacts for extended periods, unless you discuss this with your eye care practitioner... You can seek your eye practitioner's advice to choose contact lenses that can be worn for a longer duration.