"I can't wear my contacts as long each day as I'd like."
End-of-day discomfort has long been a challenge to contact lens wearers. A real breakthrough in this area is silicone-hydrogel lenses; they generally have the ability to transmit greater amounts of oxygen to the eye than traditional lenses, and some silicone hydrogels are less prone to dehydration.
Another strategy to combat dryness is switching to a traditional contact lens that has a lower water content than your present lens. High-water lenses will dehydrate in dry environment, causing discomfort.
Several lens brands have developed a following with eye care practitioners for their usefulness in dry-eye situations. Your practitioner can advise you about this option.
Read more about discomfort remedies, including contact lenses for dry eyes.
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