Contact Lenses

[Niall]

So I was thinking of trading in my glasses for contacts and I did speak to my optician about them but she didn't tell me too much what they'd be like to use etc.

Does anyone here use contacts? If so do you use 'hard' contact lenses (cause apparently my eyes are too sh**e for soft ones)? I just wanted to know whether they're comfy and worth the hassle.

[Smithy]

-20:20 vision-

[MTVN]

I'm a bit short sighted & need glasses for driving and sometimes when I'm watching the telly or something I'll wear them, it's never been much of a problem but I swear that as I wear them more my eyesight gets worse so I might get contacts, from what I've heard they're no problem really once you get used to them and you barely notice them, never worn them myself though

[Stu]

Go in front of the mirror and practice touching your eyeballs with your index finger.

If you can manage that you can manage contacts.

[Ammi]

I wear them, I've worn hard ones before but the ones I've got now are like a gel, which apparently let more air to the eye and are better for my eyes. I've worn them for years and don't you don't really feel them unless your eyes are tired, then I take them out and wear my glasses for a bit. If you get them you'll never want to go back to glasses:thumbs:

[Niall]

I'm a bit short sighted & need glasses for driving and sometimes when I'm watching the telly or something I'll wear them, it's never been much of a problem but I swear that as I wear them more my eyesight gets worse so I might get contacts, from what I've heard they're no problem really once you get used to them and you barely notice them, never worn them myself though

I've got an astigmatism which makes everything blurry (without my glasses that is). And I've heard the same apart from the story my Mum gave me - she put them in back to front once and though she went blind. :laugh2:

Go in front of the mirror and practice touching your eyeballs with your index finger.

If you can manage that you can manage contacts.

Lmfao *starts poking self in eyes*

[Niall]

I wear them, I've worn hard ones before but the ones I've got now are like a gel, which apparently let more air to the eye and are better for my eyes. I've worn them for years and don't you don't really feel them unless your eyes are tired, then I take them out and wear my glasses for a bit. If you get them you'll never want to go back to glasses:thumbs:

Oh okay. I really want to try them cause glasses are just so impractical sometimes and they just really get on my nerves.

So are the hard ones worth getting then (and yes I know how pervy that sounds lmfao :joker:)?

[Vicky.]

Mine used to take me about half an hour to put in :bored:

And then i would be crying for about an hour afterward

[Ammi]

Oh okay. I really want to try them cause glasses are just so impractical sometimes and they just really get on my nerves.

So are the hard ones worth getting then (and yes I know how pervy that sounds lmfao :joker:)?

Yes hard ones are great, I wore them for ages but my eyes started to get damaged because they were drying out and weren't getting enough air to them, so she changed me to these gel ones which are quite a new thing, they are better for my eyes but I found the hard ones more comfortable, no probs at all. They move with your eye too so you can see normally, whereas with glasses you can only see ahead, if that makes sense:hugesmile:

[T*]

I want them too. :sad:

[Ammi]

Mine used to take me about half an hour to put in :bored:

And then i would be crying for about an hour afterward

Yeah, they are strange to put in at first, but I got used to them pretty quickly, now I don't even think about it

[Pyramid*]

Wore them for about 20 years - soft ones till my astigmatism made them too uncomfy.

if you have astigamatism: there are special ones you can purchase - toric lenses - more expensive and they are a hit or a miss....some find they are comfy - some say they are as uncomfy as hell.



SOFT TORIC CONTACT LENSES
Soft toric contact lenses have different curves in different meridians to correct astigmatism (http://www.20-20.co.uk/conditions.asp#astigmatism). Special weighting ensures that the accurate lens meridian is used at the right time to correct the astigmatism (http://www.20-20.co.uk/conditions.asp#astigmatism). This makes sure that the lens does not move around when it is being worn.

RIGID GAS PERMEABLE TORIC ASTIGMATIC CONTACT LENSES
Rigid gas permeable contact lenses are hard lenses and contain 'pores' that allow oxygen to pass through. These are generally for patients that may have enough astigmatism (http://www.20-20.co.uk/conditions.asp#astigmatism) to warrant the use of an RGP lens. Unlike Soft Toric Lenses, they do not conform to the uneven contours of an eye with astigmatism (http://www.20-20.co.uk/conditions.asp#astigmatism). The way that they correct astigmatism (http://www.20-20.co.uk/conditions.asp#astigmatism) is by causing the space between the back of the lens and the front of the cornea (making it even) to fill with tears. At 20-20, we recommend that you change your RGPs once every year.

However, RGPs require very careful cleaning in order to maintain the optical clarity of the surfaces and keep the eyes free of dirt and bugs. A surfactant cleaner (http://www.20-20.co.uk/Contact-Lenses2.asp) is first used and then the lens is rubbed and rinsed with saline (never tap water). After this the lens can be stored in the container with the conditioning-disinfectant solution. Then after every 7 days of use the lenses must be protein cleaned (http://www.20-20.co.uk/Contact-Lenses2.asp). This is when a pill is popped into the container with saline and after fizzing for about 20 minutes, it is rinsed, re-cleaned and reconditioned again.

[Niamh.]

You should get laser eye surgery when your 18

[Pyramid*]

Yes hard ones are great, I wore them for ages but my eyes started to get damaged because they were drying out and weren't getting enough air to them, so she changed me to these gel ones which are quite a new thing, they are better for my eyes but I found the hard ones more comfortable, no probs at all. They move with your eye too so you can see normally, whereas with glasses you can only see ahead, if that makes sense:hugesmile:


You can also peel onions without crying !!! :)

[Niall]

Mine used to take me about half an hour to put in :bored:

And then i would be crying for about an hour afterward

Omg. D: You see this is the thing I'm worried about, I'll make my Dad spend a ****load of money on them and then I won't wear 'em cause they're not comfy. I really want to try them though ugh.

Yes hard ones are great, I wore them for ages but my eyes started to get damaged because they were drying out and weren't getting enough air to them, so she changed me to these gel ones which are quite a new thing, they are better for my eyes but I found the hard ones more comfortable, no probs at all. They move with your eye too so you can see normally, whereas with glasses you can only see ahead, if that makes sense:hugesmile:

Ah right I get what you mean. Thanks. :thumbs:

Wore them for about 20 years - soft ones till my astigmatism made them too uncomfy.

if you have astigamatism: there are special ones you can purchase - toric lenses - more expensive and they are a hit or a miss....some find they are comfy - some say they are as uncomfy as hell.



SOFT TORIC CONTACT LENSES
Soft toric contact lenses have different curves in different meridians to correct astigmatism (http://www.20-20.co.uk/conditions.asp#astigmatism). Special weighting ensures that the accurate lens meridian is used at the right time to correct the astigmatism (http://www.20-20.co.uk/conditions.asp#astigmatism). This makes sure that the lens does not move around when it is being worn.

RIGID GAS PERMEABLE TORIC ASTIGMATIC CONTACT LENSES
Rigid gas permeable contact lenses are hard lenses and contain 'pores' that allow oxygen to pass through. These are generally for patients that may have enough astigmatism (http://www.20-20.co.uk/conditions.asp#astigmatism) to warrant the use of an RGP lens. Unlike Soft Toric Lenses, they do not conform to the uneven contours of an eye with astigmatism (http://www.20-20.co.uk/conditions.asp#astigmatism). The way that they correct astigmatism (http://www.20-20.co.uk/conditions.asp#astigmatism) is by causing the space between the back of the lens and the front of the cornea (making it even) to fill with tears. At 20-20, we recommend that you change your RGPs once every year.

However, RGPs require very careful cleaning in order to maintain the optical clarity of the surfaces and keep the eyes free of dirt and bugs. A surfactant cleaner (http://www.20-20.co.uk/Contact-Lenses2.asp) is first used and then the lens is rubbed and rinsed with saline (never tap water). After this the lens can be stored in the container with the conditioning-disinfectant solution. Then after every 7 days of use the lenses must be protein cleaned (http://www.20-20.co.uk/Contact-Lenses2.asp). This is when a pill is popped into the container with saline and after fizzing for about 20 minutes, it is rinsed, re-cleaned and reconditioned again.



You have an astigmatism? *High five* I'll have to ask my optician about the toric ones next time I go in for a test.

You should get laser eye surgery when your 18

I don't think I can even then, my eyes are too awful. :joker:

[Niamh.]

Omg. D: You see this is the thing I'm worried about, I'll make my Dad spend a ****load of money on them and then I won't wear 'em cause they're not comfy. I really want to try them though ugh.



Ah right I get what you mean. Thanks. :thumbs:



You have an astigmatism? *High five* I'll have to ask my optician about the toric ones next time I go in for a test.



I don't think I can even then, my eyes are too awful. :joker:

My brother got it done and his eye sight was shocking

[Niall]

My brother got it done and his eye sight was shocking

Hmm I'll consider it but I'm not sure if I can. I remember my optician telling me a couple years ago that current technology wasn't good enough to fix it or something. :laugh2:

[Niamh.]

Hmm I'll consider it but I'm not sure if I can. I remember my optician telling me a couple years ago that current technology wasn't good enough to fix it or something. :laugh2:

Oh :( I couldn't put contacts in I reckon, I hate anything near my eyes!

[Niall]

Oh :( I couldn't put contacts in I reckon, I hate anything near my eyes!

it sounds like a horrible thought atm that every morning instead of just putting on some glasses, I have to poke myself in both eyes. :joker: But glasses are so irritating. Especially when they fog up on me - that annoys me so much. :mad:

[Pyramid*]

You have an astigmatism? *High five* I'll have to ask my optician about the toric ones next time I go in for a test.



Astigmatism is pretty common.

[Pyramid*]

The world of hard contact lens removal !!! :shocked:

http://www.boyceoptometry.com/Images/large/img-sclearal-insertion.jpg

[Vicky.]

Mine were soft ones.

It was easy getting them out. The only problem was the little buggers wouldnt stick to my eyes when i tried putting them in :bored:

[Sam:)]

I wear 1-Day Acuvue Moist,at first they were very hard to get in/get out,but it never really hurts.You may think its more convenient but it takes about five minutes (sometimes longer) to put them in.Its also really hard to put them in when you've just woke up.They do give you confidence and they dont hurt so i'd go with them.
Oh and btw i have an astigmatism!

[Sam:)]

oh and btw if you visit the acuvue site and you know your pescription they'll send you five free pairs!

[Vicky.]

Omg. D: You see this is the thing I'm worried about, I'll make my Dad spend a ****load of money on them and then I won't wear 'em cause they're not comfy. I really want to try them though ugh.


Niall you can get a free trial you know. I got a month one, since I never got used to them i never went back to buy them :)

You can be a dick too, and go round the different opticians trying out all their free trials. By the end you will know whether you can wear them full time or not. A month might not be enough time to let them settle properly. Thats what I planned to do, but ended up not bothering :laugh:

[Niall]

The world of hard contact lens removal !!! :shocked:

http://www.boyceoptometry.com/Images/large/img-sclearal-insertion.jpg

Oh my goodness. :o Well that looks slightly better than just jamming your finger in there. :laugh:

Mine were soft ones.

It was easy getting them out. The only problem was the little buggers wouldnt stick to my eyes when i tried putting them in :bored:

Lmfao that sounds odd. D:

I wear 1-Day Acuvue Moist,at first they were very hard to get in/get out,but it never really hurts.You may think its more convenient but it takes about five minutes (sometimes longer) to put them in.Its also really hard to put them in when you've just woke up.They do give you confidence and they dont hurt so i'd go with them.
Oh and btw i have an astigmatism!

Oh, cool. :) I don't think I'll be able to get soft ones though (well at least not for a few years) as they don't have them in a strong enough prescription for me. :sad:

[Sam:)]

Oh my goodness. :o Well that looks slightly better than just jamming your finger in there. :laugh:



Lmfao that sounds odd. D:



Oh, cool. :) I don't think I'll be able to get soft ones though (well at least not for a few years) as they don't have them in a strong enough prescription for me. :sad:

Mine arn't in my exact prescription,its a little bit worse but its still 20/20 like

[Niall]

Niall you can get a free trial you know. I got a month one, since I never got used to them i never went back to buy them :)

You can be a dick too, and go round the different opticians trying out all their free trials. By the end you will know whether you can wear them full time or not. A month might not be enough time to let them settle properly. Thats what I planned to do, but ended up not bothering :laugh:

*Didn't see this post*

I never knew that. I'm gonna tell my Dad now because when I was speaking to him about contacts he was like "but they're expensive :suspect: what if you don't like them".

And lmfao that sounds like a good plan. :joker: But okays. Thankyou. :kiss:

Mine arn't in my exact prescription,its a little bit worse but its still 20/20 like

Oh cool. :)

[Pyramid*]

Mine were soft ones.

It was easy getting them out. The only problem was the little buggers wouldnt stick to my eyes when i tried putting them in :bored:

Soft ones are a doodle, Accuve and Focus Dailies for me - they were great.

They aren't so great when you fall asleep after a night on the tiles and try to remove them the next morning - it's like ripping the membrane off your eyeball !!:o :bawling:

[Vicky.]

They arent actually that expensive. If I chose to continue mine they were gunna be £12 a month.

Not sure of the price difference between the soft/hard ones though :/

[Pyramid*]

*Didn't see this post*

I never knew that. I'm gonna tell my Dad now because when I was speaking to him about contacts he was like "but they're expensive :suspect: what if you don't like them".

And lmfao that sounds like a good plan. :joker: But okays. Thankyou. :kiss:



Oh cool. :)

Your dad is talking mince.

If you have a heavy prescription and go for thinning lenses,by the time that's paid, and a half decent pair of frames: it can cost a few hundred quid for nice specs.

You can get a years supply of contact lenses for half the cost of a pair of specs these days.

[CharlieO]

I could never wear them because I can't touch my eyes and have no desire too.

I think glasses are nice anyway. I would stick with the glasses. I think I need my eyes tested anyway my sight is going slowly.

But to be honest from all the money you will spend on contacts/glasses over the years will probably in the end add up to more than the cost of lasik eye surgery. So that could be an option.

[Niall]

Your dad is talking mince.

If you have a heavy prescription and go for thinning lenses,by the time that's paid, and a half decent pair of frames: it can cost a few hundred quid for nice specs.

You can get a years supply of contact lenses for half the cost of a pair of specs these days.

I thought that myself. :laugh: And I don't have to worry abut the price of my glasses - I get them on prescription. I think he just doesn't want to pay money for contacts or something. :joker:

[Ammi]

I thought that myself. :laugh: And I don't have to worry abut the price of my glasses - I get them on prescription. I think he just doesn't want to pay money for contacts or something. :joker:

I get mine at Boots, they will try you on different ones to find the right ones for your eyes and you don't pay for them until you actually decide to stick with them, they just give you trials for a week or two each time, so your dad has time to decide the best way to pay for them, and if he sees you like them that will help. Try them, you have nothing to lose:wink:

[Niall]

I could never wear them because I can't touch my eyes and have no desire too.

I think glasses are nice anyway. I would stick with the glasses. I think I need my eyes tested anyway my sight is going slowly.

But to be honest from all the money you will spend on contacts/glasses over the years will probably in the end add up to more than the cost of lasik eye surgery. So that could be an option.

But glasses are a huge pain sometimes. Like I said when they fog up its extremely irritating. That and when I see a 3D movie I have to wear the 3D glasses over my normal glasses which isn't exactly ideal. I could go on and on.

And that is true about the laser eye surgery. :suspect:

I get mine at Boots, they will try you on different ones to find the right ones for your eyes and you don't pay for them until you actually decide to stick with them, they just give you trials for a week or two each time, so your dad has time to decide the best way to pay for them, and if he sees you like them that will help. Try them, you have nothing to lose:wink:

Oh okay I'll mention that too! :hugesmile:

[Redway]

I wear glasses now and then...I may get contacts. Can't walk round looking like a weirdo, lol. Only need them for reading/writing/school, though.

[little leelee]

Hi :-)

Any guys here wear korean contact lenses (big eye)?

I just want to change my eye color, any recommend?

Thanks :-)

[Boothy]

:joker:

[Z]

I wear dailies, once you learn the method for putting them in and taking them out it's easy peasy :) takes me seconds to do it. I've been wearing them for years now.

[Ninastar]

I wear contact lenses but I want laser eye surgery as soon as i can get it

but i'm also scared because my teacher got it and she told me that the operation doesn't hurt, but after it, it feels like someone has grated your eyes then put onion in

so now im scarred for life. she said it was worth it tho

[Pyramid*]

I wear dailies, once you learn the method for putting them in and taking them out it's easy peasy :) takes me seconds to do it. I've been wearing them for years now.

In summer, or if I'd had a late night - putting them in the fridge and popping them into the eyes once they have gone really cold..... was a brilliant feeling. :)

[Ninastar]

I have monthly ones

[Z]

In summer, or if I'd had a late night - putting them in the fridge and popping them into the eyes once they have gone really cold..... was a brilliant feeling. :)

Oooooh I might try that some day, I've never even thought of doing that before, I bet that feels amazing! I remember being frustrated that I couldn't do it when I first tried it out and now it takes me all of ten seconds to open the case it comes in, pop it in my eye and do the other one haha.

[Boothy]

I wear contact lenses but I want laser eye surgery as soon as i can get it

but i'm also scared because my teacher got it and she told me that the operation doesn't hurt, but after it, it feels like someone has grated your eyes then put onion in

so now im scarred for life. she said it was worth it tho

I want laser eye surgery too, but in just my right eye. I thought i needed glasses at one point because my vision is sometimes blurry, but, it turns out, my left eye is perfect and my right eye is horrible so, according to my optician, they even each other out so I get average vision and glasses would be a waste of time.

Still, it's really annoying. The only thing putting me off getting laser eye surgery now to correct my right is that I've heard you can only have it done once in your lifetime, so if your vision deteriorates when you're older, you have to have glasses.

Not sure how true that is but that's what I've been told. If it's the case, I'll wait until my left eye gives up and get them done at the same time.

[Pyramid*]

Oooooh I might try that some day, I've never even thought of doing that before, I bet that feels amazing! I remember being frustrated that I couldn't do it when I first tried it out and now it takes me all of ten seconds to open the case it comes in, pop it in my eye and do the other one haha.


Try and you'll see what I mean.

Absolutely great on warm days - or if you're on holiday abroad. FFS, the fridge mind you...not the freezer - and NOT near the little freezer bit if it's a fridge with one.

I swear, it's one of the best feelings ever.