People with contact lenses in here… - Page 2

Jonny69 · 28-04-2008, 19:02

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Originally Posted by Betty

If your eyes dont produce enough tears (like mine) I can only wear dailies. Monthlies could irritate my eyes if I leave them in for too long.

That's the thing, they are made out of the same stuff and from my experience they are almost identical. Whoever told you that about them being too dry is misinformed because they come in different compounds and if you're finding your eyes are drying out then you're not wearing the right lens for you. Unfortunately a lot of the chain opticians push their own brand lenses (presumably because they make more money on them) but I've found the lenses and definitely the solutions way inferior. Example: I reckon in 10 years of wearing Precision UV monthly disposables I had maybe 3 duff lenses. Less than I can remember. Specsavers £10/mo disposables probably every 3rd month or more I'd have a lens that would continually irritate my eye.

You need to try a few out is what I'm trying to say and I mean try them out for a full month to see how you get on. And bear in mind the solutions are all different. The peroxide solutions always irritated my eyes and the only one I ever got on with really well was a Bausch and Lomb all-in-one.

LeperousDust · 28-04-2008, 20:00

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Originally Posted by Position69

That's the thing, they are made out of the same stuff and from my experience they are almost identical. Whoever told you that about them being too dry is misinformed because they come in different compounds and if you're finding your eyes are drying out then you're not wearing the right lens for you. Unfortunately a lot of the chain opticians push their own brand lenses (presumably because they make more money on them) but I've found the lenses and definitely the solutions way inferior. Example: I reckon in 10 years of wearing Precision UV monthly disposables I had maybe 3 duff lenses. Less than I can remember. Specsavers £10/mo disposables probably every 3rd month or more I'd have a lens that would continually irritate my eye.

You need to try a few out is what I'm trying to say and I mean try them out for a full month to see how you get on. And bear in mind the solutions are all different. The peroxide solutions always irritated my eyes and the only one I ever got on with really well was a Bausch and Lomb all-in-one.

I'd love to try this out, where does one search around for independant contact lenses? Can't remember my prescription atm, but i'm awfully longsighted, and have a crap astigmatism, and the few places i've found don't accomodate both of these

Jonny69 · 28-04-2008, 20:21

You just need to go to an independent optician where they aren't going to try and palm off their own brand. So avoid Specsavers/Boots/Optical Express or jump straight in there and say I want to wear *this* lens and unless they can give you a damn good reason why you shouldn't wear it other than it's more expensive or it's inferior (which it wouldn't be otherwise it wouldn't be on the market) there's no reason why you can't try it out.

Get an idea of the branded lenses here: http://www.contactlenses.co.uk

I've worn the following: Focus dailies, one day Acuvue, 2 week Acuvue, Precision UV one month disposable (loved them and wore them for about 10 years, probably the cheapest lens out there and really high water content but they wouldn't do them at Specsavers) and a number of one year lenses but it was a long time ago and I can't remember which ones they were. Specsavers £10/mo were comfortable but did my eyes in, Specsavers £13/mo a so called superior lens ripped my eyes to shreds and were continually dry. Solutions: Specsavers one step peroxide stung my eyes like hell, Specsavers one step complete I got used to but it was uncomfortable to put the lenses in and I needed a lot of saline, Renu all in one / multi purpose I loved, Complete was ok, Opti Free I really didn't get on with, and there was an old one that you used peroxide and put a little pink pill in it that I liked but you can't get it any more.

It's all down to the individual though, my friend hated the solution I used because it irritated his eyes but yet the one he used I couldn't put the lens in my eye afterwards it was so dry.

LeperousDust · 28-04-2008, 21:56

Sounds good, but the last time i tried the switcheroony, the harped on about how much it costs to make my lenses and how they're only available in very few (well they said one i didn't believe this) brands

Where do i go from there (i'm with specsavers) or do i just go to an independent on the side and see what they say? Really need to get a grip on these contacts, i really can't live without them because i do a fair amount of biking, and this involves moving quickly and my eyes are VERY crap without lenses and tbqfh i don't trust my crashes with glasses

But i'm pay £30 a month on lenses =/ via direct debit and i'd LOVE it if i could even just knock a fiver off!

Del Lardo · 29-04-2008, 00:32

I have an anstigmatism that means that I can't use daily disposables (or at least I couldn't a few years back) and pay £25/month for my monthlies. I really should investigate the situation.

With regards to lasik, personally I'm not so sure, I know of lots of people who say it's the best thing they have ever done but we still don't know what long term effects it may have and when I had my consultation the Dr was wearing glasses and told me he had no intention of getting lasik.

Still my plan is to treat myself for my 30th birthday so take my negativity with a pinch of salt.

Roberta · 29-04-2008, 08:05

I just ordered from here:

http://www.daysoftlenses.com/GB/CountryHomepage.aspx

2 months worth cost me under £20. They're the comfiest lenses I've ever had.

Garp · 29-04-2008, 08:55

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Originally Posted by Position69

That's the thing, they are made out of the same stuff and from my experience they are almost identical. Whoever told you that about them being too dry is misinformed because they come in different compounds and if you're finding your eyes are drying out then you're not wearing the right lens for you. Unfortunately a lot of the chain opticians push their own brand lenses (presumably because they make more money on them) but I've found the lenses and definitely the solutions way inferior. Example: I reckon in 10 years of wearing Precision UV monthly disposables I had maybe 3 duff lenses. Less than I can remember. Specsavers £10/mo disposables probably every 3rd month or more I'd have a lens that would continually irritate my eye.

You need to try a few out is what I'm trying to say and I mean try them out for a full month to see how you get on. And bear in mind the solutions are all different. The peroxide solutions always irritated my eyes and the only one I ever got on with really well was a Bausch and Lomb all-in-one.

Arse. I've just given up on contacts. Specsavers said I needed 30 day disposables due to my astigmatism. I found them to be too uncomfortable over a period of time, constantly drying my eyes out (even with liberal use of "Blink", thanks to Tak's recommendation, which helped.) I figured it was because I'm working with PCs all day and in an aircon'd environment. After a while I just couldn't be bothered with the hassle of it. Might be worth me trying other sources then I guess.

Roberta · 29-04-2008, 09:07

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Originally Posted by Lozza

That looks interesting! will have a proper look later

They're great!

Desmo · 29-04-2008, 09:54

I'm not sure if this is really a good idea, but hey, they're your eyes

Short term you might not hit any problems, long term, you might. Actually, I'm off to the opticians in a couple of weeks for my 6 month checkup, if I end up with the nice optician bloke I'll ask what the problems might be if you want me to.

I'm on the monthly wears and at £15.50 a month I'm happy enough with that.

Dee · 29-04-2008, 10:29

Ive had no problems so far, and I know other people that do it as well. Its prob not worth asking, because of COURSE they will say its a bad idea

And I cant switch to monthlies cos Ive been told I cant, its not out of choice!

28-04-2008, 20:21	#13
Jonny69 Noob Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Socialist Republik of Kent Posts: 5,032	You just need to go to an independent optician where they aren't going to try and palm off their own brand. So avoid Specsavers/Boots/Optical Express or jump straight in there and say I want to wear this lens and unless they can give you a damn good reason why you shouldn't wear it other than it's more expensive or it's inferior (which it wouldn't be otherwise it wouldn't be on the market) there's no reason why you can't try it out. Get an idea of the branded lenses here: http://www.contactlenses.co.uk I've worn the following: Focus dailies, one day Acuvue, 2 week Acuvue, Precision UV one month disposable (loved them and wore them for about 10 years, probably the cheapest lens out there and really high water content but they wouldn't do them at Specsavers) and a number of one year lenses but it was a long time ago and I can't remember which ones they were. Specsavers £10/mo were comfortable but did my eyes in, Specsavers £13/mo a so called superior lens ripped my eyes to shreds and were continually dry. Solutions: Specsavers one step peroxide stung my eyes like hell, Specsavers one step complete I got used to but it was uncomfortable to put the lenses in and I needed a lot of saline, Renu all in one / multi purpose I loved, Complete was ok, Opti Free I really didn't get on with, and there was an old one that you used peroxide and put a little pink pill in it that I liked but you can't get it any more. It's all down to the individual though, my friend hated the solution I used because it irritated his eyes but yet the one he used I couldn't put the lens in my eye afterwards it was so dry. __________________ Last edited by Jonny69; 28-04-2008 at 20:24.

28-04-2008, 21:56	#14
LeperousDust Bananaman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Liverpool/Edinburgh Posts: 4,817	Sounds good, but the last time i tried the switcheroony, the harped on about how much it costs to make my lenses and how they're only available in very few (well they said one i didn't believe this) brands Where do i go from there (i'm with specsavers) or do i just go to an independent on the side and see what they say? Really need to get a grip on these contacts, i really can't live without them because i do a fair amount of biking, and this involves moving quickly and my eyes are VERY crap without lenses and tbqfh i don't trust my crashes with glasses But i'm pay £30 a month on lenses =/ via direct debit and i'd LOVE it if i could even just knock a fiver off! __________________

29-04-2008, 09:54	#19
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	I'm not sure if this is really a good idea, but hey, they're your eyes Short term you might not hit any problems, long term, you might. Actually, I'm off to the opticians in a couple of weeks for my 6 month checkup, if I end up with the nice optician bloke I'll ask what the problems might be if you want me to. I'm on the monthly wears and at £15.50 a month I'm happy enough with that. __________________

29-04-2008, 00:32	#15
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	I have an anstigmatism that means that I can't use daily disposables (or at least I couldn't a few years back) and pay £25/month for my monthlies. I really should investigate the situation. With regards to lasik, personally I'm not so sure, I know of lots of people who say it's the best thing they have ever done but we still don't know what long term effects it may have and when I had my consultation the Dr was wearing glasses and told me he had no intention of getting lasik. Still my plan is to treat myself for my 30th birthday so take my negativity with a pinch of salt.

29-04-2008, 08:05	#16
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	I just ordered from here: http://www.daysoftlenses.com/GB/CountryHomepage.aspx 2 months worth cost me under £20. They're the comfiest lenses I've ever had.

29-04-2008, 10:29	#20
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	Ive had no problems so far, and I know other people that do it as well. Its prob not worth asking, because of COURSE they will say its a bad idea And I cant switch to monthlies cos Ive been told I cant, its not out of choice!