Thorin Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Cool aren't they. I've never worn them before but as I needed new glasses I figured I'd give them a go, dailies as I can't be arsed with solutions etc.. It's taking some getting used to them though. Only worn them 3 times so far, and for a maximum of 6 hours to date, and my eyes felt very tired after that yesterday. My eyes have felt better each time so far though so that's good. Altering focus between close and distant objects seem to strain my eyes a bit with the contact lenses, but then they are a slightly different prescription to my current glasses so I guess it's getting used to that as well (off to collect my new glasses this afternoon). My contact lens prescription is slightly different to my glasses prescription too, is that normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Presumably because the focal length is different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Worn them for 40 years (bloody hell) never any real problems; dont rush it let your eyes acclimatise. I use monthly ones with 1 solution only good luck Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 yeh i overwore mine for ages and then got bloodshot eyes peromantely.. lack of o2 to the eye. but ive worn my glasses for while (at work ) and only wear contacts when i go out so blood vessles became ghost vessesl and its all good! oh heres another tip.. buy ur contacts frm online like contactforlenses.com its SOOO much cheaper than goin to specsavers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Yeah I can only wear them for a few hours at a time so it's glasses for me I wear them when I go out etc. I am jealous of people who can wear them all day etc. I have the thinnest most non drying ones you can get and still no good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 No need to frown. To be honest i think glasses on women is the new white/pink/black... I must say ladies do look sophisticated/sexy with them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I've been wearing dailies for a few years now and get on OK with them. Just wear them for going out, sports/gym etc... How blind are you Thorin? Best thing I did was have a shower wearing them cos I got to see steam properly for the first time. My eyesight is pretty bad so couldn't really see it without my glasses on and with them on they obviously steam up. Was really strange as I've been wearing glasses since I was a kid. I get about 10 -12 hours before I need to take them out although if I'm in a dry or Smokey room they dry out really quickly... Air Con is a killer for me. Just be careful you don't scratch your eyes, my gf had to have a cornea transplant after a scratch from a contact lens (very rare though) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 dont know what people did before them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICHARDA Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I use Purevision monthly lenses from Boots and can wear them for seven days on the trot including sleeping in them. Having never been a glasses person they are a godsend. Well recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Having said that they are still annoying, having to put them in solution at night, putting them in and out and having a right ball ache if you leave them in and fall asleep. Not to mention the hassle if you go somewhere and need to take your solution etc and basically having to plan the whole point at which you need take them out at night! Cant wait to get a constant prescription so i can get my eyes lasered!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axle Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Well said candy man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Me and contact lenses don't mix! I used to wear monthly ones but was constantly forgetting to take them out after a night out on the lash, getting them out after a nights sleep is no easy task!! On top of that I was a sod for not using the proper solution, I'd sometimes just put the lenses in a puddle of water on the sink! This ended in disaster once when I mistook a puddle of FCUK shower gel for water and put them in that. The pain of putting neat perfumed shower gel directly into your eye is something to behold! I got what I deserved though. Eventually got my eyes lasered a couple years back, if you think contact lenses are cool - then this is a whole new ball game! Worth every penny believe me! I forget I ever needed glasses now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 Presumably because the focal length is different. Makes sense, I've got my new glasses now and find it's the same with those, will just stick with them buy ur contacts frm online like contactforlenses.com its SOOO much cheaper than goin to specsavers! Yes, MUCH cheaper isn't it! I signed up to a direct debit scheme to get 10 lenses per month (as I think I'll still probably wear glasses most of the time), but if I get on ok with them I'll probably end up buying them online once I've had my "3 month checkup" anyway. I might get some of these http://pros.cibavision.co.uk/lenses/flod.shtml sounds interesting. How blind are you Thorin? Glasses are -2.00 & -2.25 (and some other numbers for the right eye as I understand I've slight astigmatism). But the contacts are -2.25 & -2.5 as they seemed clearer Having said that they are still annoying, having to put them in solution at night, Which is why I'm only bothering with dailies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 The pain of putting neat perfumed shower gel directly into your eye is something to behold! I got what I deserved though. I'll try and avoid that then. Eventually got my eyes lasered a couple years back, if you think contact lenses are cool - then this is a whole new ball game! Worth every penny believe me! I forget I ever needed glasses now. Yeah I'd like to at some point, my mum is 64 and got hers done last year and hasn't had any problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Which is why I'm only bothering with dailies. Pros and cons mate, i used to have dailys but the optician recommended that i try this other type which were weeklys because i was wearing them for such a long period of time per day that the dailys werent suitable. That was last year now, perhaps they have started making them in daily form now... at the time though weekly were my only option. Got my lenses check next sat so will be a good opportunity to find out.. would love to get back on to dailys as long as they make them for long periods of wear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 On top of that I was a sod for not using the proper solution, I'd sometimes just put the lenses in a puddle of water on the sink! wow! laziest statment ever!! good job you got laser otherwise you would probably be blind now not looking after your eyes like that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Use daily disposables then you don't need any solutions and no hassle with cleaning/storing etc. Laser eye surgery - you show me a person who's had it done for 40+ years and I'll consider it!! haha Oh and Axel - she is a hot chick with fake glasses on... so yeah of course she looks good. Put her in a pair of -7.00 and you wouldn't think so! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firestorm Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 im bout -2.25 and -3.50 with astimatism. i usue Focus Monthlys Torics cos they do what my prescriptions says in Daily form. http://www.contactlenses.co.uk/ is good one for monthlys il pay £60 for both eyes - 6motnhs supply. only downside is u need to get some soft lenses solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I've thought about contacts, but decided to keep glasses as they hide part of my big nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoundWave Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I've been wearing contacts for about 11 years now. Started out on the monthly ones but when dailies became available in my prescription I changed to those and they are much more convenient, especially after a night out or if you stay else where. Just take out and throw 'em away! Worst thing I have done is one day I left one of them out because that eye had been a bit sore the day before. Came to the evening (might have been drinking..) and I forgot I had only one in. Trying to remove a contact lens that isn't there can sure make your eyes water! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Worse moment with contacts for me was when you had the solution/tablet package a few years ago and I once (ok a few times!) forgot to put the tablet in to neutralise the acidic solution..... =worst eyeball pain ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 Jesus, how do you lot not fall down more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_blackman Posted August 11, 2008 Share Posted August 11, 2008 I've worn contacts for about 6 years now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted August 11, 2008 Author Share Posted August 11, 2008 Trying to remove a contact lens that isn't there can sure make your eyes water! I've already decided that wearing contact lenses when planning a particularly heavy drinking session is not a good idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R3DG3CKO ROB Posted August 12, 2008 Share Posted August 12, 2008 I've already decided that wearing contact lenses when planning a particularly heavy drinking session is not a good idea! Oh, the joys of waking up with your eyellids glued together either that or trying to remember where you put your glasses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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