Misc Question for people who wear contact lenses - Page 3

lcarus · 04-07-2011, 03:04 PM

What are the most comfortable lenses you've worn? Are there any particular type that are made for sleeping in? I love to watch tv as I fall asleep, but I have to take my lenses out before I go to bed, and I can't see crap.

Pants · 04-08-2011, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by sedated

My roommate in college wore his until they became uncomfortable and fell out, usually several months, without taking them out at night. One day he woke up and his eyes were swollen shut and hurt like hell. He had to get the eye doctor to take them out, had a bad infection, and couldn’t wear contacts for 6 months.

Jesus.

Joie · 04-08-2011, 10:15 AM

I use Acuvue Oasys. I never sleep in them overnight, but they aren't bad for a nap if I use rewetting drops before and after. I put in a new pair about monthly, even though it's supposed to be every other week.

BWillie · 04-08-2011, 02:57 PM

Anybody know what the BC and Dia is? I assume that is the size of them. I have my prescription from my eye doctor. They originally gave me a trial of the contacts and they fit just fine. I called my eye doctor and they won't tell me what size they were, say I have to come in again for another fitting appointment. I don't want to mess w/ that.

I just want to buy some off of 1800 contacts...but looks like they only have one size in "BC" and "DIA". Is there like pretty much one size fits all or is there a big difference in the size or whatever BC and DIA mean.

Fumblerooski · 04-08-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

Anybody know what the BC and Dia is? I assume that is the size of them. I have my prescription from my eye doctor. They originally gave me a trial of the contacts and they fit just fine. I called my eye doctor and they won't tell me what size they were, say I have to come in again for another fitting appointment. I don't want to mess w/ that.

I just want to buy some off of 1800 contacts...but looks like they only have one size in "BC" and "DIA". Is there like pretty much one size fits all or is there a big difference in the size or whatever BC and DIA mean.

Base Curveand Diameter

-King- · 04-08-2011, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sedated

My roommate in college wore his until they became uncomfortable and fell out, usually several months, without taking them out at night. One day he woke up and his eyes were swollen shut and hurt like hell. He had to get the eye doctor to take them out, had a bad infection, and couldn’t wear contacts for 6
months.

How long ago was that?
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sedated · 04-08-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by -King-

How long ago was that?
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around 2000. I'm sure there are newer ones that you can sleep in, but I doubt an eye doctor would recommend keeping them in for half a year or more at a time.

BWillie · 04-08-2011, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Fumblerooskie

Base Curveand Diameter

Thanks..but do u know if it really matters what you get? Is there a big difference between different bse curve and diameters or can most people where the most popular sizes etc that the contact companies sell them for.

Bump · 04-08-2011, 05:02 PM

I have a friend who hasn't taken his contacts out in at least a year. I mean, it takes 2 seconds to pop your contacts in and out, I wouldn't ever choose to sleep in them.

Pants · 04-08-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BWillie007

Thanks..but do u know if it really matters what you get? Is there a big difference between different bse curve and diameters or can most people where the most popular sizes etc that the contact companies sell them for.

Don't be a cheap ass and go to an optometrist.

dtebbe · 04-08-2011, 05:15 PM

These cost a little more than the Oasis, but I've worn them for years and don't even know they are in. Tried the Oasis, and no comparison, felt like I had a quarter in my eye.

Do yourself a favor and take them out at night. Takes maybe 1 minute and your eyes will be so thankful.

And FWIW, 800 Contacts and the online places are no cheaper than my eye doc. AND if I screw up and run out my eye doc always gives me a sample pair to wear while I wait for mine to come in.

DT

BWillie · 04-08-2011, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bump

I have a friend who hasn't taken his contacts out in at least a year. I mean, it takes 2 seconds to pop your contacts in and out, I wouldn't ever choose to sleep in them.

Takes me about a half hr

Ericgoodchief · 04-08-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lcarus

Yeah I sure do wish I could afford lasik. Contact lenses themselves are expensive. Especially with the stupid federal law which requires me to get an eye exam annually or else I can't purchase lenses.

Don't think for a minute the med community didn't push for that.

Chief Roundup · 04-08-2011, 09:27 PM

I have worn the acuvue oasys' and the acuvue 2's before. I am currently using Air Optics Aqua they are much more comfortable to me.

04-07-2011, 03:04 PM
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04-08-2011, 10:15 AM	#32
Joie Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas Casino cash: $10004900	I use Acuvue Oasys. I never sleep in them overnight, but they aren't bad for a nap if I use rewetting drops before and after. I put in a new pair about monthly, even though it's supposed to be every other week.
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04-08-2011, 02:57 PM	#33
BWillie Are you ready to Rumble? Join Date: Apr 2006 Casino cash: $-1248759	Anybody know what the BC and Dia is? I assume that is the size of them. I have my prescription from my eye doctor. They originally gave me a trial of the contacts and they fit just fine. I called my eye doctor and they won't tell me what size they were, say I have to come in again for another fitting appointment. I don't want to mess w/ that. I just want to buy some off of 1800 contacts...but looks like they only have one size in "BC" and "DIA". Is there like pretty much one size fits all or is there a big difference in the size or whatever BC and DIA mean.
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04-08-2011, 05:02 PM	#38
Bump YOU take YOUR seat Join Date: Nov 2007 Casino cash: $-1444895	I have a friend who hasn't taken his contacts out in at least a year. I mean, it takes 2 seconds to pop your contacts in and out, I wouldn't ever choose to sleep in them.
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04-08-2011, 05:15 PM	#40
dtebbe 3M TA3 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: SoFlo Casino cash: $9993039	These cost a little more than the Oasis, but I've worn them for years and don't even know they are in. Tried the Oasis, and no comparison, felt like I had a quarter in my eye. Do yourself a favor and take them out at night. Takes maybe 1 minute and your eyes will be so thankful. And FWIW, 800 Contacts and the online places are no cheaper than my eye doc. AND if I screw up and run out my eye doc always gives me a sample pair to wear while I wait for mine to come in. DT Last edited by dtebbe; 04-08-2011 at 05:22 PM..
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04-08-2011, 09:27 PM	#43
Chief Roundup Admitted Planet Junky Join Date: Oct 2000 Casino cash: $-1368373	I have worn the acuvue oasys' and the acuvue 2's before. I am currently using Air Optics Aqua they are much more comfortable to me. __________________ Fanaticism is nowhere. There is no tenderness or humanity in fanaticism.
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