Should I take my contact lenses back?

[un1corn]

I've not worn contacts for about 4 years and decided to go with them again.

Went to vision express and they provided me with two boxes. The vision is fine, but the right one they provided me with astigmatism lenses. Maybe this is right or not, but it wont settle. It's irritating me on the right eye only. Putting in and out is easy, there's no blur or anything at all, it just wont settle.

Ive tried three sets now (disposable ones) and the most i could manage out of the right eye was three hours before I had to bin them.

The boxes are open, is there any point in going back to the opticians to see if theres anything that can be done?

[HelenT]

Is it the same make of lens that you have worn before? and did they check the lens on the eye.
With toric lenses for astigmatism you can get very different results from different makes in the same person.
If I have supplied a lens which has previously been ok but a replacement box is causing problems I would normally send the "faulty" lenses back to the manufacturer for credit and provide a replacement.
If it is a new lens type that is not working for you then you are probably going to have to have another contact lens check to find an alternative brand, probably depends on the individual store if/what they charge. I'm an independant optician and wouldn't sell a patient lenses until I'm sure we have got the right lens type using free of charge trials.

[thebraketester]

Astigmatism lenses tend to be bigger/thicker. I tried them over Xmas and didn't get on with them at all (same as you, only one eye) so I am back to using the same lens in both eyes. I didn't think the toric lens made my vision any better so it's not great loss.

[Digger]

Purely as a recommendation I've been happy for many years with Acuvue Oasys astigmatic lenses worn for 2 weeks.

As ever everyone tolerates certain lenses more than others.

If it was me I'd book another Lense check.

[MikeGTi]

Just thought I'd jump in, to ask a Toric / Astigmatism related Q:

I've just started on a trial of contacts, and it's the first time I've worn them. Left eye is fine, however my right eye has an Axis (whatever that is) of 95 - the contacts I've been provided have an axis of 90. Having a look around it seems that they don't make any 95 axis lenses- is this the case?

Also, would it worth trying different makes of lenses with an axis of 90 to see if there's a difference/benefit?

Any advice appreciated!

[Lil Miss Shy]

If you are still on a trial, go back say they're not comfortable and and you can try some different ones...

[phil y]

MikeGTi said:

Just thought I'd jump in, to ask a Toric / Astigmatism related Q:

I've just started on a trial of contacts, and it's the first time I've worn them. Left eye is fine, however my right eye has an Axis (whatever that is) of 95 - the contacts I've been provided have an axis of 90. Having a look around it seems that they don't make any 95 axis lenses- is this the case?

Also, would it worth trying different makes of lenses with an axis of 90 to see if there's a difference/benefit?

Any advice appreciated!

It's pretty common for the contacts prescription to differ slightly from the glasses prescription. With toric lenses, it's a case of getting as close as possible with the axis.

You might find a different brand gives slightly better vision

[un1corn]

I'm definately going to take them back.

I tried as a test, putting the left eye in the right eye and it settled straight away. No pain of scratching, but then I started to get a headache, i assume because the powers are different (albeit by only -0.25).

Ugh, what a pain. Im tempted to try anothe ropticians though for a second opinion in case mine royally fked up.

[KamSandhu44]

I've just gone through something similar.

I have a very slight astigmatism in my right eye.

Tried a few different lenses, none settled. Finally tried Acuvue Moist, best lens I ever wore.

Over my trail period I saw a number of different opticians, all had different opinions giving different advice.

Might be worth trying a different one.

[jjlynn27]

KamSandhu44 said:

I've just gone through something similar.

I have a very slight astigmatism in my right eye.

Tried a few different lenses, none settled. Finally tried Acuvue Moist, best lens I ever wore.

Over my trail period I saw a number of different opticians, all had different opinions giving different advice.

Might be worth trying a different one.

Another vote for Acuvue moist. Not cheap but by far the most comfortable out of many that I've tried.

[Foliage]

un1corn said:

vision express

That's your problem, take them back, go to a proper opticians, get proper advice. The Chains are ok if you have a simple prescription but for more complicated stuff go to a proper opticians.

[Rich1973]

KamSandhu44 said:

Moist

Never fails to raise a smile. Maybe one for the lounge.

[Forestfire]

Yes - take them back. There should not be any issue with them changing to another type of lens (and you shouldn't be out of pocket). Lenses for astigmatism just don't allow as much oxygen to get to the eye and that may be why you're not getting on with them. They should trial others with you. Does the astigmatism need to be corrected? Only asking because if it's quite mild, it can be accommodated without toric lenses although some opticians are quite eager to do so. I've done lens trials for over 20 years with a very renowned CRO so I've had the benefit of their expert care. A few years back I was seeing a regular local optician (I hadn't done a trial for a while at that point) and they decided the astigmatism in my left eye 'needed' correcting. I just couldn't get on with them and was constantly being asked if there was something wrong with my eye as it was really red. As it happened, a trial came up and when the research guys were checking my eyes their opinion was that my astigmatism wasn't worth correcting (as they would have suggested this before...).
You shouldn't be putting up with lenses that are causing you problems.