Contact lenses
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Tried contact lenses on Friday and just couldn't put them in or take them out, tried them about eight years ago as well. The prescription was for one for short and one for long sighted.
Can I get get glasses with the same prescription as I have tried varyfocals in the past and didn't really get on with them.
I had cataracts on both eyes so that rules out laser treatment.
Any advise welcome
Thanks
Barrie
Can I get get glasses with the same prescription as I have tried varyfocals in the past and didn't really get on with them.
I had cataracts on both eyes so that rules out laser treatment.
Any advise welcome
Thanks
Barrie
Similar story here.. I tried years ago but struggled getting then in and out without looking like a red eyed wearwolf so gave up since I didn't think it was supposed to be that difficult and had visions of scraping my eyeballs out. More recently I gave it another try and can now get them in ok but getting them out is a bit hit / miss for doing it well. I am getting better tho and I suppose like anything else is just a skill to learn.
biper said:
Tried contact lenses on Friday and just couldn't put them in or take them out, tried them about eight years ago as well. The prescription was for one for short and one for long sighted.
Can I get get glasses with the same prescription as I have tried varyfocals in the past and didn't really get on with them.
I had cataracts on both eyes so that rules out laser treatment.
Any advise welcome
Thanks
Barrie
How did they do the surgery? If it was any time in the last few years I'm surprised they didn't "fix" you while they were taking the cataracts out, certainly they have the technology to do it. Can I get get glasses with the same prescription as I have tried varyfocals in the past and didn't really get on with them.
I had cataracts on both eyes so that rules out laser treatment.
Any advise welcome
Thanks
Barrie
davepoth said:
How did they do the surgery? If it was any time in the last few years I'm surprised they didn't "fix" you while they were taking the cataracts out, certainly they have the technology to do it.
Had the op on both eyes about four years ago. They said that I very young to have cataracts. After the op I was fine and could read the smallest print, but over the last six months to year my sight has got worse, both short and long. Asked if cataracts could return and they said 'No'Barrie
I got contacts a year and a half ago, but I've worn glasses every day up to that point since I was 12. Turns out martial arts and glasses don't mix.
It took me four visits, about four hours and no small amount of frustration to be able to put them in and take them out properly. I thought I just wouldn't be able to do it, but once you get the hang of it it's easy enough. It's worth sticking with, I couldn't be without them now. No idea how I put up with glasses for so many years. I have the ones you just leave in continuously for a month and then chuck now - I haven't worn my glasses once in months.
Aside from the whole contact sport issue, the quality of vision is SO much better. It covers your entire viewing angle and not just a section of it, they don't steam up, they're not a pain in the arse when you ride motorcycles or go paintballing, they don't steam up or make seeing difficult when it rains. When you wear contacts you realise how much glasses alter your vision too - it's like looking through a fishbowl. A crapload better from a vanity point of view also. With the continuous wear lenses it's just like having perfect vision. They're so thin I never even notice I'm wearing them, unless I'm really tired and the air is really dry - and you wake up being able to see everything. I cannot recommend perseverence high enough!
It took me four visits, about four hours and no small amount of frustration to be able to put them in and take them out properly. I thought I just wouldn't be able to do it, but once you get the hang of it it's easy enough. It's worth sticking with, I couldn't be without them now. No idea how I put up with glasses for so many years. I have the ones you just leave in continuously for a month and then chuck now - I haven't worn my glasses once in months.
Aside from the whole contact sport issue, the quality of vision is SO much better. It covers your entire viewing angle and not just a section of it, they don't steam up, they're not a pain in the arse when you ride motorcycles or go paintballing, they don't steam up or make seeing difficult when it rains. When you wear contacts you realise how much glasses alter your vision too - it's like looking through a fishbowl. A crapload better from a vanity point of view also. With the continuous wear lenses it's just like having perfect vision. They're so thin I never even notice I'm wearing them, unless I'm really tired and the air is really dry - and you wake up being able to see everything. I cannot recommend perseverence high enough!
Edited by repiV on Monday 16th January 22:28
Edited by repiV on Monday 16th January 22:30
biper said:
Had the op on both eyes about four years ago. They said that I very young to have cataracts. After the op I was fine and could read the smallest print, but over the last six months to year my sight has got worse, both short and long. Asked if cataracts could return and they said 'No'
Barrie
If the sight is generally getting worse rather than just close or distance, there may be something else afoot - probably worth going to see the eye doctor. Barrie
A lot of methods talk about looking straight ahead and plonking it right on the cornea, but I think for some people this causes a much harsher blink reaction than others.
One method that might work: Put the lens on the front of the very tip of your index finger of your right hand (if right handed). Use your left hand to pull your top eyelid up, from above the eye, ie. your hand will be pointing down. Make sure your left hand (and the eyelid) is completely dry otherwise the lid will simply slip down as you blink - grab a tuft of your eyelashes with your fingers if necessary. Next, pull the lower lid down with the middle finger of your right hand and position the lens as close to the eyeball as possible, and as low down as possible. Next, look upwards, this will mean you can't see the next bit (and your eye won't feel it as much), and hopefully this will reduce the blink reflex. While looking up, push the lens onto the eye as squarely as possible and attempt to release/close the eyelids without crumpling it, then look down, and the lens will centre itself.
To get them out, the common method which should work is to look up slightly and drag the lens downwards onto the white with a finger and then pinch it off between your thumb and index finger. If it doesn't work don't panic, just come back ten minutes later and try again.
One method that might work: Put the lens on the front of the very tip of your index finger of your right hand (if right handed). Use your left hand to pull your top eyelid up, from above the eye, ie. your hand will be pointing down. Make sure your left hand (and the eyelid) is completely dry otherwise the lid will simply slip down as you blink - grab a tuft of your eyelashes with your fingers if necessary. Next, pull the lower lid down with the middle finger of your right hand and position the lens as close to the eyeball as possible, and as low down as possible. Next, look upwards, this will mean you can't see the next bit (and your eye won't feel it as much), and hopefully this will reduce the blink reflex. While looking up, push the lens onto the eye as squarely as possible and attempt to release/close the eyelids without crumpling it, then look down, and the lens will centre itself.
To get them out, the common method which should work is to look up slightly and drag the lens downwards onto the white with a finger and then pinch it off between your thumb and index finger. If it doesn't work don't panic, just come back ten minutes later and try again.
Thanks for the replies. I will have another go, I am sure it will come with practice. It is just so frustrating and painful as the optician just popped them in and said go for a walk for twenty mins. It was brilliant and after 5mins couldn't feel them at all. These are the ones that you leave in for a month. I did ask if I could visit once a month and they change them for me but this option was a no go. I suppose this is right, if a got grit in my eye, I would have to be able to take it out.
Thanks
Barrie
Thanks
Barrie
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