Contact lens choices

[SteveDallas]

Originally Posted by freshnesschronic

Where as I see my dad struggle to insert hard contacts everyday. Do hard contacts feel like something all the time? Cause that'd suck.

Well it's not a struggle for me... I've been doing it 25+ years, so I can almost do it in my sleep. (I think I have a couple times.) Most of the time they're not noticeable, but I do need to use rewettening drops sometimes.

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Actually...... soft lenses can absorb some of your already-deficient tears, causing dryer eyes and making the lenses feel less comfortable. . . .

Yeah, I had this conception that soft lenses would automatically be more comfortable. My doctor said it's worth trying, but don't be surprised if it turns out I like the RGPs better. Like I said, this way I'll put the issue to rest in my mind for good.

[bluecuracao]

I wore the same pair of hard, fenestrated lenses for over 15 years. I didn't notice any changes in my vision with that pair until then, and when I went to a new doctor to get my eyes checked out, he just about fell out of his chair ("These belong in the Smithsonian!").

Since then, I've gone through a couple of pairs of gas permeable lenses. The only time they really bother me is when dust gets in my eye(s), and then I just want to die.

I don't think I'll be switching to soft lenses any time soon, though. I hate the idea of pinching them out (shiver)--I'd rather pop out the RGPs.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by SteveDallas

Most of the time they're not noticeable, but I do need to use rewettening drops sometimes.

If you don't have enough tears, I'll give you something to cry about, young man.

[SteveDallas]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

If you don't have enough tears, I'll give you something to cry about, young man.

That's quite all right... my bank statements and bills are sufficient.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Ha ha ha ha.