Contact lens choices

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Originally Posted by SteveDallas

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I'm now considering soft lenses since they can now accommodate my vision. I have been having a bit more discomfort with my lenses mostly relating to eye dryness, and I was thinking that soft lenses would improve on this.

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

Originally Posted by SteveDallas

From talking to my doctor and reading on the internet, I have learned that current RGP technology is such that it's not such an open and shut case. Soft lenses would definitely involve more hassle and expense. (I can replace one of my RGP lenses for about $85, and it will last for years.) But would I find them more comfortable? All research to this point indicates that I might, or I might not.

Rigid and soft lenses fit differently. A rigid lens only touches your cornea around the edge of the lens, like a bowl sitting upside-down on a table. A soft lens covers your cornea like a blanket. They feel very different. Rigid contact lenses give you the best vision that you can get. My experience has been that folks who switch from rigid to soft typically are not happy with the switch, but your results may vary.

Originally Posted by SteveDallas

After talking it over with my doctor, I have decided to try them and see what happens, and I will know once and for all which way is better for me...

That's the only way to be sure.

Hope that helps. Good luck.