After 20 years, I’ve decided to try contact lenses again. It’s primarily because I’ve been so unhappy with multifocal glasses, and particularly with plastic lenses. Anyhoo, this all came about by accident. I went to see the eye doctor because of floaters. He did a complete eye exam, including checking my then-current prescription. I didn’t expect that, since I was just there to talk about floaters.
During our discussion, I mentioned my dissatisfaction with glasses, which naturally led to a contact lens discussion. I told him that I’d had to quit wearing them because my eyes had become too dry. We discussed evolving contact lens technology, including the “wear once” (daily wear) lenses. He thought that those might actually work for me, so I asked if we could pursue it, he ordered a couple different brands for me to try. I settled on the Accuvue “Moist” (get your minds out of the gutter) lenses after trying. A 90 day supply is $150.
My left eye has significant astigmatism, so that side needs a toric lens. The right side is okay. But I have to wear reading glasses for close-up stuff of course. The last time I tried contacts, they became intolerable after 6-8 hours. These new lenses easily last 12-14 hours before they get uncomfortable, and I can make 16 before I really have to remove them.
So we’ll see how it goes. Eye drops for contact wearers with dry eyes have also evolved significantly. I just picked up my 90 day supply yesterday and haven’t worn those yet. I’m on the last two days of my trial set.
During our discussion, I mentioned my dissatisfaction with glasses, which naturally led to a contact lens discussion. I told him that I’d had to quit wearing them because my eyes had become too dry. We discussed evolving contact lens technology, including the “wear once” (daily wear) lenses. He thought that those might actually work for me, so I asked if we could pursue it, he ordered a couple different brands for me to try. I settled on the Accuvue “Moist” (get your minds out of the gutter) lenses after trying. A 90 day supply is $150.
My left eye has significant astigmatism, so that side needs a toric lens. The right side is okay. But I have to wear reading glasses for close-up stuff of course. The last time I tried contacts, they became intolerable after 6-8 hours. These new lenses easily last 12-14 hours before they get uncomfortable, and I can make 16 before I really have to remove them.
So we’ll see how it goes. Eye drops for contact wearers with dry eyes have also evolved significantly. I just picked up my 90 day supply yesterday and haven’t worn those yet. I’m on the last two days of my trial set.