Dry eye and daily contacts

[Lynne]

I stopped wearing contacts several years ago due to discomfort due to dry eyes and an astigmatism (which the contact lens fitter didn't catch).

I now have a new doctor and I'm going to try Accuvue Moist daily contact lenses for astigmatism. My question is, what drops do people recommend during the day with contacts? Can I use preservative free artificial tears with these (like Tears Naturel Free) or do I have to get a drop specifically formulated for contact lenses?

Any suggestions welcome. Thanks!

[debcar7]

I see that your posting is from a while back and am curious what you decided to do. I was just diagnosed with dry eye and really want to get contacts but I don't know the right route to take. Any suggestions you have will be greatly apprciated!

[Lynne]

I see that your posting is from a while back and am curious what you decided to do. I was just diagnosed with dry eye and really want to get contacts but I don't know the right route to take. Any suggestions you have will be greatly apprciated!

I got samples of Accuvue Moist daily lenses. So far I have only worn them once, they were OK until I took them off, and then my eyes felt really dry.

[LisaC]

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I got samples of Accuvue Moist daily lenses. So far I have only worn them once, they were OK until I took them off, and then my eyes felt really dry.

FYI, when I want to use contacts, I use Acuvue TruEye daily and they work just fine. I've tried those CooperVision contacts that are supposed to be for dry eye but they were horrible.