RGP problems

[elvishthistle]

I just got my first pair of RGP's in the other day and was told to wear them 2 hours the first day. Well I did but I seem to have some issues already with wearing them. My eyes itch like crazy! They are uncomfortable and I'm very aware of them. Though I know that that is to be expected for the first week or so. But the itching concerns me...is it just cause i'm getting used to the lens? Should I try a different solution than the sample my doctor gave me? I go back for a checkup in 1 1/2 weeks but i'm supposed to be wearing these daily. Any help or suggestions? I would really appreciate any insight!

[elvishthistle]

Ok, I am really getting desperate! It's been about a week with the RGP's and the itching is horrible! I feel like I want to scratch my eyes out. When I finally take the lenses out my eyes are sore, puffy and still sometimes itch. What is going on? I can't see ver well with these lenses either everything is blurry.

[elvishthistle]

Going back to get checked today...my eyes didn't bounce back as easily yesterday. I don't think this itching is normal.

[Stanza]

Hi not sure we really do advice on lenses on here so we can only give comments from experience. Basically I don't know why you are still wearing them they sound very bad for you.

RGPs made my eyes gasp for oxygen - strangely - this was some time ago but when I used to take them out (and i never wore them all day) my eyes would just feel relieved. Sounds like they are wrong for you.

I had soft lenses once that made my eyes itch the optician said it sometimes is that someone doesn't get on with the material, she switched the material and I was fine with the new one.

[elvishthistle]

Thanks for the response! Any insight or experience is helpful...I was just wondering if this had happened to anyone else before.

I got checked again yesterday and pretty much was told that's just the adjustment period. But it feels like so much more than that. I went out and bought some sensitive eyes solution so maybe that could help. I go back in a week again so they may order something in a different material. I have no idea why it's so hard for me to wear these gas perms. I'm really trying but it seems like slow torture.

[gz9gjg]

Hello,

Stick with your RGPs! It took me eight weeks to get used to mine, but it has been very much worth it.

I believe there are drops your doctor can prescribe, that will reduce your sensitivity, I think the drops are called "Voltaren".

There are a couple of other things you can try:
- If your lens material is approved for extended wear, wear the lenses at night while you build up your wearing time
- Get googles to wear over your RGPs, to keep your fingers away from your eyes

Good luck,

Lynne

[elvishthistle]

Well I solved the itching problem! I bought a sensitive eyes solution and that helped a lot! I definitely see a huge difference and only have minimal itching now. I am still not used to the RGP's yet but I will give it more time. They seem to dry out a lot on me though, is there something I can do to help that? I use drops but it only helps for a little bit. I will have to bring it up with my Dr. and see what she has to say...

[elvishthistle]

I have yet another issue.

I am finally getting used to these contacts but I noticed I get red/bloodshot eyes... But only horizontally? Is that considered staining? It would be the 3-9'oclock area. Has anyone had any experience with that happening? My Dr. has never addressed it, but I don't think it's normal so I will have to bring it up next visit.