How moisture chamber glasses look

[Rojzen]

I'm realizing that some may assume that moisture chamber glasses resemble Panoptyx wraparounds, or goggles, and wanted to make sure that those interested know that they are a completely different animal, in appearance. . .

Since m.c. glasses are constructed from regular glasses, all corrections can be accommodated. . .Here (at end of message) is a link to a site that has a pretty good image of a dorky set of moisure chambers by Eagle Vision. . .The artisans of this field always choose to work with small oval lenses, and not rectangular ones...The final effect is nearly invisible chambers, and complete loveliness. . no dorkiness. . . Most people do not realize I wear a prosthetic at all. . .Face-on, the chambers are not visible. . .

Please have a look. . .I'm posting this here, rather than in the glasses section, because i have blabbed just about everywhere here about the m.c. option. . .and want to correct any misimpression I've left by not being more explicit earlier. . .Enjoy. . .

www.agingeye.net/dryeyes/plugsetc.php

[Silverlady]

Question?

What is a moisture chamber occluder? And has anyone used them?

Billye

[Lucy]

Rojzen, these glasses are constructed similar to safety glasses is how I'd categorize them to give people an idea of what they looked like.

[neil0502]

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[Jade9923]

I wore MC glasses for about 7 years. The ones I wore were just like the ones on that link above...they looked like the one labelled "MoistEye Mositure Panel"

They helped tremendously in terms of helping my tears not evaporate so quickly. They helped in the wind a lot too.

If someone is looking at you head on and your chambers panels are brand new, they might not notice them. From the side, they look goofy for sure. I absolutely hated wearing them but I did because I needed to. I always felt like a freak in them. They do look like Safety glasses only more subtle. The other problem is once they age, the panels become cloudy and scratched and they tear. I think I needed to have my glasses redone with new panels about once a year....they were very expensive too.

Not trying to discourage anyone from getting them...they really do help dry eyes. I just have to be honest about how I felt about wearing them. The last time my panels needed replacing I just didn't have the money and ended up not wearing them. I discovered that I did ok without the panels at that point and I never looked back.

[Silverlady]

Along the same line..

I found these today and I'm going to order them to try on my reading glass frame. http://www.discountsafetygear.com/unspsi.html and these : http://www.discountsafetygear.com/boflsi.html I've been struggling with trying to find an inexpensive way of coping with reading the computer until I can afford another pair of prescription Panoptyx (need a bifocal). I'm wearing side shield type safety glasses on my prescription glasses that I wear during the day but I can't see the computer screen with them. While the safety type side shields don't provide a moisture barrier, they do an excellent job of protecting your eyes from some of the moving air. The second one linked are soft and flexible and would lend themselves to just about any frame.

Billye

[Cindy]

Stick-on bifocals

Silverlady,

Are you familiar with stick-on bifocals? I recently ordered two pair for my Harley Davidson goggles. They were not very expensive...I think I paid just under $24 with shipping. They work fine for me.

http://www.safetyglassesusa.com/optx...-bifocals.html

[Silverlady]

Stronger strengths

That's the first time I've seen them in strengths over 2.00. Thanks Cindy. I'll try those. I need a 2.5. Appreciate it.

Silverlady

[elaine]

moisture chamber glasses

It sounds like there are mixed reviews regarding the relative dorkyness of Panoptx and moisture chamber glasses. Much as I HATE my ugly, heavy, easily dirtied and hard to clean Panoptz goggles, I currently wear them almost all the time. I like to choose between my clear lenses (with the double lens fish bowl look) which gets some real stares, and the dark glasses which make me look like I want to be cooler than I am, but not like I'm bizarre.
I am old enough to have gotten used to no longer getting looked at for physical beauty, but it sure stinks to get looked at because I just look strange. I cope with it better some days than others, and I sure wish one of the treatments or vitamins etc. would work!
Elaine

[Lucy]

Elaine, I'm with you. I have Panoptx with Transition lens (goes dark as you get into the sun). They are prescription with progressive bifocals. I have a heavy prescription in one eye and little in the other, so they are "uneven."

However, however, however.......they give me more comfort than anything. Actually when I'm wearing them outside and they go dark, they look just like any other sunglasses because you really don't notice the foam. When I'm wearing them indoors, the lens are a little smoky and you can see my beedy eyes but not clearly. That's when they look weird. I wear them in malls, stores, driving and they even allow me to visit my favorite smoky casinos without ripping my eyes out.

They are heavy when you are wearing them for more than an hour or two and can even bring on a headache. Mine rest on my cheekbones moreso than the nose and this is bothersome. Nothing else comes close, though, to offering as much comfort and protection as goggles.

Lucy

[laine]

Has anyone tried NitEye The Dry Eye Comforter?

Hi,
Thanks to Rojzen for posting the link to the Metronic site. I was looking through it and noticed that there is something called 'NitEye-The Dry Eye Comforter'. They look as if they would stick over the eye and trap moisture and can be worn during sleep. Was wondering if anyone has tried these and if they had any success with them? I am unable to wear TranquilEyes goggles to bed and desperately need an alternative.
Thanks,
Elaine

[Julie1]

Elaine,

Why are you unable to wear tranquileyes?

[elaine]

Tranquileyes - from another Elaine

I can't wear them either, they are just too aggravating. I can't sleep on my back, so the eye cups are being pushed on by my pillow; and the foam around them drive me crazy, they are so itchy! I tried applying vaseline around my eyes first, which helped but then of course the foam was all greasy. I can wear them awhile resting before I go to sleep, and they feel nice but I can't say they make a difference. Great on airplanes though, add some earphones and I'm in my own world! (albeit the world of eye pain

Elaine

[Rebecca Petris]

Re moisture chambers: I'm just catching up on posts and saw all the headings on moisture chambers - I assumed at first this was another foam seal type product and just realized it's the Eaglevision product (and similar). First time I saw this was in a Sjogrens support group meeting when I happened to sit next to someonen wearing them. It was very inconspicuous. I think someone posted - or told me, I forget which - that they can be a bit tricky to fit so it's best to get an experienced optician so as to avoid damage to the frame.

Elaine, re Tranquileyes: About the itchiness - just thought I'd check, have you tried both types of foam, i.e. the one with the fabric wrap and the one without? Also, about Medtronic: I've spoken with a couple of people who LOVE the bubble eye bandage things and I believe we had at least one fan post about them on the board recently (try a search). Tradeoff is they are very costly for regular use as they are disposable - basically designed for post-surgical use.

Speaking of eyewear... while killing time in Schipol airport (Amsterdam) yesterday afternoon I saw an enormous mural ad for some sunglasses that took my breath away. It was a dark, dramatic wraparound that looked like it would be awesome for dry eye coverage - and also like it could easily accommodate some subtle inner lining. I thought it was Chanel but I can't find it now on their website. It got me thinking though - browsing through some high-end designer eyewear - some of these current high-fashion sunglasses designs seriously look like they were DESIGNED with people like us in mind (though not necessarily our budgets ). Point being, there are designers out there with stuff that has utility AND looks, if we could just get someone interested in making a few mods for the dry eye crowd, whether one of the actual fashion houses or a cheaper knockoff manufacturer. Seriously, look at this and this. (Ok, well, maybe not this .)

[Lucy]

To add to Rebecca's post, I'd like to say that my beloved "Buddy Holly glasses" were high fashion wraparound sunglasses. Only a very few will remember them, as I got them about 6 years ago after a disastrous lasik.

A couple of years ago, I lost the glasses on a trip and was devestated. However, however......this past fall I was cleaning out a closet and looked inside my briefcase and peeking out at me were..........tada...........
THE GLASSES. I think I cried I was so happy to see them. I thought they were gone forever. In the meantime, I had my Panoptx made and they have taken the place of the Buddy Holly's. I looked at the links above and the glasses are very much like the ones I'm speaking of. My frames were by "Elle."

The wraparound glasses were of Transition Lens and being lost in a dark closet for two years seemed to have a detrimental effect on the lens. They worked very well to keep moisture in the eyes, although not as efficient as foam lined goggles.
Lucy