1-Day Acuvue TruEye contact lenses

[hkgcomet]

How about the acuvue HYDRACLEAR® Plus?

Is it the same for dry eye?

[Judy]

Hi Ian,

How are your eyes and the contacts doing? How about an update! Thanks, Judy

[IanJ]

The hardest thing I'm finding is getting used to close-up work with the lens in, i.e. I can't see so close up with the lens as I can do with my specs (same prescripton). I find that with the lens in and depending on how hydrated my eyes are will have an affect on my close-up work. I have reading glasses for that, but they are 1.0's and are too strong for me.I need 0.75's.

At work, I've settled into a routine now..........I don't wear the lens until my eyes start to sting....usually lunchtime.....then I pop th elens in and the stinging goes away......I'm then good to go for the rest of the day.

More news when I get the goggles (on order).

Ian.

[Judy]

IanJ,

Anything new to report?

[Judy]

Ian,

Great! Also, I was just remembering, when I have worn my contacts, I have usually treated my eyes with Visine to get the red out first which may have been the reason for my next several days of nastiness! I know, I know, why the heck would anyone do such a thing? Really not smart! Well, I guess it has to do with vanity Have a great day, Ian!

Judy

[IanJ]

Judy,

I'm sure it's not the contacts, as I get these cycles all the time. My eyes are feeling better so will try the contacts at work this afternoon......yes, I'm a glutton for punishment....:-)

The good thing is that with the contacts in I'm free to wear the onion goggles.

I'm awaiting the proper moisture glasses, but have already prepped the folks in my office......I'm sure they'll laugh when I put them on.......but do I care?......NO!

The other thing I feel pretty positive about is the future. I'm sure that in the next few years there will be some advances....even if it's just better drops if not a cure.

Ian.

[Judy]

Hi Ian,

So sorry to hear of your plight. It is so wierd, but I could have written the same thing. We are all in the same boat. It is good to laugh because we have no choice. Hope you are able to try out the contacts again soon. Also want to continue to be kept abreast of your progress. Whenever I wear my contacts (once a year to a special function), the next few days are not good for my eyes. I am hoping and praying that is NOT why you are having these issues... God Bless!!

[IanJ]

Hi all,

Past couple of days have NOT been good.......nothing to do with the contacts, I think I'm just on a bad cycle.....so am not wearing the contacts today......but still my eyes are really red. I wish my workplace had a better air-con system....:-(

Last night I made the mistake of rubbing a really itchy right eye.......and boy did my eye go red! It even seems to loosen the cornea as it was folding up when I closed my eyes. Better today though after a good nights rest.

I've ordered a pair of eye goggles so I reckon that will help me.....they surely do at home, I have a pair of cheapo onion goggles there that work wonders for sitting infront of he PC.

I think I'm past the stage of being fed up with my eyes, I actually laugh about how bad it is sometimes.

Ian.

[acarol]

Ya maybe just try wearing them for occasions - that way you can give your eyes a chance to heal aswell after wearing them

[Judy]

That is what I was thinking too. It brings back memories... But then again, your Dr. told you to back off that you were doing too many hours with the contacts. So hopefully things will improve!

[acarol]

Hi all,

It takes a couple of days to get the 30-day pack ordered, so I've a couple of days without contacts...............and by eck! am I feeling it!!!!

Although they feel hydrated, today my eyes are stinging and are all red. Ouch!

Ian.

Thats not a good sign - it could mean your over wearing them.

[IanJ]

Hi all,

It takes a couple of days to get the 30-day pack ordered, so I've a couple of days without contacts...............and by eck! am I feeling it!!!!

Although they feel hydrated, today my eyes are stinging and are all red. Ouch!

Ian.

[hasan]

most appreciated post after 9.11.

Thanks.

[Judy]

Great IanJ! Thanks for keeping us posted. Good luck with the next thirty days!

[IanJ]

Hi all,

I've been wearing my Acuvue Trueye lens's for a week............the free trial is over and I went back this morning to my local optician to get post trial evaluated.

They gave me the go-ahead to continue on with the lens, however did notice that on my right eye (the lacrimal defficient eye) that there as a slight ring line on the bottom half just outside of where the lens lies.
On examination the optician said this is due to the lens not floating like it does and should on my left eye, but rather is more stuck in the one place. She only noted that I should get a 3 monthly check up in the future rather than once per year. Also, I am not to wear the lens "all day and evening" like I have been, better to restrict to working hours only, and take them out when I get home from work.

So, I've gone ahead and ordered a 30-day pack......we'll see how I get on with that.

Ian.