Build up on left contact

KCI · #1 (**permalink**) 04-15-2010, 02:30 PM

Help, I have been having a problem with my left eye only every time I put my contact in I get this film buildup on it sometimes it happens right away and sometimes takes about 10 or more min. I'ved tried changing new contacts but that doesn't work also went without contacts for a week and that didn't work. What is my problem and how can I fix it?

Knotlob · #2 (**permalink**) 04-16-2010, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by KCI

Help, I have been having a problem with my left eye only every time I put my contact in I get this film buildup on it sometimes it happens right away and sometimes takes about 10 or more min. I'ved tried changing new contacts but that doesn't work also went without contacts for a week and that didn't work. What is my problem and how can I fix it?

Hello KCI and welcome

This is a rather strange problem.

The 'build up' could be protein/lipid fats from the eyes or possibly dryness in that one eye, which may look like a build up, although not actually a build up.

What kind of lenses are you wearing (Daily disposables/longer term, normal hydrogel or silicone hydrogel, etc)?

Also, what type of cleaning/disinfecting system are you using if not wearing Daily disposable lenses? Peroxide or a multi purpose solution?

knotlob

Sevateem1 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-16-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

Hello KCI and welcome

This is a rather strange problem.

The 'build up' could be protein/lipid fats from the eyes or possibly dryness in that one eye, which may look like a build up, although not actually a build up.

What kind of lenses are you wearing (Daily disposables/longer term, normal hydrogel or silicone hydrogel, etc)?

Also, what type of cleaning/disinfecting system are you using if not wearing Daily disposable lenses? Peroxide or a multi purpose solution?

knotlob

Hi KCI. Sorry to read about your contact lens problems. If you provide the information that knotlob asked for I think we can probably help you.

This is the Acuvue Oasys section of Lens 101. Is that the kind of lenses you're having trouble with?

KCI · #4 (**permalink**) 04-17-2010, 07:59 PM

They are actually Acuvue Advance with Hydraclear. Daily disposables. I use Clear Care as my cleaner. I just tried a fresh pair yesterday after going a week with my glasses and within about a half an hour the build up was on my left eye, so I took them out because it seems to get worse as the day goes on. Any solution would be great.

Thanks
KCi

Knotlob · #5 (**permalink**) 04-18-2010, 05:26 AM

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Originally Posted by KCI

They are actually Acuvue Advance with Hydraclear. Daily disposables. I use Clear Care as my cleaner. I just tried a fresh pair yesterday after going a week with my glasses and within about a half an hour the build up was on my left eye, so I took them out because it seems to get worse as the day goes on. Any solution would be great.

Thanks
KCi

Hello KCI

Thanks for responding,

OK, so I think the Clear Care is OK and won't cause this problem.

Have you tried putting eye wetting drops into that left eye? That would help see whether dryness is the problem - just a process of elimination.

When you take the left lens out when it has a 'build up' on it, what does the lens look like? Does it look shiny and wet, or id it dull and possibly greasy? Does it look any different to your right lens after half an hour's wear?

Finally, try swapping a freshly overnight disinfected lens from left to right eye and vice versa (don't forget which lens is which) and then see if the problem is still with your left eye, of has the problem moved to your right eye.

EDIT - The Acuvue Advance is a 2 weekly Disposable lens of early generation silicone hydrogel - Galyfilcon.

knotlob

KCI · #6 (**permalink**) 04-18-2010, 12:01 PM

I've tried rewetting drops and it didn't work, Also when I take the contact out it looks like a film on the contact that I can wipe off. I'll try switching the right and left to see if that works. I keep you inform if it works or not

Thanks for the help
KCi

Knotlob · #7 (**permalink**) 04-18-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by KCI

I've tried rewetting drops and it didn't work, Also when I take the contact out it looks like a film on the contact that I can wipe off. I'll try switching the right and left to see if that works. I keep you inform if it works or not

Thanks for the help
KCi

Hello KCI, thanks for the response.

The purpose of swapping left and right lenses is to positively eliminate (or otherwise) the contact lens as the problem.

If the problem stays with your left eye then the problem would appear to be with your left eye (and not the contact lens). You would need to refer back to your optician.

It is possible another type of contact lens may be more suitable or maybe there is some problem with your tear ducts on the left eye. It sounds like a fatty tear issue and my eye care specialist made some comment about my tears being a little fatty and asking if I drunk enough fluids. But as it is only your left eye apparently, this is a little different.

knotlob

Jawa · #8 (**permalink**) 04-19-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

It is possible another type of contact lens may be more suitable or maybe there is some problem with your tear ducts on the left eye. It sounds like a fatty tear issue and my eye care specialist made some comment about my tears being a little fatty and asking if I drunk enough fluids. But as it is only your left eye apparently, this is a little different.

knotlob

Drinking more water is good idea in general. Make sure to get your eight glasses a day.

KCI · #9 (**permalink**) 04-21-2010, 03:47 PM

Thanks for the help I am going to make an appointment with my eye doctor, because yesterday It did the same thing to my right eye just not as bad.

Knotlob · #10 (**permalink**) 04-21-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KCI

Thanks for the help I am going to make an appointment with my eye doctor, because yesterday It did the same thing to my right eye just not as bad.

Hello KCI

So was this effect of build up on both eyes or just your right eye this time and had you tried swapping lenses from right to left and vice versa?

It maybe that you need to change to an alternative silicone hydrogel lens to see if that helps. I found that the silicone hydrogel lenses took me a few weeks to get used to after having worn conventional hydrogel lenses, but after adapting they were fine.

But, I think we are all very interested in what your Eye Care Professional has to say.

knotlob

Uhura · #11 (**permalink**) 04-21-2010, 04:46 PM

Does this picture make anyone else thirsty?

Your little trick to make Lens 101 members drink more water seems to be working, Jawa.

Cynthia · #12 (**permalink**) 05-13-2010, 04:54 PM

I stumbled on this post and felt the need to share my complaint also because I'm also getting build-up on my contact lenses.

Iv'e been wearing contacts for over ten years and switched to Acuvue Oasys a year ago.

They worked great at first, but I started to notice build-up accumulation on my left eye. Nothing could clean the film off.

My Dr gave me this overnight peroxide cleaner, but that doesn't work at all. Usually, I rip the contact trying to rub the film off. The film is not oily or anything. Just film that can't come off. I eat healthy and am not on any special diet.

Now, it happens to both eyes, but the left gets it quicker and much more. It's so bad that I cant even see through them.

Lately, the same day I insert new contacts, I get the film a few hours later and the contacts are of no use anymore. I'm losing so much money. I thought of switching, but my Dr said Oasys was the best cuz they allow oxygen to the eye maintaining eye health. Any suggestions?

Knotlob · #13 (**permalink**) 05-13-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynthia

I stumbled on this post and felt the need to share my complaint also because I'm also getting build-up on my contact lenses.

Iv'e been wearing contacts for over ten years and switched to Acuvue Oasys a year ago.

They worked great at first, but I started to notice build-up accumulation on my left eye. Nothing could clean the film off.

My Dr gave me this overnight peroxide cleaner, but that doesn't work at all. Usually, I rip the contact trying to rub the film off. The film is not oily or anything. Just film that can't come off. I eat healthy and am not on any special diet.

Now, it happens to both eyes, but the left gets it quicker and much more. It's so bad that I cant even see through them.

Lately, the same day I insert new contacts, I get the film a few hours later and the contacts are of no use anymore. I'm losing so much money. I thought of switching, but my Dr said Oasys was the best cuz they allow oxygen to the eye maintaining eye health. Any suggestions?

Hello Cynthia and welcome to the forum.

Sorry to hear about your lens problems.

Personally I would contact Johnson & Johnson Customer Service and discuss the problem with them. Hopefully they will either know of the problem and a solution, or alternatively ask you to return the lens to them for examination (possibly via your eye doctor).

I think the Oasys lens is a 1-2 weekly lens. If you are willing to try Monthly lenses, then there are the CooperVision Biofinity or the Ciba Vision Air Optix family of lenses. These two types of lenses are silicone hydrogel and very oxygen permeable - the reason why your doctor is recommending the Oasys lenses.

There will be a new Daily silicone hydrogel lens coming to market shortly in the US. It is already available in the UK and is called Johnson & Johnson 1 Day Acuvue TruEye, which is also highly oxygen permeable.

Your eye doctor probably gave you the peroxide cleaner (Clear Care?) in case your problem was being aggravated by preservatives in the multi purpose lens cleaner/disinfectant and also I think peroxide systems tend to give less deposits on lenses.

Let us know how you get on and do remember to keep your eye doctor in the loop.

knotlob

Building63 · #14 (**permalink**) 05-14-2010, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Cynthia

I stumbled on this post and felt the need to share my complaint also because I'm also getting build-up on my contact lenses.

Iv'e been wearing contacts for over ten years and switched to Acuvue Oasys a year ago.

They worked great at first, but I started to notice build-up accumulation on my left eye. Nothing could clean the film off.

My Dr gave me this overnight peroxide cleaner, but that doesn't work at all. Usually, I rip the contact trying to rub the film off. The film is not oily or anything. Just film that can't come off. I eat healthy and am not on any special diet.

Now, it happens to both eyes, but the left gets it quicker and much more. It's so bad that I cant even see through them.

Lately, the same day I insert new contacts, I get the film a few hours later and the contacts are of no use anymore. I'm losing so much money. I thought of switching, but my Dr said Oasys was the best cuz they allow oxygen to the eye maintaining eye health. Any suggestions?

Hi Cynthia,

It looks like your question has caught Knotlob's attention, which is good because he's been extremely helpful to the members of Lens 101.

If I may be of further assistance, I'd like to tell you how to contact Johnson & Johnson. If you want to call them, the corporate phone number in New Brunswick, NJ is (732) 524-0400. I think that number is available Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Eastern Time.

They also have a contact form here: https://secure-www.jnj.com/wps/wcm/jsp/contactUs.jsp

I'd recommend the on-line form, unless you enjoy listening to elevator music while you're on hold.

Thanks for contributing to Lens 101. By the way, how did you happen to "stumble upon" the site here?

Cynthia · #15 (**permalink**) 05-14-2010, 04:18 PM

Thanks so much. I emailed J&J and got a reply asking for me to call them. So I guess that's my next step.

I got to this website because I googled contact problems. I'm already out of contacts and am contemplating what to do next. But, in the meanwhile, I'm blind as a bat. lol Using my old glasses for now. Anyway, thanks

Knotlob · #16 (**permalink**) 05-14-2010, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynthia

Thanks so much. I emailed J&J and got a reply asking for me to call them. So I guess that's my next step.

I got to this website because I googled contact problems. I'm already out of contacts and am contemplating what to do next. But, in the meanwhile, I'm blind as a bat. lol Using my old glasses for now. Anyway, thanks

Hello Cynthia

Well that was a quick reply to your email to J&J so well done to them - some companies seem to think it's optional whether to reply to emails

Let us know how you get on please - wishing you luck.

knotlob

Jawa · #17 (**permalink**) 05-20-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynthia

Thanks so much. I emailed J&J and got a reply asking for me to call them. So I guess that's my next step.

I got to this website because I googled contact problems. I'm already out of contacts and am contemplating what to do next. But, in the meanwhile, I'm blind as a bat. lol Using my old glasses for now. Anyway, thanks

Hi Cynthia. How are things going these days? How are you and your contact lenses getting along? Are you still having issues with build-up?

Cynthia · #18 (**permalink**) 05-21-2010, 11:25 PM

Haven't been able to call J&J - I'm a busy woman...lol

Borrowed a pair of Acuvue 2 contact lenses from my sister (we have the same vision). They have been great. Avuvue 2 is what I used before Oasys and really had no complaints. So I will stick to these.

I will contact J&J, though. And will keep you updated.

Walkthisway · #19 (**permalink**) 05-24-2010, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynthia

Haven't been able to call J&J - I'm a busy woman...lol

Borrowed a pair of Acuvue 2 contact lenses from my sister (we have the same vision). They have been great. Avuvue 2 is what I used before Oasys and really had no complaints. So I will stick to these.

I will contact J&J, though. And will keep you updated.

So you and your sister have the exact same prescription? Normally I would advise against borrowing contacts, but in the case of sisters, I'm not so sure. Can anyone shed any more light on this?

Knotlob · #20 (**permalink**) 05-24-2010, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Walkthisway

So you and your sister have the exact same prescription? Normally I would advise against borrowing contacts, but in the case of sisters, I'm not so sure. Can anyone shed any more light on this?

I read it as borrowed a NEW unused pair from her sister, not tried her used lenses.

Wouldn't recommend wearing used lenses from anyone, family or not. Infections could still be present.

knotlob

Hottchick · #21 (**permalink**) 05-24-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

I read it as borrowed a NEW unused pair from her sister, not tried her used lenses.

Wouldn't recommend wearing used lenses from anyone, family or not. Infections could still be present.

knotlob

I hope you're right, Knotlob. Ideally, when Cynthia borrowed contact lenses from her sister, they were unopened.

Cynthia · #22 (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 08:06 AM

Yeah, my sister and I have the same prescription. and yes, they were new- straight from the package. lol

Using someone's old, used contacts - ummm.....

Eldradmustlive · #23 (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Cynthia

Yeah, my sister and I have the same prescription. and yes, they were new- straight from the package. lol

Using someone's old, used contacts - ummm.....

Take a look around this site, Cynthia. You might be surprised . . .

Cynthia · #24 (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 04:34 PM

Ok, so I finally called J&J and spoke to a representative.

Wasn't much help....... He did say that Oasys lenses are made from a material that easily attracts lipid deposits (which are fatty deposits) from human tears. He stated that some people have more lipid deposits than others.

He also asked what my Dr recommended and I told him about the Clear Care.

Nothing really came out of the conversation.

He just ended it by saying that maybe Acuvue 2 is a better product for me (duh.....), so ask my Dr to prescribe them instead. So I told him sarcastically "I don't know what I would have done without your help" lol, smh (rolling my eyes)

anyway, thank you all, for your interest and concerns

nakedeyes · #25 (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cynthia

Ok, so I finally called J&J and spoke to a representative.

Wasn't much help....... He did say that Oasys lenses are made from a material that easily attracts lipid deposits (which are fatty deposits) from human tears. He stated that some people have more lipid deposits than others.

He also asked what my Dr recommended and I told him about the Clear Care.

Nothing really came out of the conversation.

He just ended it by saying that maybe Acuvue 2 is a better product for me (duh.....), so ask my Dr to prescribe them instead. So I told him sarcastically "I don't know what I would have done without your help" lol, smh (rolling my eyes)

anyway, thank you all, for your interest and concerns

Aw, sorry that didn't go so well for you. I hope Lens 101 has been more helpful than that.

Walkthisway · #26 (**permalink**) 06-15-2010, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by KCI

Help, I have been having a problem with my left eye only every time I put my contact in I get this film buildup on it sometimes it happens right away and sometimes takes about 10 or more min. I'ved tried changing new contacts but that doesn't work also went without contacts for a week and that didn't work. What is my problem and how can I fix it?

Okay, so you get this buildup in your left eye, but the right eye is perfectly fine? Have you tried switching the contacts to the opposite eyes? That should give you a clue as to whether the problem is with your lenses or your eyes.