Left Eye - uncomfortable... help please!

ewoodles · #1 (**permalink**) 05-02-2010, 09:05 PM

Hey, what's up?

I got the Acuvue Oasys yesterday and I'm loving it so far except that I have some discomfort in the left eye. My optometrist says I have slight astigmatism in my left eye, and thus my lens for that eye is slightly different, but I was wondering if the discomfort will go away after a couple days, or will I just have to live with it?
Also, I don't know if this is important, but these are a kind of "trial pair" - the optometrist gave me one right away, so maybe that's the problem?

Please help me out! thanks!

ewoodles

Knotlob · #2 (**permalink**) 05-03-2010, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ewoodles

Hey, what's up?

I got the Acuvue Oasys yesterday and I'm loving it so far except that I have some discomfort in the left eye. My optometrist says I have slight astigmatism in my left eye, and thus my lens for that eye is slightly different, but I was wondering if the discomfort will go away after a couple days, or will I just have to live with it?
Also, I don't know if this is important, but these are a kind of "trial pair" - the optometrist gave me one right away, so maybe that's the problem?

Please help me out! thanks!

ewoodles

Hello ewoodles

It is normal for the eye with more astigmatism to feel less comfortable than the other, even with non-toric lenses.

You eye is very sensitive, but may over time become desensitised so that you don't notice the lens in your eye (unless you think about it). I had that problem with some soft lenses, but when I started wearing RGP lenses my eye sensitivity decreased and when I tried the soft lenses again, I couldn't feel them at all. I did find that Biofinity was more comfortable than the other soft lenses I tried, even before I started with the RGP lenses though.

A trial lens in my view should be the same as the 'final' lens, but it is usually free. It's there to help the optician get to the final correct prescription after your eyes settle down with the lenses after one week or so.

knotlob

Pudgefisk · #3 (**permalink**) 05-03-2010, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ewoodles

Hey, what's up?

I got the Acuvue Oasys yesterday and I'm loving it so far except that I have some discomfort in the left eye. My optometrist says I have slight astigmatism in my left eye, and thus my lens for that eye is slightly different, but I was wondering if the discomfort will go away after a couple days, or will I just have to live with it?
Also, I don't know if this is important, but these are a kind of "trial pair" - the optometrist gave me one right away, so maybe that's the problem?

Please help me out! thanks!

ewoodles

Thanks for your question ewoodles.

This discomfort is probably due to the fact that you're wearing a toric lens in that eye. In most cases, when you're uncomfortable wearing your brand new contacts--or in your case, trial contacts--it's takes a few days to get used to having them in your eyes. It's a little like "breaking in" a brand new pair of shoes, except that your eyes are a lot more sensitive than your feet. Just give it some time, and keep your eye doctor in the loop, and make sure he or she knows how you're doing.

Keep us posted, and I hope those Acuvue Oasys contact lenses give you many years of good vision.

ewoodles · #4 (**permalink**) 05-03-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Pudgefisk

Thanks for your question ewoodles.

This discomfort is probably due to the fact that you're wearing a toric lens in that eye. In most cases, when you're uncomfortable wearing your brand new contacts--or in your case, trial contacts--it's takes a few days to get used to having them in your eyes. It's a little like "breaking in" a brand new pair of shoes, except that your eyes are a lot more sensitive than your feet. Just give it some time, and keep your eye doctor in the loop, and make sure he or she knows how you're doing.

Keep us posted, and I hope those Acuvue Oasys contact lenses give you many years of good vision.

Thanks for your response, Pudgefisk. I was wondering if you ever had toric lenses, and if so, how long it took you for your lens to "break in."

Thanks!

Juniorgerbil · #5 (**permalink**) 05-04-2010, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Pudgefisk

Thanks for your question ewoodles.

This discomfort is probably due to the fact that you're wearing a toric lens in that eye. In most cases, when you're uncomfortable wearing your brand new contacts--or in your case, trial contacts--it's takes a few days to get used to having them in your eyes. It's a little like "breaking in" a brand new pair of shoes, except that your eyes are a lot more sensitive than your feet.

I like that analogy of new shoes, Pudgefisk. I suppose contact lenses do need to be "broken in" sometimes.

Tradecade · #6 (**permalink**) 05-05-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ewoodles

Hey, what's up?

I got the Acuvue Oasys yesterday and I'm loving it so far except that I have some discomfort in the left eye. My optometrist says I have slight astigmatism in my left eye, and thus my lens for that eye is slightly different, but I was wondering if the discomfort will go away after a couple days, or will I just have to live with it?
Also, I don't know if this is important, but these are a kind of "trial pair" - the optometrist gave me one right away, so maybe that's the problem?

Please help me out! thanks!

ewoodles

It looks to me like you got some good answers from the fine folks here at Lens 101. Keep in touch and let us know how your eyes are feeling, okay?

Pudgefisk · #7 (**permalink**) 06-23-2010, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by ewoodles

I got the Acuvue Oasys yesterday and I'm loving it so far except that I have some discomfort in the left eye. My optometrist says I have slight astigmatism in my left eye, and thus my lens for that eye is slightly different, but I was wondering if the discomfort will go away after a couple days, or will I just have to live with it?
Also, I don't know if this is important, but these are a kind of "trial pair" - the optometrist gave me one right away, so maybe that's the problem?

Please help me out! thanks!

ewoodles

What's new ewoodles? Was that a trial pair of contacts you were asking about in the first post? Is that discomfort still there?

Juniorgerbil · #8 (**permalink**) 06-29-2010, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

Hello ewoodles

It is normal for the eye with more astigmatism to feel less comfortable than the other, even with non-toric lenses.

You eye is very sensitive, but may over time become desensitised so that you don't notice the lens in your eye (unless you think about it). I had that problem with some soft lenses, but when I started wearing RGP lenses my eye sensitivity decreased and when I tried the soft lenses again, I couldn't feel them at all. I did find that Biofinity was more comfortable than the other soft lenses I tried, even before I started with the RGP lenses though.

A trial lens in my view should be the same as the 'final' lens, but it is usually free. It's there to help the optician get to the final correct prescription after your eyes settle down with the lenses after one week or so.

knotlob

Good answer, knotlob. I couldn't have said it better.

Tradecade · #9 (**permalink**) 08-20-2010, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by ewoodles

Hey, what's up?

I got the Acuvue Oasys yesterday and I'm loving it so far except that I have some discomfort in the left eye. My optometrist says I have slight astigmatism in my left eye, and thus my lens for that eye is slightly different, but I was wondering if the discomfort will go away after a couple days, or will I just have to live with it?
Also, I don't know if this is important, but these are a kind of "trial pair" - the optometrist gave me one right away, so maybe that's the problem?

Please help me out! thanks!

ewoodles

It's been almost four months since you posted this desperate-sounding message. How have you been doing lately?

Juniorgerbil · #10 (**permalink**) 09-09-2010, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ewoodles

Hey, what's up?

I got the Acuvue Oasys yesterday and I'm loving it so far except that I have some discomfort in the left eye. My optometrist says I have slight astigmatism in my left eye, and thus my lens for that eye is slightly different, but I was wondering if the discomfort will go away after a couple days, or will I just have to live with it?
Also, I don't know if this is important, but these are a kind of "trial pair" - the optometrist gave me one right away, so maybe that's the problem?

Please help me out! thanks!

ewoodles

Where did you go, ewoodles? Did you fall into a rabbit hole?

Pudgefisk · #11 (**permalink**) 09-21-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Tradecade

It's been almost four months since you posted this desperate-sounding message. How have you been doing lately?

I do hope everything's okay. I guess the best case scenario is that ewoodles has forgotten about us.

Anazak · #12 (**permalink**) 09-22-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Juniorgerbil

Where did you go, ewoodles? Did you fall into a rabbit hole?

I like Alice's new look for the 21st century.

Pudgefisk · #13 (**permalink**) 11-03-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Juniorgerbil

Where did you go, ewoodles? Did you fall into a rabbit hole?

Who is that girl in the picture? Anybody know? She's got pretty eyes.

Tradecade · #14 (**permalink**) 11-16-2010, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Pudgefisk

Who is that girl in the picture? Anybody know? She's got pretty eyes.

Seems like ewodles got the answer he or she was looking for in post #4.

The girl in the picture is probably Mia Wasikowska. (Catchy.) I don't know for sure because I was not able to find that same picture on line for some reason, so I had to guess that the picture was from the Tim Burton adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic that generationfilm.wordpress.com called "shameless and horrid."

Anazak · #15 (**permalink**) 12-03-2010, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Tradecade

Seems like ewodles got the answer he or she was looking for in post #4.

The girl in the picture is probably Mia Wasikowska. (Catchy.) I don't know for sure because I was not able to find that same picture on line for some reason, so I had to guess that the picture was from the Tim Burton adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic that generationfilm.wordpress.com called "shameless and horrid."

Boy, I'm glad I've never had any of my work called "shameless and horrid."

That doesn't mean it isn't, though.

Pudgefisk · #16 (**permalink**) 12-20-2010, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Tradecade

Seems like ewodles got the answer he or she was looking for in post #4.

The girl in the picture is probably Mia Wasikowska. (Catchy.) I don't know for sure because I was not able to find that same picture on line for some reason, so I had to guess that the picture was from the Tim Burton adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic that generationfilm.wordpress.com called "shameless and horrid."

Thanks for the info, Tradecade.

Here's Ms. Wasikowska when she's not peering down a rabbit hole.

Smanzi333 · #17 (**permalink**) 01-03-2011, 09:45 PM

I am new to contacts and am having a hard time with the comfort of the oasys toric. Are the acuvue advanced more comfortable? I am going to tell my O.D to order me a trial pair. I find the oasys to feel sticky , like they are sticking to my eye lids or eylashes. I am also getting the sensation that wind is blowing in my eyes and it's making me constantly blink. I am also finding that my left eye is very unconfortable and blurred in them. Thank you for any help you could give me,Here is my script if it will help

R Shpere +100 Cylinder -0.75 Axis 100 Curve 8.6

L Sphere +1.50 Cylinder -0.75 Axis 60 but she has me in a 70 axis curve 8.6

HAppy New Year All!!!

Smanzi333 · #18 (**permalink**) 01-03-2011, 09:48 PM

Actually today I brought in an old pair of glasses that I've noticed I see very well out of and the axis is 55. If she has me in a 70 axis in the left contact,woul d that explain any discomfort and blurry vission in that eye?

Knotlob · #19 (**permalink**) 01-04-2011, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Smanzi333

Actually today I brought in an old pair of glasses that I've noticed I see very well out of and the axis is 55. If she has me in a 70 axis in the left contact,woul d that explain any discomfort and blurry vission in that eye?

If you don't see well, or the comfort of the Oasys lens is not good, you should ask your optician for a trial pair of an alternative lens, perhaps Biofinity, etc.

There may be reasons why your optician has prescribed an axis of 70 instead of 55 degrees. Not all axis angles are available in every lens, so sometimes it is a compromise. Another make of lens may suit you better. It will depend on how well your toric lens rotates into position on your eye and whether there is a natural offset, which your optician is trying to correct with a higher axis angle.

It is easy for your optician to check if 70 deg axis is optimum for you, using over refraction. But at any measure, your lenses don't sound correctly fitted at present and may need to be adjusted.

knotlob

Banditcat · #20 (**permalink**) 01-04-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Smanzi333

Actually today I brought in an old pair of glasses that I've noticed I see very well out of and the axis is 55. If she has me in a 70 axis in the left contact,woul d that explain any discomfort and blurry vission in that eye?

Maybe you should bring those glasses in to your eye doctor and tell her that you see well through them. She may be able to use the prescription of the glasses to calculate the contact lens prescription. Let us know, OK?

Tradecade · #21 (**permalink**) 01-04-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Banditcat

Maybe you should bring those glasses in to your eye doctor and tell her that you see well through them. She may be able to use the prescription of the glasses to calculate the contact lens prescription. Let us know, OK?

Cool idea Banditcat. Have you ever had a pair of contact lenses made based on your glasses prescription?

Has anyone else?

Smanzi333 · #22 (**permalink**) 01-04-2011, 04:10 PM

I'm trying that I'll let you know!

LittleElvis · #23 (**permalink**) 01-04-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Smanzi333

I'm trying that I'll let you know!

We'll be waiting.

Wow, what an active thread. This one got, like, five answers just today.

Smanzi333 · #24 (**permalink**) 01-04-2011, 05:51 PM

You guys are really helpfull, thanks again

mtmtngoat · #25 (**permalink**) 01-04-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Smanzi333

You guys are really helpfull, thanks again

I found the Air optix torrics to be the most comfortable and stable for my eyes, the biofinity seemed to be foggy. The axis correction for astigmatism can change from year to year slightly. there will be some difference in an eye glass rx as opposed to a contact rx due to the vertex distance change, depends somewhat on the rx strength.

Smanzi333 · #26 (**permalink**) 01-04-2011, 09:02 PM

So you find the air optics more comfortable then the acuvue oasys? I'm going to ask my O.D about these, Thank you very much for your help , it looks like a lot of people like these from what I've read?

contact lenses · #27 (**permalink**) 01-04-2011, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ewoodles

Hey, what's up?

I got the Acuvue Oasys yesterday and I'm loving it so far except that I have some discomfort in the left eye. My optometrist says I have slight astigmatism in my left eye, and thus my lens for that eye is slightly different, but I was wondering if the discomfort will go away after a couple days, or will I just have to live with it?
Also, I don't know if this is important, but these are a kind of "trial pair" - the optometrist gave me one right away, so maybe that's the problem?

Please help me out! thanks!

ewoodles

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You seem to have a defective lens. Ask your doctor for a replacement.

contact lenses · #28 (**permalink**) 01-04-2011, 09:27 PM

Ask your doctor for another lens because it seems he/she gave you a defective one.

Brittvid · #29 (**permalink**) 01-05-2011, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ewoodles

Hey, what's up?

I got the Acuvue Oasys yesterday and I'm loving it so far except that I have some discomfort in the left eye. My optometrist says I have slight astigmatism in my left eye, and thus my lens for that eye is slightly different, but I was wondering if the discomfort will go away after a couple days, or will I just have to live with it?
Also, I don't know if this is important, but these are a kind of "trial pair" - the optometrist gave me one right away, so maybe that's the problem?

Please help me out! thanks!

ewoodles

It's been a while since you posted this question, ewoodles. How are those Acuvue Oasys lenses feeling now?

Smanzi333 · #30 (**permalink**) 01-07-2011, 05:48 AM

I found that the trial pair of the oasys were not as comfortable as the boxes that i've purchased. I am a lot happier with the oasys toric that i've purchased, plus I think I just needed time to adjust. I think that there might be a lot of defective trials out there. I am a newbee though so I can't really say with any real credability. I am happy with them though and my doctor is going to order me a pair of the air optix toric just to cure my curiosity , she says that she is supossed to get them any day and will use me as her ginnipig

She is very good!!!

K-9 · #31 (**permalink**) 01-07-2011, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Smanzi333

I found that the trial pair of the oasys were not as comfortable as the boxes that i've purchased. I am a lot happier with the oasys toric that i've purchased, plus I think I just needed time to adjust.

How long did that adjustment take?

Smanzi333 · #32 (**permalink**) 01-07-2011, 07:52 PM

The adjustment took about a week.

Juniorgerbil · #33 (**permalink**) 01-17-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Smanzi333

I found that the trial pair of the oasys were not as comfortable as the boxes that i've purchased. I am a lot happier with the oasys toric that i've purchased, plus I think I just needed time to adjust.

Were those toric lenses that you said were not as comfortable as your Oasys Toric? Or is it that the trial lenses were not as comfortable as the "real" lenses?

Smanzi333 · #34 (**permalink**) 01-18-2011, 12:00 PM

I was saying that the trial oasys toric weren't as comfortable as the lenses I got in the boxes that I purchased. It could have been that I just got used to them.

mamabear1 · #35 (**permalink**) 01-18-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Smanzi333

I was saying that the trial oasys toric weren't as comfortable as the lenses I got in the boxes that I purchased. It could have been that I just got used to them.

That could be. Were those trial lenses your first contact lenses?

Smanzi333 · #36 (**permalink**) 01-18-2011, 02:01 PM

I had one other pair just before then but wasnt seeing corretly out of them. So yes they really were my first pair of contacts.

CaptainKremen · #37 (**permalink**) 01-18-2011, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Smanzi333

I had one other pair just before then but wasnt seeing corretly out of them. So yes they really were my first pair of contacts.

You're probably right then that you just needed some time to get used to the new contacts.

So do we have a happy ending yet?

Smanzi333 · #38 (**permalink**) 01-18-2011, 03:26 PM

I'm fairly satisfied with the acuvue oasys. I'm still waiting for my trial of the air optix.

Walkthisway · #39 (**permalink**) 01-18-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Smanzi333

I'm fairly satisfied with the acuvue oasys. I'm still waiting for my trial of the air optix.

Okay, cool. I hope you plan on telling us what you think of the Air Optix lenses. We like hearing from you.

Smanzi333 · #40 (**permalink**) 01-18-2011, 04:04 PM

Thank you, I will. I'm getting them in a week so I will let you know what I think. What ever happened to Gregnb, he was getting the air optix then never came back to tell us how they were. I guess that means he likes them?

Iseeall · #41 (**permalink**) 01-19-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Smanzi333

Thank you, I will. I'm getting them in a week so I will let you know what I think. What ever happened to Gregnb, he was getting the air optix then never came back to tell us how they were. I guess that means he likes them?

I usually like to assume that no news is good news, Smanzi.

Smanzi333 · #42 (**permalink**) 01-19-2011, 12:36 PM

Hello Iseeall, I'm doing good with the oasys toric. I'm going to try the air optix next week. I have to say that I see very well with these, I feel that my left eye could be a little more comfortable. I tried the clear care system last night and my left eye feels a lot more comfortable. If the air optic give me a little more comfort but the vision it's not as good, i'll stay with these, the oasys. I hope that the air optix give me both though.

Smanzi333 · #43 (**permalink**) 01-19-2011, 12:49 PM

I just got thee no news is good news thing. I heard from gregnb, he said that his sight wasn't as good with the air optix but good enough and that they were more comfortable than the oasys. I like my sight to be as good as possible. But I gies the oasys were very uncomfortable for him.

Droopy · #44 (**permalink**) 01-19-2011, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ewoodles

Hey, what's up?

I got the Acuvue Oasys yesterday and I'm loving it so far except that I have some discomfort in the left eye. My optometrist says I have slight astigmatism in my left eye, and thus my lens for that eye is slightly different, but I was wondering if the discomfort will go away after a couple days, or will I just have to live with it?
Also, I don't know if this is important, but these are a kind of "trial pair" - the optometrist gave me one right away, so maybe that's the problem?

Please help me out! thanks!

ewoodles

Hi ther ewoodles. How is that left eye doing?

Walkthisway · #45 (**permalink**) 01-25-2011, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Smanzi333

Hello Iseeall, I'm doing good with the oasys toric. I'm going to try the air optix next week. I have to say that I see very well with these, I feel that my left eye could be a little more comfortable. I tried the clear care system last night and my left eye feels a lot more comfortable. If the air optic give me a little more comfort but the vision it's not as good, i'll stay with these, the oasys. I hope that the air optix give me both though.

So how are you and those Air Optix contact lenses getting along these days, Smanzi333?

Smanzi333 · #46 (**permalink**) 01-25-2011, 05:19 PM

The Air Optix are so good, I couldnt even compare them to the oasys. They are sooooooooo comfortable and my eyesight is much better. Do you think that the eyesight being better has anything to do with the base curve being 8.7 instead of the oasys's 8.6/. My O.D originally ordered me the biomedic toric whic are 8.7 aswell. Or is it that the Air optix are just a much better lense? My eye sight is unbelievably better with anything digital, the computer, the phone, even the the clock on my cable box is much, much sharper. Awesome at night also and taking naps in them is absolutely no problem. I love these lenses!!!

mtmtngoat · #47 (**permalink**) 01-26-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Smanzi333

The Air Optix are so good, I couldnt even compare them to the oasys. They are sooooooooo comfortable and my eyesight is much better. Do you think that the eyesight being better has anything to do with the base curve being 8.7 instead of the oasys's 8.6/. My O.D originally ordered me the biomedic toric whic are 8.7 aswell. Or is it that the Air optix are just a much better lense? My eye sight is unbelievably better with anything digital, the computer, the phone, even the the clock on my cable box is much, much sharper. Awesome at night also and taking naps in them is absolutely no problem. I love these lenses!!!

the base curve difference is pretty small and wouldn't make that much difference, air optix has a coating on them that works to discourage protein build up, which might be part of the reason for clarity, they also have a dual weigh system for stability in the eye. I as well found them to be comfortable even with a slight dry eye syndrome.

Pudgefisk · #48 (**permalink**) 01-26-2011, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mtmtngoat

the base curve difference is pretty small and wouldn't make that much difference, air optix has a coating on them that works to discourage protein build up, which might be part of the reason for clarity, they also have a dual weigh system for stability in the eye. I as well found them to be comfortable even with a slight dry eye syndrome.

Hi there mtmtngoat. You don't have very many posts here, are you new? You answered Smanzi333's questions so well that I look forward to hearing more from you.

What do you think, Smanzi333? Was the answer given by mtmtngoat helpful to you?

mtmtngoat · #49 (**permalink**) 01-26-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Pudgefisk

Hi there mtmtngoat. You don't have very many posts here, are you new? You answered Smanzi333's questions so well that I look forward to hearing more from you.

What do you think, Smanzi333? Was the answer given by mtmtngoat helpful to you?

relatively new to forum, not to optical.

Smanzi333 · #50 (**permalink**) 01-26-2011, 02:54 PM

Thank you mtmtngoat, the coating would explain a lot. The oasys had the asd stability, I believe it's called? They didn't move at all but not as comfortable as the optix.I appreciate the response, you've been very helpful. What kind of solution do you use on these? My O.D recommended the opti free replenish for the oasys, I decided to try the opti free because of the reviews. I haven't tried the opti free replenish on these yet. I did try the express on the oasys and they did maker them a lot more comfortable.

Metsman · #51 (**permalink**) 01-26-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Smanzi333

Thank you mtmtngoat, the coating would explain a lot. The oasys had the asd stability, I believe it's called? They didn't move at all but not as comfortable as the optix.I appreciate the response, you've been very helpful. What kind of solution do you use on these? My O.D recommended the opti free replenish for the oasys, I decided to try the opti free because of the reviews. I haven't tried the opti free replenish on these yet. I did try the express on the oasys and they did maker them a lot more comfortable.

I'll let you handle this one, mtmtngoat.

mtmtngoat · #52 (**permalink**) 01-27-2011, 10:49 AM

I have always used the optifree, but most of the no rub solutions work fine, if you also gently rub the contacts, they work even better. the only one not to use would be the visine for contacts, my optometrist here at the clinic says they tend to break down the contacts faster.

Captainteneel · #53 (**permalink**) 01-27-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mtmtngoat

I have always used the optifree, but most of the no rub solutions work fine, if you also gently rub the contacts, they work even better. the only one not to use would be the visine for contacts, my optometrist here at the clinic says they tend to break down the contacts faster.

Hi mtmtngoat.

So you're saying that Visine For Contacts is actually harmful for contact lenses? How can that be? Maybe it will "break down the contacts faster" if you use it every day for a year or something.
I don't know anything about Visine, but it's kind of scary thinking of all those people out there wearing contact lenses and thinking "I'll use this, it's for contact lenses so I know it's safe."
How about if you tell me where I can find out more about the effects of Visine for Contact Lenses on contact lenses.

Smanzi333 · #54 (**permalink**) 01-27-2011, 11:51 AM

Thanks mtmtngoat, I won't be using that! I know a while back there was a problem with renu complete, a recall or something of that nature do to people getting fungal infections.

OrganicPete · #55 (**permalink**) 01-27-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mtmtngoat

I have always used the optifree, but most of the no rub solutions work fine, if you also gently rub the contacts, they work even better. the only one not to use would be the visine for contacts, my optometrist here at the clinic says they tend to break down the contacts faster.

Why would something that's made to clean contact lenses break them down? Is there some kind of problem with the formula that they're trying to fix?

mtmtngoat · #56 (**permalink**) 01-27-2011, 12:04 PM

let me get with the optometrist, I will try to find out more details, or a site to go to,

Trixie · #57 (**permalink**) 01-27-2011, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ewoodles

Thanks for your response, Pudgefisk. I was wondering if you ever had toric lenses, and if so, how long it took you for your lens to "break in."

Thanks!

So are to able to wear your lenses comfortably now thanks to Pudgefisk's advice?

mtmtngoat · #58 (**permalink**) 01-27-2011, 01:21 PM

the issues with the renu brand have been resolved.

Spongebob · #59 (**permalink**) 01-27-2011, 02:35 PM

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the issues with the renu brand have been resolved.

Do you have a soothing statement you can quote from the company to assure Lens 101 readers that Renu is safe again? I tried to find something like that but I couldn't.

mtmtngoat · #60 (**permalink**) 02-01-2011, 10:23 AM

that issue was resolved a couple of years ago. lol, prob. won't find the message release unless you get into the archive at renu

Niner · #61 (**permalink**) 02-01-2011, 11:57 AM

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that issue was resolved a couple of years ago. lol, prob. won't find the message release unless you get into the archive at renu

I found this statement here. I hope SpongebBob finds it soothing.

In 2006, a major fungal eye infection outbreak occurred in the United States. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):

* 154 cases of fungal keratitis were confirmed from June 2005 through June 2006 in 33 states.
* 94 percent of these cases were among people wearing soft contact lenses.
* About 34 percent of the cases were so severe that they required a cornea transplant.
* Individuals with the eye infection were more than 20 times more likely to have used Bausch & Lomb's ReNu With MoistureLoc contact lens solution than other lens care products.

. . . a panel of eye care experts advising the FDA recommended that the agency adopt stricter guidelines for the testing of contact lenses and contact lens solutions. The panel also advised the agency to develop standardized lens care guidelines for consumers.

In particular, the panel recommended that Contact Lens Care products should include a strong warning against reusing or "topping off" solutions, and that consumers should be advised not to use tap water to rinse their lenses or contact lens storage cases.

So the manufacturer has to be more careful, and the consumer has to be more careful.

mtmtngoat · #62 (**permalink**) 02-01-2011, 12:59 PM

Thank you niner, there was more suspicion towards people using tap water rinse, and and/or licking (yuk) to clean off the contacts. However, renu did a voluntary recall to do further testing to ensure it wasn't something inherant to their product/process.

Chelsee · #63 (**permalink**) 02-01-2011, 02:19 PM

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Thank you niner, there was more suspicion towards people using tap water rinse, and and/or licking (yuk) to clean off the contacts. However, renu did a voluntary recall to do further testing to ensure it wasn't something inherant to their product/process.

It's funny you should say that. I did a search for some information on that Renu recall, and most of the hits on Google came from attorney's websites. I guess there wasn't much grounds for a lawsuit there.

Smanzi333 · #64 (**permalink**) 02-08-2011, 09:12 PM

Well now I'm having another problem!!! I am getting irritated under my eyes from the drops. It seems like i can't win with these contacts plus i'm waking up in the morning with extremely dry eyes. I'm leaning more toward the oasys again if I can solve the problem of irritated bags under my eyes. I took a few days off from the contacts and am going to try again, I think. If not it's back to glasses!!!

Curlupndye · #65 (**permalink**) 02-09-2011, 12:20 PM

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Well now I'm having another problem!!! I am getting irritated under my eyes from the drops. It seems like i can't win with these contacts plus i'm waking up in the morning with extremely dry eyes. I'm leaning more toward the oasys again if I can solve the problem of irritated bags under my eyes. I took a few days off from the contacts and am going to try again, I think. If not it's back to glasses!!!

Wow. I'm sorry you're having so much trouble lately. Please keep us posted on how you're doing. You may want to see an eye doctor and make sure it's just the contacts that are making your eyes dry and irritated and not some other condition like conjunctivitis.