Long time user of Oasys, notice any change in lens, comfort?

st2 · #1 (**permalink**) 04-02-2011, 04:14 AM

Hi all

I've been wearing Oasys ever since it was available, 6 nights continous wear and new pair change every week, I've never had any problems all these years. Really...Never.

Recently, I put on a fresh pair of Oasys, I noticed after about 5 hours, vision was a bit cloudy, eyes were getting uncomfortable. I put in eye drops, and it did not help. I had to toss them out because I don't have any solution since I've been wearing them as continous wear and never had to keep any solution at home. I then had to wear 1 day Moist the next day.

Over the next few days, I bought Opti free and tried on Oasys again, and it was the same discomfort, cloudy after about 5 hours, I took them out and clean them, disinfect over night and tried to wear them the next day. As soon as I put them on, it was cloudy. Toss this 2nd pair out

Wore 1 day Moist for a few days, went to my eye dr, he said Eye Health good as expected for my age, maybe a little dry eye condition but I can continue wearing contact lens. I told him about the Oasys problem, he said I should moniter and just use 1 day moist and try again with the Oasys as he sees no eye health threats as yet.

I tried again with a new pair Oasys, 1 day, I was able to wear them comfortably the whole day, so I wore them to sleep, the next day, vision was cloudy and when I disinfected over night, the next morning, when I put them in, it was cloudy again, I tossed them out, this is the 3rd pair.

This week, I took out my Oasys every night and this is the 6th day, it still does not feel very comfortable as before when I used to wear them 6 nights continous. Now with disinfecting every night, there is no cloudy vision, but it feels kind of dryish in the eyes but still bearable with eye drops twice a day.

I read in another thread TruEye, someone mentioned about Oasys possibly had a change in material.

Any one has any experience to share or know if there is indeed a change in material for Oasys? Thanks.

Superschwin · #2 (**permalink**) 04-04-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by st2

Hi all

I've been wearing Oasys ever since it was available, 6 nights continous wear and new pair change every week, I've never had any problems all these years. Really...Never.

Recently, I put on a fresh pair of Oasys, I noticed after about 5 hours, vision was a bit cloudy, eyes were getting uncomfortable. I put in eye drops, and it did not help. I had to toss them out because I don't have any solution since I've been wearing them as continous wear and never had to keep any solution at home. I then had to wear 1 day Moist the next day.

Over the next few days, I bought Opti free and tried on Oasys again, and it was the same discomfort, cloudy after about 5 hours, I took them out and clean them, disinfect over night and tried to wear them the next day. As soon as I put them on, it was cloudy. Toss this 2nd pair out

Wore 1 day Moist for a few days, went to my eye dr, he said eye health good as expected for my age, maybe a little dry eye condition but I can continue wearing contact lens. I told him about the Oasys problem, he said I should moniter and just use 1 day moist and try again with the Oasys as he sees no eye health threats as yet.

I tried again with a new pair Oasys, 1 day, I was able to wear them comfortably the whole day, so I wore them to sleep, the next day, vision was cloudy and when I disinfected over night, the next morning, when I put them in, it was cloudy again, I tossed them out, this is the 3rd pair.

This week, I took out my Oasys every night and this is the 6th day, it still does not feel very comfortable as before when I used to wear them 6 nights continous. Now with disinfecting every night, there is no cloudy vision, but it feels kind of dryish in the eyes but still bearable with eye drops twice a day.

I read in another thread TruEye, someone mentioned about Oasys possibly had a change in material.

Any one has any experience to share or know if there is indeed a change in material for Oasys? Thanks.

Your experience has got me stumped, so let's try an easy solution first. What do you use to clean your contacts with? There's a website called the Staining Grid which will tell you which cleaning solutions are compatible with which lenses. According to the grid, Oasys lenses should work well with just about any solution you use except the store brands from Wal-Mart, CVS and Walgreen's. Could that be the problem?

Here's that website: http://staininggrid.com

st2 · #3 (**permalink**) 04-04-2011, 12:37 PM

Hi Superschwin

Thanks for your response.

I've used both Opti Free Express and Replenish. Express feels comfortable. Replenish less comfortable, a little smarting, goes away after a few minutes. This is describing when I'm putting them in my eyes straight from the lens case after a night of disinfecting.

My post here is not really about the contact lens solutions. Sorry, I may not be writing very well to explain the situation, please bear with me.

In all the years that I've worn Oasys since it was first available, I peel open the pack and put them directly in my eyes and wear them 6 nights continous sleeping in them, I've not had any problems and I don't keep any contact lens solutions at home. Only eye drops and travel pack saline, hardly use them. Every Monday morning after I wake up, I remove my lenses and put in a new pair in my eyes.

It's the recent new boxes of Oasys that I find I can't wear them to sleep and wake up with comfort.
My first incident several weeks ago, a fresh pair gave me dry eyes after about 5 hours, I removed them and tossed them out because I did not have any solution to clean or disinfect them. Wore glasses for the rest of the day.
2nd incident, wore the lens longer about 10 hours, the same thing happened.
3rd incident, I remembered I had this travel bottle of Replenish my Optom gave me, I had also bought the Opti Free express now so I disinfected them.
For eg. Monday, I put in a fresh pair, sleep in them.
Tuesday morning, wake up, vision is cloudy, I take them out to clean and disinfect, wearing glasses this day.
Wednesday morning, I put this disinfected pair on, vision still cloudy so I had to remove and toss them out, can't see clearly, so can't be wearing them.
I tried this for another time, same thing happened.

It is as though my eyes or tears whatever have stained or soiled the contact lens, made them cloudy. Cleaning and disinfecting the lens did not work, lenses were still cloudy. During this time, there was goopy stuff, discharge in the eyes. First time, I notice blood shot eyes too.

Started wearing 1 day moist till I saw the eye doctor. Dr says eye health as good as can be expected for my age. Can continue to wear contact lenses, he did a full test.

This past week, I've been taking out the Oasys every night, cleaning and disinfecting. I'm not sleeping in them any more. No cloudy vision, but eyes are a little dry, not as comfortable as before when I slept in them 24/7 all these years.

Even wearing 1 day moist, after 10 hours or so, eyes are dryish.

I'm hoping to be able to use and sleep in Oasys 24/7 as before. I am going to start wearing Oasys for Presbyobia (Multifocals). I'm wondering if there is a change in material.

I've tried Proclear and Air Optics multifocals (these 2 are not for continous wear, sleeping), after 4-8 hours, eyes feel tired and dryish. there are not as comfortable as Oasys (regular).

VAB · #4 (**permalink**) 04-04-2011, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by st2

Hi Superschwin

Thanks for your response.

I've used both Opti Free Express and Replenish. Express feels comfortable. Replenish less comfortable, a little smarting, goes away after a few minutes. This is describing when I'm putting them in my eyes straight from the lens case after a night of disinfecting.

My post here is not really about the contact lens solutions. Sorry, I may not be writing very well to explain the situation, please bear with me.

In all the years that I've worn Oasys since it was first available, I peel open the pack and put them directly in my eyes and wear them 6 nights continous sleeping in them, I've not had any problems and I don't keep any contact lens solutions at home. Only eye drops and travel pack saline, hardly use them. Every Monday morning after I wake up, I remove my lenses and put in a new pair in my eyes.

It's the recent new boxes of Oasys that I find I can't wear them to sleep and wake up with comfort.
My first incident several weeks ago, a fresh pair gave me dry eyes after about 5 hours, I removed them and tossed them out because I did not have any solution to clean or disinfect them. Wore glasses for the rest of the day.
2nd incident, wore the lens longer about 10 hours, the same thing happened.
3rd incident, I remembered I had this travel bottle of Replenish my Optom gave me, I had also bought the Opti Free express now so I disinfected them.
For eg. Monday, I put in a fresh pair, sleep in them.
Tuesday morning, wake up, vision is cloudy, I take them out to clean and disinfect, wearing glasses this day.
Wednesday morning, I put this disinfected pair on, vision still cloudy so I had to remove and toss them out, can't see clearly, so can't be wearing them.
I tried this for another time, same thing happened.

It is as though my eyes or tears whatever have stained or soiled the contact lens, made them cloudy. Cleaning and disinfecting the lens did not work, lenses were still cloudy. During this time, there was goopy stuff, discharge in the eyes. First time, I notice blood shot eyes too.

Started wearing 1 day moist till I saw the eye doctor. Dr says eye health as good as can be expected for my age. Can continue to wear contact lenses, he did a full test.

This past week, I've been taking out the Oasys every night, cleaning and disinfecting. I'm not sleeping in them any more. No cloudy vision, but eyes are a little dry, not as comfortable as before when I slept in them 24/7 all these years.

Even wearing 1 day moist, after 10 hours or so, eyes are dryish.

I'm hoping to be able to use and sleep in Oasys 24/7 as before. I am going to start wearing Oasys for Presbyobia (Multifocals). I'm wondering if there is a change in material.

I've tried Proclear and Air Optics multifocals (these 2 are not for continous wear, sleeping), after 4-8 hours, eyes feel tired and dryish. there are not as comfortable as Oasys (regular).

Thank you for that detailed explanation. Sometimes when you're not talking face-to-face, you really have to spell things out so that everyone understands. I thank you for your patience in this.

I think the reason anyone mentioned cleaning solutions is because that's a common cause for the cloudiness you are experiencing, but it sounds like you wear your contacts day and night. You will find some people on this forum who will tell you that you should never, ever sleep in contact lenses, but I don't agree with that.
In your case, however, things seem to go better when you don't sleep in your contacts. Your lenses don't cloud up, but they're not as comfortable. Can you live with the slight discomfort you have when you only wear your Oasys lenses during the day? It's a bit of a letdown having to take these lenses out at bedtime, but it's better than having murky lenses, right?

Above all, I'm glad that your doctor declared your eyes to be still healthy after all that.

redraidermommy · #5 (**permalink**) 04-04-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by st2

Hi all

I've been wearing Oasys ever since it was available, 6 nights continous wear and new pair change every week, I've never had any problems all these years. Really...Never.

Recently, I put on a fresh pair of Oasys, I noticed after about 5 hours, vision was a bit cloudy, eyes were getting uncomfortable. I put in eye drops, and it did not help. I had to toss them out because I don't have any solution since I've been wearing them as continous wear and never had to keep any solution at home. I then had to wear 1 day Moist the next day.

Over the next few days, I bought Opti free and tried on Oasys again, and it was the same discomfort, cloudy after about 5 hours, I took them out and clean them, disinfect over night and tried to wear them the next day. As soon as I put them on, it was cloudy. Toss this 2nd pair out

Wore 1 day Moist for a few days, went to my eye dr, he said eye health good as expected for my age, maybe a little dry eye condition but I can continue wearing contact lens. I told him about the Oasys problem, he said I should moniter and just use 1 day moist and try again with the Oasys as he sees no eye health threats as yet.

I tried again with a new pair Oasys, 1 day, I was able to wear them comfortably the whole day, so I wore them to sleep, the next day, vision was cloudy and when I disinfected over night, the next morning, when I put them in, it was cloudy again, I tossed them out, this is the 3rd pair.

This week, I took out my Oasys every night and this is the 6th day, it still does not feel very comfortable as before when I used to wear them 6 nights continous. Now with disinfecting every night, there is no cloudy vision, but it feels kind of dryish in the eyes but still bearable with eye drops twice a day.

I read in another thread TruEye, someone mentioned about Oasys possibly had a change in material.

Any one has any experience to share or know if there is indeed a change in material for Oasys? Thanks.

Hi st2,

That may have been me who mentioned the possible material change in the oasys. I had lots of ups and downs with my Oasys hydraclear plus monthlies..some days I loved them, but towards the end on my tener with them, everyday I saw clouds! It was awful!

I noticed it about mid year 2010 that they were becoming murky like....even though I was using the Clear Care disinfecting basket and cleaning them daily (with AMO Complete) I still could not get them clear. When I would take my lens out of the basket the next day, I would hold the lens up to the light and I could still see debri and other deposits stuck on the lenses. I also experienced what I thought was a change in the material. They became uncomfortable and hard to wear. My eye got itchy a lot, dry, and sometimes I wanted to rip the lens out. My eyes became bloodshot when I would wear them. So, like you, I used a different cleaning solution as well as store brand solutions and nothing helped it.

I went as far as changing the brand and type of makeup (eye shadow, liner, mascara) and was very careful not to get powder or foundation particles on the lenses, kept my hands clean constantly, and somedays went au'natural with no makeup! Still no relief! I had only bought a 3 month supply of those (that's when things were going good) and since I liked them I went ahead and bought 9more months worth. It was in that supply of lenses the troubles started. I called my OD, 800contacts, and jnj, but never got anywhere with anyone. Each day I wore them I felt like I was in a contact lens dungeon.

in the last 8-100 weeks or so, I finally started earing my glasses a lot more so my eyes could relax and so I could see. The last pair I wore were cloudy and uncomfortable. Luckily, the 30th day of those (time to throw them out) was the first day of my 11' eye exam. My poor eyes hurt so bad, so when she dilated, I was in a lot of pain. I talked to my new doc and she said if her memory served her right, that jnj may have changed the lens material a little bit, but said even a little bit could affect someone wearing them. In fact, she doesn't reccomend wearing Acuvue, unless of course they are the TruEyes. She did give me a 4 day trial of Acuvue moist, but I am scared to try them, so I haven't.

Another option is that the lenses may have been prone to faster protein build up. My bf's husband is an opthomologist who wears contacts, and we were talking about my contact journey (lol) and I told him about my Acuvue Oasys and he didn't like them or recommend them. He said the solution the contact is immersed in wouldn't cause the burning, itching, cloudiness, ect, but the material of the lens could. I want him to do my lasik since i'm a perfect candidate, but don't have the $ right now (got laid off from my job last year).

My opinion, get away from the Acuvue oasys and anything that says hydraclear! They are not the same quality they were when I first started wearing them in Jan of 2010. They were great back then, but somewhere along the line they had to have changed something because my eyes suffered a lot while wearing them, and I spent so much money on new solutions, lens cases, clear clean, ect, and still had no relief. I know mine were monthlies and your's are dailies (or weekly?), but I am not impressed with Acuvue (especially the TruEye and anything that says Oasys).

I am currently going through trials of several different contacts/brands to find something that works for me. I've found one so far that I like a lot and it's a weekly 1 week if you sleep in them or 2 if you don't sleep in them, however, I don't think your're supposed to sleep in them, I didn't. Right now I am wearing Air Optix Aqua (on my 2nd or 3rd day, I can't remember) and they do feel a lot better than the Acuvue's did.

My advice is to do your research. Ciba makes the Dailies Aquacomfort which i've heard good things about, especially about their moisture, and they are daily disposables. I want to try them, but their BC is 8.7 and DIA is 14.0, and I do best with a BC of 8.5 or 8.6 and a DIA of 14.2 (not to mention they are a little on the pricey side), but there are choices for daily disposable contacts out there. Focus makes dailies, and so does ClearSight (aka biomedics). Don't settle because your doc wants you to, or recommends only acuvue, or because of any pressure. Do your research, be informed about your choices, and ask questions! Remember, there is no such thing as a stupid question.

R2D2 · #6 (**permalink**) 04-04-2011, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by redraidermommy

Hi st2,

That may have been me who mentioned the possible material change in the Oasys. I had lots of ups and downs with my Oasys hydraclear plus monthlies..some days I loved them, but towards the end on my tener with them, everyday I saw clouds! It was awful!

I noticed it about mid year 2010 that they were becoming murky like....even though I was using the Clear Care disinfecting basket and cleaning them daily (with AMO Complete) I still could not get them clear. When I would take my lens out of the basket the next day, I would hold the lens up to the light and I could still see debris and other deposits stuck on the lenses. I also experienced what I thought was a change in the material. They became uncomfortable and hard to wear. My eye got itchy a lot, dry, and sometimes I wanted to rip the lens out. My eyes became bloodshot when I would wear them. So, like you, I used a different cleaning solution as well as store brand solutions and nothing helped it.

Thank you for all that detailed information, redraidermommy. I can tell you're going to be a big help around here.

redraidermommy · #7 (**permalink**) 04-04-2011, 03:00 PM

Oh, and one more thing, since I have not worn the Oasys since they came out, nor any acuvue lens at that, can you tell me if they were just hydrogels in the beginning before they added the sillicone? I searched and found this article, but I am not sure how old it is or when it was published, but this is an exerpt from it:
Advantages of Acuvue Oasys
"High Oxygen Transmission Helps to Keep Eyes Healthy
Contact lenses that do not transmit enough oxygen are not healthy for the cornea. When low oxygen transmission lenses are worn all day they can cause corneal swelling and eye redness to name just a few problems. Silicone has been added to Acuvue Oasys lenses to create a porous material so more oxygen can pass through the lenses to keep eyes healthy. Silicone hydrogel lenses transmit up to 500% more oxygen than other types of soft lenses. However, the addition of silicone often creates a stiffer, less comfortable contact lens. Acuvue has solved that problem by its exclusive, patented Hydraclear Plus technology which combines the silicone polymer with an extremely moisture rich wetting agent which keeps the lenses moist, soft and smooth without any coatings necessary".

http://www.mastereyeassociates.com/contact-lenses/acuvue-oasys/

I don't know if this helps or not, but maybe it will.

Red

Eyerobot · #8 (**permalink**) 04-04-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by redraidermommy

Oh, and one more thing, since I have not worn the Oasys since they came out, nor any Acuvue lens at that, can you tell me if they were just hydrogels in the beginning before they added the silicone?

I found this in good old Wikipedia:

Family of Acuvue Brands

Daily Disposable Contact Lenses:

1-Day Acuvue - hydrogel material (available for astigmatism)

1-Day Acuvue Moist - hydrogel material (available for astigmatism)

1-Day Acuvue TruEye - first silicone hydrogel daily disposable released 2008 in European Markets and 2010 in North America.

Did you catch that? 1 Day Acuvue and 1 Day Acuvue Moist were hydrogel contact lenses. Then in 2008 silicone hydrogel lenses were introduced as 1 Day Acuvue TruEye in Europe, and then they came to North America in 2010.

redraidermommy · #9 (**permalink**) 04-04-2011, 04:45 PM

st2

I didn't see the part about you chanaging to Oasys for Presbyobia. I am not familiar with those. You could go to the Acuvue official website to find out more information. After looking at a website, they are Silicone Hydrogel Polymers, 38% water, and the DK (oxygen permeability) is 103 which is good. They should be nice and breathable. They also appear to be the same material of the Acuvue Oasys.

Let us know how the Oasys for Presbyobia work out for you.

st2 · #10 (**permalink**) 04-05-2011, 09:33 AM

Hi redraidermommy

I've worn Oasys for maybe 4-5 years, it has always been the same Silicone Hydrogel Polymers 38% water.

Prior to this, Acuvue Advance was their first silicone Hydrogel. Daily removal, 2 week toss out. Later, Oasys was introduced as a silicone hydrogel with Hydra clear plus.

Acuvue 1 day, 1 day moist, these are just Hydrogel 58% water.

TruEye is their newest Silicone Hydrogel daily disposable.

Hi VAB

I have tried all of the above. Oasys is still more comfortable, just that cloudy vision, scratchy issue bugging me lately when I sleep in them. After cleaning and disinfecting, the lens is still cloudy and just not re usable on the 2nd day despite being a 2 week lens.

This past week, I've been doing daily removal and disinfecting, not sleeping in them anymore. It's going ok, but comfort level is not like before when I used to sleep in them, therefore, I suspect something has changed, the packaged solution or lens material.

It will be strange if this less comfortable feeling is due to the multi purpose solution. So far, only redraidermommy has responded, I wonder where are the rest of the Oasys users?!?!?

For sure I would choose comfort and not sleep in them if this cloudy issue continues, because i have to keep tossing them out after 1 night and money goes down the drain.

When I get my Oasys multifocals (hopefully in the next week or 2), I will try again to see if I can wear them 24/7, if not, I may just stick with doing the daily cleaning and disinfecting. Reason being, I've had trials of Proclear multifocals and Air Optics Aqua Multifocals last June, these are daily removal and monthly toss outs, by 4-5 hours, eyes were dryish and scratchy and it's an annoying daily discomfort thing. The comfort level is no where near the Oasys (non multifocals) which I am wearing now.

Healinghands2 · #11 (**permalink**) 04-05-2011, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by st2

When I get my Oasys multifocals (hopefully in the next week or 2), I will try again to see if I can wear them 24/7, if not, I may just stick with doing the daily cleaning and disinfecting. Reason being, I've had trials of Proclear multifocals and Air Optics Aqua Multifocals last June, these are daily removal and monthly toss outs, by 4-5 hours, eyes were dryish and scratchy and it's an annoying daily discomfort thing. The comfort level is no where near the Oasys (non multifocals) which I am wearing now.

Can you wear those Oasys "non multifocals" at night?

Thanks for giving us that information. I'm sure you'll let us know what you think of the Oasys Multifocal lenses when you get them. I hope the work out well for you.

st2 · #12 (**permalink**) 04-06-2011, 05:45 AM

Hi Healinghands2

I've been wearing Oasys -500 and -575, 6 nights, sleeping in them, toss out after 2 weeks, until recently. Basically 24/7 for 6 nights.

Waiting for the shipment of Oasys Multifocals to arrive, for sure I'll give feed back on them. I'm glad to have found this forum.

Rosetyler · #13 (**permalink**) 04-06-2011, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by st2

Hi Healinghands2

I've been wearing Oasys -500 and -575, 6 nights, sleeping in them, toss out after 2 weeks, until recently. Basically 24/7 for 6 nights.

Waiting for the shipment of Oasys Multifocals to arrive, for sure I'll give feed back on them. I'm glad to have found this forum.

I'm glad you found this forum too, st2. You sure got a lot of responses. I look forward to reading about how you like the Multifocal lenses.

Finbar · #14 (**permalink**) 04-07-2011, 12:49 AM

Hi St2,

I started wearing Acuvue Oasys lenses in the first part of 2007 and experienced no problems. In fact, I was telling every contact lens wearer I know that they should order a trial pair!

Starting this past summer (August 2010), I received a new annual supply of the same Oasys lenses (same Rx, etc) and it was like looking out from a completely different contact lens. The clarity had drastically diminished and the comfort was gone. I immediately returned the lenses to the online vendor (who was very accommodating) and even spoke with Vistakon (Johnson & Johnson). I am 100% certain that the lenses have changed because I still have an "old" pair of the Oasys lenses that work perfectly.

I did find one interesting aspect to this problem. I was wearing an Oasys with a 8.4mm Base Curve and have worn them comfortably the entire time. However, on a hunch, I trialed the 8.8mm BC lens and those lenses were not plagued with the aforementioned issues. As a result, and worried that the problems would find their way into the 8.8mm BC lenses eventually, I ordered a 2 years supply.

The less than climactic result has been 8.8mm BC Oasys lenses that do not have the extreme optics problems as the current releases of the 8.4mm BC lenses, but, like St2 has described, the comfort is nothing like the earlier Acuvue Oasys lenses.

I suspect that there are some quality control issues that need to be addressed. I am debating whether to return my contact lens supply since I do not have a good alternative and I have found a few good lenses to wear, but, I have had to open several boxes and have discarded a dozen or more lenses.

My Rx is -5.25.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Acuvue, please help!!

-Finbar

st2 · #15 (**permalink**) 04-07-2011, 02:16 AM

Hi Finbar

Glad to hear from you.

Were your comfort issues similar to mine?
How do you use them, daily removal or continous wear sleeping in them?
Kindly elaborate, thanks.

In my case, I've not found anything close to Oasys comfort, not even Acuvue 1 day moist. So, I'll most likely stick with the current bearable Oasys stock until I find something better.

I wear base curve 8.4, I'd think anything more than 8.6 would be un wearable for me. I'm curious, what is your actual base curve that you are able to switch between BC 8.4 and 8.8 ?!?!?! with no problems?

Finbar · #16 (**permalink**) 04-07-2011, 09:50 AM

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Were your comfort issues similar to mine?

Yes, identical.

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How do you use them, daily removal or continous wear sleeping in them?

I wear my lenses from 7:00am until ~11pm every day. Aside from an occasional 1 hour nap, I never sleep in them.

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In my case, I've not found anything close to Oasys comfort, not even Acuvue 1 day moist.

Unfortunately, I am discovering the same predicament. So far I have tried, PureVision 2, Biomedics XC, Proclear Sphere, Extreme H20, Acuvue Advance Plus and nothing beats the comfort of the original Acuvue Oasys.

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I wear base curve 8.4, I'd think anything more than 8.6 would be un wearable for me. I'm curious, what is your actual base curve that you are able to switch between BC 8.4 and 8.8 ?!?!?! with no problems?

I do not have the actual measurement, but, next time I talk with the eye doc I will ask for it.

I feel better knowing that I am not losing my mind. This issue has been quite frustrating.

OrganicPete · #17 (**permalink**) 04-07-2011, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Finbar

Yes, identical.

I wear my lenses from 7:00am until ~11pm every day. Aside from an occasional 1 hour nap, I never sleep in them.

Unfortunately, I am discovering the same predicament. So far I have tried, PureVision 2, Biomedics XC, Proclear Sphere, Extreme H20, Acuvue Advance Plus and nothing beats the comfort of the original Acuvue Oasys.

I do not have the actual measurement, but, next time I talk with the eye doc I will ask for it.

I feel better knowing that I am not losing my mind. This issue has been quite frustrating.

Hi Finbar. Very nice use of the quote function, and some very helpful answers, too.

redraidermommy · #18 (**permalink**) 04-07-2011, 05:36 PM

st2,

I wore night & day contacts for about 7-8 years (Focus & Oasys). I wore them 24/7 like you, and it was in the Oasys that I started having problems with the contacts when I would wake up...they were so dirty and I would try to clean them a few times, but still were too cloudy to wear. At that point, whether it was a material/solution change in the packaging or the fact I had worn contacts at night for so long, I eventuall had to take them out everynight and clean/soak overnight. It helped a little but I couldn't help but suspect they did something to our contacts! I even used several solutions; my regular AMO Complete, Aquafiy, Wal-mart brand, Walgreens brand, then eventually to Opti-free, but still used the Clear Clean & the basket. I no longer wear contacts at night, unless it's an oops from staying up all night working on my grad psych stats class....contacts sure can be a pain in the bum

Red

redraidermommy · #19 (**permalink**) 04-07-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Finbar

Yes, identical.

I wear my lenses from 7:00am until ~11pm every day. Aside from an occasional 1 hour nap, I never sleep in them.

Unfortunately, I am discovering the same predicament. So far I have tried, PureVision 2, Biomedics XC, Proclear Sphere, Extreme H20, Acuvue Advance Plus and nothing beats the comfort of the original Acuvue Oasys.

I do not have the actual measurement, but, next time I talk with the eye doc I will ask for it.

I feel better knowing that I am not losing my mind. This issue has been quite frustrating.

Have you tried any other's like Avaira, Biofinity, or Air Optix? I do have a few pairs of Acuvue Moist to try out, but i'm so disappointed with Acuvue I'm scared to try them. I wanted to go to a daily disposable due to my allergies, but i'm not sure what will happen. I like a few of the trials I have done so far. My BC is 8.5/8.6, DIA 14.2 and i'm -2.25 in L eye and -2.00 in R eye, however, we're going to go up a sphere in my R eye t match my L eye. I don't like being monovision or buying contacts and spending the extra money.

st2 · #20 (**permalink**) 04-08-2011, 05:12 AM

Hi Finbar

Am I to understand that you don't sleep in your newly opened Oasys and even disinfecting them that night, you still have the cloudy vision and discomfort the next day when you wear this same pair?

Well...that's frustrating, I don't know what to say or suggest.

So far, I changed to daily use and the comfort level is still greater than 1 day moist and the others I've tried, so I'll continue to use Oasys.

st2 · #21 (**permalink**) 04-08-2011, 05:17 AM

Hi Rosetyler

I've just received my Oasys for Presb yesterday. Will be posting about them soon!

st2 · #22 (**permalink**) 04-08-2011, 05:36 AM

Hi redraidermommy

I'll be disappointed if I can't wear Oasys 24/7 for many reasons, major reason being the convenience, and seeing everything clearly in my dreams..hahaha.

Other reasons are not having to touch my eyes and drag the eye lids every morning and night and the meticulous washing of hands for every insert and removal of the lenses. My fingers have become a tad dry these few weeks.

As I've mentioned, I've been using Acuvue 1 day moist as well, being just Hydrogel, they are less comfortable then Oasys (silicone hydrogel).

Since you already have a few pairs of 1 day moist, why not try them? Is it the cloudy vision you are concern with? You can't wear these to sleep, and you should never try to stretch its use by cleaning them at night to use them for a few more days. For me so far, 1 day moist feels a little dryish after 5 hours or so, not pain, itch or any major major discomfort. The dryish sensation can be easily fixed with eye drops.

Bensica · #23 (**permalink**) 04-08-2011, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st2

Hi all

I've been wearing Oasys ever since it was available, 6 nights continous wear and new pair change every week, I've never had any problems all these years. Really...Never.

Recently, I put on a fresh pair of Oasys, I noticed after about 5 hours, vision was a bit cloudy, eyes were getting uncomfortable. I put in eye drops, and it did not help. I had to toss them out because I don't have any solution since I've been wearing them as continous wear and never had to keep any solution at home. I then had to wear 1 day Moist the next day.

Over the next few days, I bought Opti free and tried on Oasys again, and it was the same discomfort, cloudy after about 5 hours, I took them out and clean them, disinfect over night and tried to wear them the next day. As soon as I put them on, it was cloudy. Toss this 2nd pair out

Wore 1 day Moist for a few days, went to my eye dr, he said eye health good as expected for my age, maybe a little dry eye condition but I can continue wearing contact lens. I told him about the Oasys problem, he said I should moniter and just use 1 day moist and try again with the Oasys as he sees no eye health threats as yet.

I tried again with a new pair Oasys, 1 day, I was able to wear them comfortably the whole day, so I wore them to sleep, the next day, vision was cloudy and when I disinfected over night, the next morning, when I put them in, it was cloudy again, I tossed them out, this is the 3rd pair.

This week, I took out my Oasys every night and this is the 6th day, it still does not feel very comfortable as before when I used to wear them 6 nights continous. Now with disinfecting every night, there is no cloudy vision, but it feels kind of dryish in the eyes but still bearable with eye drops twice a day.

I read in another thread TruEye, someone mentioned about Oasys possibly had a change in material.

Any one has any experience to share or know if there is indeed a change in material for Oasys? Thanks.

It looks to me like you asked a good question that started a very helpful thread. Were the people from Lens 101 helpful to you? Do you feel like your question was answered?

Listen to me. I sound like I should be holding a clip board. "Would you say that you were very satisfied, somewhat satisfied . . . ?"

redraidermommy · #24 (**permalink**) 04-15-2011, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st2

Hi redraidermommy

I'll be disappointed if I can't wear Oasys 24/7 for many reasons, major reason being the convenience, and seeing everything clearly in my dreams..hahaha.

Other reasons are not having to touch my eyes and drag the eye lids every morning and night and the meticulous washing of hands for every insert and removal of the lenses. My fingers have become a tad dry these few weeks.

As I've mentioned, I've been using Acuvue 1 day moist as well, being just Hydrogel, they are less comfortable then Oasys (silicone hydrogel).

Since you already have a few pairs of 1 day moist, why not try them? Is it the cloudy vision you are concern with? You can't wear these to sleep, and you should never try to stretch its use by cleaning them at night to use them for a few more days. For me so far, 1 day moist feels a little dryish after 5 hours or so, not pain, itch or any major major discomfort. The dryish sensation can be easily fixed with eye drops.

st2,

I am currently (today) wearing the Acuvue Moist. All this time i've been doing these trials of all these lenses, my allergies have been in high gear. My poor eyes are tired, dry, red, and achy. So, it looks like i'll have to re-do my trials after my current sinus/r ear infection clears up and my new allergy meds take effect. Since they are so bad right now, I gave up and put the Moist in today. They are definitely not like the air optix or biofinities (or the avaira's), but they do have a higher water % so I thought maybe that might be better right now until this infection is over. The whole purpose of my doc visit was to find a daily disposable, but they're all so expensive. Monthlies are SO much cheaper, especially for a 6 mo or 12 mo supply. Plus, dailies are better for allergy sufferers, no build up or irritants, and I don't mind putting in a new pair daily. I don't sleep in lenses anymore because it causes high pressure on my corneas and makes my eyes feel sleep deprived....and also because of my allergies, sleeping in them irritates me eyes like crazy! We'll see how these Moist work out...so far they are comfortable, but not nearly as my Avaira's (weekly disposables), and I really do think they're a bit cloudy and their not sharp enough. We'll see over the next few days how I do with them.

Red

Uhura · #25 (**permalink**) 04-15-2011, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redraidermommy

st2,

I am currently (today) wearing the Acuvue Moist. All this time i've been doing these trials of all these lenses, my allergies have been in high gear. My poor eyes are tired, dry, red, and achy. So, it looks like i'll have to re-do my trials after my current sinus/r ear infection clears up and my new allergy meds take effect. Since they are so bad right now, I gave up and put the Moist in today. They are definitely not like the air optix or biofinities (or the avaira's), but they do have a higher water % so I thought maybe that might be better right now until this infection is over. The whole purpose of my doc visit was to find a daily disposable, but they're all so expensive. Monthlies are SO much cheaper, especially for a 6 mo or 12 mo supply. Plus, dailies are better for allergy sufferers, no build up or irritants, and I don't mind putting in a new pair daily. I don't sleep in lenses anymore because it causes high pressure on my corneas and makes my eyes feel sleep deprived....and also because of my allergies, sleeping in them irritates me eyes like crazy! We'll see how these Moist work out...so far they are comfortable, but not nearly as my Avaira's (weekly disposables), and I really do think they're a bit cloudy and their not sharp enough. We'll see over the next few days how I do with them.

Red

Thanks for that summary, Red. I noticed that you decided not to sleep in your contacts anymore. We have some people who have contributed to this forum saying that you can sleep in any kind of contact lenses any time they want. I hope your post will "open their eyes" to the discomfort that can come from sleeping in contacts.

redraidermommy · #26 (**permalink**) 04-15-2011, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uhura

Thanks for that summary, Red. I noticed that you decided not to sleep in your contacts anymore. We have some people who have contributed to this forum saying that you can sleep in any kind of contact lenses any time they want. I hope your post will "open their eyes" to the discomfort that can come from sleeping in contacts.

thank you, Uhura.

I slept in mine for years, until I ended up seeing an Opthamologist for an eye infection caused by my contacts due to sleeping in them. The pressure on my corneas was so bad, I had to wear my glasses for about 4 weeks, until my f/u appt., to recheck my pressure. Since then, I have quit sleeping in my contacts. Everynow and then I might accidently fall asleep in them while doing homework (grad school), but I will never sleep in them as long as I can help it. I listened to everyone about being able to sleep in them and I followed a long, and ended up with a bad infection. I've learned a lot in the 8 yrs or so i've been wearing contacts. Of course, I have bad allergies, so i'm sure that didn't help either, since my eyes tend to be a lot more dry when I sleep in them. IMO, it's dangerous and we will catch up to some people down the road, but personally I wouldn't advocate sleeping in them. Everyone is different though with a different mind set, so i'm not telling others what they should do, rather i'm just stating my experience with sleeping in them, infections, and lots of pressure on my eyes.

UNIT · #27 (**permalink**) 04-15-2011, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redraidermommy

thank you, Uhura.

I slept in mine for years, until I ended up seeing an Opthamologist for an eye infection caused by my contacts due to sleeping in them. The pressure on my corneas was so bad, I had to wear my glasses for about 4 weeks, until my f/u appt., to recheck my pressure. Since then, I have quit sleeping in my contacts. Everynow and then I might accidently fall asleep in them while doing homework (grad school), but I will never sleep in them as long as I can help it. I listened to everyone about being able to sleep in them and I followed a long, and ended up with a bad infection. I've learned a lot in the 8 yrs or so i've been wearing contacts. Of course, I have bad allergies, so i'm sure that didn't help either, since my eyes tend to be a lot more dry when I sleep in them. IMO, it's dangerous and we will catch up to some people down the road, but personally I wouldn't advocate sleeping in them. Everyone is different though with a different mind set, so i'm not telling others what they should do, rather i'm just stating my experience with sleeping in them, infections, and lots of pressure on my eyes.

I believe some contact lenses are play to sleep in, just not the ones you're only supposed to wear for one day. I'm not sure what brand gave you your problems, but Acuvue Oasys are designated as a "1-2 week" lens, which means you can wear them for a week if you sleep in them, and for two weeks if you take them out at night.

redraidermommy · #28 (**permalink**) 04-15-2011, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by UNIT

I believe some contact lenses are play to sleep in, just not the ones you're only supposed to wear for one day. I'm not sure what brand gave you your problems, but Acuvue Oasys are designated as a "1-2 week" lens, which means you can wear them for a week if you sleep in them, and for two weeks if you take them out at night.

Are you serious about the Oasys?

Goodness! the last doc I saw (who I no longer see), put me in acuvue oasys hydraclears and told me to wear them daily, and that I could sleep in them too. Told me I just needed to take them out twice a month for Clear Care cleaning, and use blink drops each morning & night, and replace the lenses on a monthly basis.

Banditcat · #29 (**permalink**) 04-15-2011, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redraidermommy

Are you serious about the Oasys?

Goodness! the last doc I saw (who I no longer see), put me in acuvue oasys hydraclears and told me to wear them daily, and that I could sleep in them too. Told me I just needed to take them out twice a month for Clear Care cleaning, and use blink drops each morning & night, and replace the lenses on a monthly basis.

As you can see on the top of this page, Acuvue Oasys lenses are listed in the "1-2 Week Disposable" contact lens category.

However, I'm going to give your eye doc the benefit of the doubt and say that

1) if you saw that doctor more than a few years ago the Oasys lenses may have been approved for monthly replacement back them.

2) The schedule given by your doctor was probably suited for your particular eyes.

redraidermommy · #30 (**permalink**) 04-15-2011, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Banditcat

As you can see on the top of this page, Acuvue Oasys lenses are listed in the "1-2 Week Disposable" contact lens category.

However, I'm going to give your eye doc the benefit of the doubt and say that

1) if you saw that doctor more than a few years ago the Oasys lenses may have been approved for monthly replacement back them.

2) The schedule given by your doctor was probably suited for your particular eyes.

It was Jan 2010 when I was RX'd the oasys...and i'm starting to think the doc I saw was a complete dip! (and I've been here since early april, so there's my defense, lol).

And I told him I had allergies.....the schedule he gave me was probably not the best for an allergy sufferer!!!!!!! What a dip

st2 · #31 (**permalink**) 04-16-2011, 06:51 AM

Hi all

I started on Oasys for presb last Saturday. Here's my review as promised.

It was comfortable and I wore them to sleep, it was great for 4 nights.

On the 5th day, in the evening, there was some discomfort like I had lint or something in my left eye. Vision was a bit cloudy. I took my lenses out and disinfected them with Opti-free.

As I checked my naked eyes, there appears to have like a sty inside my upper eyelid. Few hours later, there was just a tiny bit of goopy stuff in the inner corner of my eye, I had been putting eye drops in hope of flushing out whatever might have been there. By late night, everything was fine and what appear to look like a sty was no longer there. It could have been a thick ball of goopy stuff that I thought was a sty, who knows!

The next morning, I put on my lenses and the left lens was a little cloudy but I could get on with the day as usual. By evening, the cloudy vision got worse and I took them and clean them, disinfect and all.

The following morning, I put them in, the left lens was quite cloudy and after a few hours, I decided that I could not see well enough and I had to toss them out.

I'm very happy that I could get a few nights sleeping with them.

Vision wise, reading and computer distance was great; however, with driving... I was very disappointed. I could hardly read the road signs.

If I were to be driving to a strange place and needed to read road signs to get where I was going to, it would make me very anxious. Even on foot, I'd have to be standing like less than 3 feet away to be able to read signs in malls clearly......so there is a trade off and compromise of distance vision with these multifocal lens.

st2 · #32 (**permalink**) 04-16-2011, 07:01 AM

Hi redraidermommy

As far as I remember, Oasys had always been a 1 week continous wear and 2 weeks if you take them out every night, this info is on the Acuvue website.

Wonder how your previous dr decided on his recommendation for the wearing schedule for you?!?!?!

I do find Oasys more comfortable than the 1 day moist though. Hope your eye health improves and that you find some comfortable lenses for your eyes soon.

st2 · #33 (**permalink**) 04-16-2011, 10:52 AM

Hi Bensica

Sorry for the late reply!

I'm glad I found this forum with a lot of helpful information and people here helpful. Thanks to all!

Raidernation11 · #34 (**permalink**) 04-18-2011, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st2

Hi redraidermommy

As far as I remember, Oasys had always been a 1 week continous wear and 2 weeks if you take them out every night, this info is on the Acuvue website.

Wonder how your previous dr decided on his recommendation for the wearing schedule for you?!?!?!

I do find Oasys more comfortable than the 1 day moist though. Hope your eye health improves and that you find some comfortable lenses for your eyes soon.

Hi there st2.

The 1-2 weeks for Acuvue Oasys is the manufacturer's suggestion. Your eye doctor will examine your eyes and decide which schedule is best for you. It may be longer than a week, or it may be shorter, depending on the condition of your eyes.

Banditcat · #35 (**permalink**) 04-18-2011, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redraidermommy

It was Jan 2010 when I was RX'd the oasys...and i'm starting to think the doc I saw was a complete dip! (and I've been here since early april, so there's my defense, lol).

And I told him I had allergies.....the schedule he gave me was probably not the best for an allergy sufferer!!!!!!! What a dip

Hmmm. Sorry to read that. Will you give this "dip" another chance, or are you looking for another doctor right now?

st2 · #36 (**permalink**) 04-24-2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raidernation11

Hi there st2.

The 1-2 weeks for Acuvue Oasys is the manufacturer's suggestion. Your eye doctor will examine your eyes and decide which schedule is best for you. It may be longer than a week, or it may be shorter, depending on the condition of your eyes.

Hi Raidernation11

In redraidermommy's post she says that her previous dr says she could sleep in them and just take them out twice a month to clean and replace them monthly.

redraidermommy has been wearing them as monthly replacement lens, when they are recomended to be tossed out at 2 weeks with daily removal, she sleeps in them for 2 weeks, cleans them and put them back into her eyes and she's had all these eye troubles.

I'm glad she's moved on to a new dr now.

Anazak · #37 (**permalink**) 04-25-2011, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st2

Hi Raidernation11

In redraidermommy's post she says that her previous dr says she could sleep in them and just take them out twice a month to clean and replace them monthly.

redraidermommy has been wearing them as monthly replacement lens, when they are recomended to be tossed out at 2 weeks with daily removal, she sleeps in them for 2 weeks, cleans them and put them back into her eyes and she's had all these eye troubles.

I'm glad she's moved on to a new dr now.

So are saying that wearing the Acuvue Oasys as monthly lenses was the cause of redraidermommy's problems?

st2 · #38 (**permalink**) 04-27-2011, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anazak

So are saying that wearing the Acuvue Oasys as monthly lenses was the cause of redraidermommy's problems?

Hi Anazak

I cannot say with certainty the cause of redraidermommy's eye problems.

I'm saying redraidermommy's previous eye dr should not have suggested those wearing schedules if they are not in line with the manufacturer's recommendations.

SandiStix · #39 (**permalink**) 04-27-2011, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st2

Hi Anazak

I cannot say with certainty the cause of redraidermommy's eye problems.

I'm saying redraidermommy's previous eye dr should not have suggested those wearing schedules if they are not in line with the manufacturer's recommendations.

Hi there st2. What you say makes sense but as Banditcat said, the eye doctor who sees how your lenses fit and so on should be the final judge of how long you can safely wear a given brand of contacts. If you're asking about a monthly lens and you eye doctor says that, given the condition of your eyes, you should probably change them more often, then you should follow their recommendation rather than the manufacturer's. Following a doctor's instructions after they have personally examined you is generally a good plan. In the case of redraidermommy though, perhaps she should have gotten a second opinion. Stuff happens.

Let me make it clear that I'm not blaming raidraidermommy here. She did what she was told, and still ran into problems. I hope she has found relief.

redraidermommy · #40 (**permalink**) 04-27-2011, 01:36 PM

Im glad I found myself the topic of conversation. Yes, I went by the doctors recommended lens wearing schedule, which was obviously not the same as the manufactures replacement plan. I've learned my lesson. I no longer sleep in lenses. I don't have current lens Rx, just all the samples to try out,with more on the way. And, yes I did find a new Dr who is phenomenal, patient,willing to let me trial what ever contacts that fit my Rx until we find the right lens for me. I also took it upon myself to see my pcp to change up my allergy and asthma meds, and she recommended using Alaway allergy eye drops for my eye allergies. I am taking the necessary steps to ensure I don't have another lens disaster. My new doc comes highly recommended, and now works at the same clinic where all my docs work. My husband and my pcp are two of her patients I trust. I don't blame myself for anything, but I learned when it comes to my eye health, to be more proactive, less nieve, ask more questions no matter how annoying it gets, and trust my instinct better. I've received a lot of help from this forum and its helped me gain new insights. Thank you for those who show their support. I'm not some helpless damsel in distress (anymore)...im highly educated and have done enough research now to know the pitfalls of sleeping in lenses and how to sniff out and avoid bad docs. This is an informative site and I appreciate all the help and feedback so far. Feel free to carry on the rest of the conversation.

Iseeall · #41 (**permalink**) 04-27-2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redraidermommy

Im glad I found myself the topic of conversation. Yes, I went by the doctors recommended lens wearing schedule, which was obviously not the same as the manufactures replacement plan. I've learned my lesson. I no longer sleep in lenses. I don't have current lens Rx, just all the samples to try out,with more on the way. And, yes I did find a new Dr who is phenomenal, patient,willing to let me trial what ever contacts that fit my Rx until we find the right lens for me. I also took it upon myself to see my pcp to change up my allergy and asthma meds, and she recommended using Alaway allergy eye drops for my eye allergies. I am taking the necessary steps to ensure I don't have another lens disaster. My new doc comes highly recommended, and now works at the same clinic where all my docs work. My husband and my pcp are two of her patients I trust. I don't blame myself for anything, but I learned when it comes to my eye health, to be more proactive, less nieve, ask more questions no matter how annoying it gets, and trust my instinct better. I've received a lot of help from this forum and its helped me gain new insights. Thank you for those who show their support. I'm not some helpless damsel in distress (anymore)...im highly educated and have done enough research now to know the pitfalls of sleeping in lenses and how to sniff out and avoid bad docs. This is an informative site and I appreciate all the help and feedback so far. Feel free to carry on the rest of the conversation.

Well, it looks like things are getting much better for you these days, and I'm glad.

It's kind of strange when people "talk about you" on this forum, isn't it? When I post things here, I expect people to use the "quote" button and comment on the things I've said. They do most of the time. Hopefully they agree with me, but sometimes they don't and that's okay. I'm glad you appreciate the help you're getting from the people of Lens 101.

As far as that "damsel in distress" thing, we try not to "talk down" to anyone here, but sometimes you can't help what people perceive. That's why I can drive myself crazy sometimes typing a reply over and over again, making sure that I don't offend anyone, and sometimes I still do.

Still, I try my best.

I'm glad you found something useful here.

redraidermommy · #42 (**permalink**) 04-27-2011, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iseeall

Well, it looks like things are getting much better for you these days, and I'm glad.

It's kind of strange when people "talk about you" on this forum, isn't it? When I post things here, I expect people to use the "quote" button and comment on the things I've said. They do most of the time. Hopefully they agree with me, but sometimes they don't and that's okay. I'm glad you appreciate the help you're getting from the people of Lens 101.

As far as that "damsel in distress" thing, we try not to "talk down" to anyone here, but sometimes you can't help what people perceive. That's why I can drive myself crazy sometimes typing a reply over and over again, making sure that I don't offend anyone, and sometimes I still do.

Still, I try my best.

I'm glad you found something useful here.

It's all good...I was more or less teasing with the damsel in distress comment...that's usually what I call my sister, haha. I'm just really eager to finally get a lens Rx and was hoping to find a daily due to my horrible allergies. Just relieved to have found a competent doc. Hopefully next week ill know what I want to settle with. Right now the avaira and biofinity are my favs.

ForceBwitu · #43 (**permalink**) 04-27-2011, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redraidermommy

It's all good...I was more or less teasing with the damsel in distress comment...that's usually what I call my sister, haha. I'm just really eager to finally get a lens Rx and was hoping to find a daily due to my horrible allergies. Just relieved to have found a competent doc. Hopefully next week ill know what I want to settle with. Right now the avaira and biofinity are my favs.

Cool. We're looking forward to hearing about your trials of Avaira and Biofinity. May the best lens win.

cosmichippo · #44 (**permalink**) 05-01-2011, 08:07 PM

This is has been a very interesting thread. I've been wearing Oasys lenses since they arrived on the market and last year when I refilled my prescription, I noticed the lenses didn't seem as comfortable. I've been encouraged (and discouraged) to see that others have had a similar experience.

If you are considering changing to a different lens, what lens might you choose?

Chelsee · #45 (**permalink**) 05-02-2011, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redraidermommy

It's all good...I was more or less teasing with the damsel in distress comment...that's usually what I call my sister, haha. I'm just really eager to finally get a lens Rx and was hoping to find a daily due to my horrible allergies. Just relieved to have found a competent doc. Hopefully next week ill know what I want to settle with. Right now the avaira and biofinity are my favs.

I'm glad you found a competent eye doctor as well. I hope to read some good news from you soon.

Avaira Cures Presbyopia · #46 (**permalink**) 05-04-2011, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by st2

Hi all

I started on Oasys for presb last Saturday. Here's my review as promised.

It was comfortable and I wore them to sleep, it was great for 4 nights.

On the 5th day, in the evening, there was some discomfort like I had lint or something in my left eye. Vision was a bit cloudy. I took my lenses out and disinfected them with Opti-free.

As I checked my naked eyes, there appears to have like a sty inside my upper eyelid. Few hours later, there was just a tiny bit of goopy stuff in the inner corner of my eye, I had been putting eye drops in hope of flushing out whatever might have been there. By late night, everything was fine and what appear to look like a sty was no longer there. It could have been a thick ball of goopy stuff that I thought was a sty, who knows!

The next morning, I put on my lenses and the left lens was a little cloudy but I could get on with the day as usual. By evening, the cloudy vision got worse and I took them and clean them, disinfect and all.

The following morning, I put them in, the left lens was quite cloudy and after a few hours, I decided that I could not see well enough and I had to toss them out.

I'm very happy that I could get a few nights sleeping with them.

Vision wise, reading and computer distance was great; however, with driving... I was very disappointed. I could hardly read the road signs.

If I were to be driving to a strange place and needed to read road signs to get where I was going to, it would make me very anxious. Even on foot, I'd have to be standing like less than 3 feet away to be able to read signs in malls clearly......so there is a trade off and compromise of distance vision with these multifocal lens.

Hi,

I had the same problem as everyone else with Acuvue Oasys. I am a 25 year contact lens wearer, with 10 years Acuvue Oasys. Suddenly with a new batch of contacts I had blurry vision. I went in for a eye exam and my vision had changed slightly. I was also told that I needed to wear reading glasses, bifocals or Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia. I tried the stronger prescription for a month.

I couldn't see anything up close. I thought that I would have to switch to the Presbyopia alternatives, but then I read this website!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I tried regular (non-presbyopia) Avaira contacts instead and my vision was perfect up close and far away!!! It is possible that another brand would also work. All I know is that there is something wrong with Acuvue Oasys contacts.

Maybe they are not flexible enough . . . like trying to turn on a 2x4 instead of a high performance snowboard . . . or like trying to hit a golf ball with a stick instead of a well made iron. Until they fix the defect DO NOT USE ACUVE OASYS.

Also if you currently have contacts for presbyopia, don't be fooled by the manufactures defect, try REGULAR AVARIA contacts instead.

Ynot · #47 (**permalink**) 05-05-2011, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avaira Cures Presbyopia

Maybe they are not flexible enough . . . like trying to turn on a 2x4 instead of a high performance snowboard . . . or like trying to hit a golf ball with a stick instead of a well made iron. Until they fix the defect DO NOT USE ACUVE OASYS.

Also if you currently have contacts for presbyopia, don't be fooled by the manufactures defect, try REGULAR AVARIA contacts instead.

Maybe they're just not right for you, and will work great for someone else.

Avaira Cures Presbyopia · #48 (**permalink**) 05-05-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ynot

Maybe they're just not right for you, and will work great for someone else.

They are RIGHT for anyone who likes to see CLEARLY!

If you are told that you have Presbyopia or you have blurry vision up close, then get rid of your Acuvue Oasys and try something else that will give you perfect vision.

I had no problems for years with Acuvue Oasys, but they look like they are not flexible enough to give you the performance of good vision. If you don't need performance and have a very small differential between close and far vision then use the inferior product. If you like the handling of a performance product, then try Avairas.

Jaws · #49 (**permalink**) 05-05-2011, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avaira Cures Presbyopia

They are RIGHT for anyone who likes to see CLEARLY!

If you are told that you have Presbyopia or you have blurry vision up close, then get rid of your Acuvue Oasys and try something else that will give you perfect vision.

I had no problems for years with Acuvue Oasys, but they look like they are not flexible enough to give you the performance of good vision. If you don't need performance and have a very small differential between close and far vision then use the inferior product. If you like the handling of a performance product, then try Avairas.

Seriously. Is Coopervision paying you to sing the praises of Avaira?

I would like to think that I can rely on Lens 101 for unbiased opinions.

Your insistence that they are the The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread and Don't Even Think About Trying Anything Else is a little hard to believe. I'm glad you like them and all, but come on, no one contact lens is perfect for everybody. I know that and you know that.

If you like them, fine. Great. However I have to draw the line at your trashing other brands.

Avaira Cures Presbyopia · #50 (**permalink**) 05-06-2011, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaws

Seriously. Is Coopervision paying you to sing the praises of Avaira?

I would like to think that I can rely on Lens 101 for unbiased opinions.

Your insistence that they are the The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread and Don't Even Think About Trying Anything Else is a little hard to believe. I'm glad you like them and all, but come on, no one contact lens is perfect for everybody. I know that and you know that.

If you like them, fine. Great. However I have to draw the line at your trashing other brands.

This is a completely unbiased review. As I mentioned, I am a 25 year contact wearer with the majority of that with Acuvue.

I want to educate people so they realize that there is an alternative, a way out, a saving option that is not told to you. My Optometrist told me there is only one option . . . stay with Acuvues with blurry vision, Acuvues for Presbyopia and all its problems or reading glasses.

No other option is offered!!!
I fact, when I mentioned that I saw that Acuvue Oasys have an issue with blurriness, the Optometrist didn't believe it. Only after a long discussion did he humor me with a trial pair of Avairas and I instantly had my sight back.

I am giving the gift of sight and knowledge.

Don't believe the Optometrist that you are stuck with blurry vision, switch to Avairas instead.

Finbar · #51 (**permalink**) 05-06-2011, 10:59 AM

Avaira Cures Presbyopia,

I too can attest to a recent change in the quality of the Acuvue Oasys lens. I have worn the Oasys lenses without any problems since early 2007. This past fall, something [b]radically[/B changed in the lenses. The quality of the corrected vision was drastically cut and the comfort of the lens was diminished. My remaining supply of "old" lenses still worked perfectly for me, so, I know that the "new" lenses were defective.

Note: My prescription did not change and no medical problems/etc exist.

As an aside, these problems occurred in lenses with an 8.4 BC. I suspected that Johnson & Johnson (Oasys manufacturer) was having quality control issues and then ordered my same prescription with 8.8 BC. Oddly, the 8.8 BC lenses do NOT exhibit the same visual acuity problems, but, the comfort issue plagued 3 or 4 lenses in each of the boxes I ordered.

I still have the 8.8 BC lenses because the Oasys is truly the best lens I have ever used (20 years of contact lens experience), but, am very anxious because I really have no idea how many "good" lenses I have in my supply.

I am optimistic the Johnson & Johnson will discover this problem and correct it.

BoSoxFan · #52 (**permalink**) 05-06-2011, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finbar

Avaira Cures Presbyopia,

I too can attest to a recent change in the quality of the Acuvue Oasys lens. I have worn the Oasys lenses without any problems since early 2007. This past fall, something radically changed in the lenses. The quality of the corrected vision was drastically cut and the comfort of the lens was diminished. My remaining supply of "old" lenses still worked perfectly for me, so, I know that the "new" lenses were defective.

Note: My prescription did not change and no medical problems/etc exist.

As an aside, these problems occurred in lenses with an 8.4 BC. I suspected that Johnson & Johnson (Oasys manufacturer) was having quality control issues and then ordered my same prescription with 8.8 BC. Oddly, the 8.8 BC lenses do NOT exhibit the same visual acuity problems, but, the comfort issue plagued 3 or 4 lenses in each of the boxes I ordered.

I still have the 8.8 BC lenses because the Oasys is truly the best lens I have ever used (20 years of contact lens experience), but, am very anxious because I really have no idea how many "good" lenses I have in my supply.

I am optimistic the Johnson & Johnson will discover this problem and correct it.

Thanks for telling your story, Finbar. Have you switched to Avaira lenses as well like Avaira Cures Presbyopia?

Finbar · #53 (**permalink**) 05-06-2011, 11:20 AM

Quote:

Thanks for telling your story, Finbar. Have you switched to Avaira lenses as well like Avaira Cures Presbyopia?

No, unfortunately the Avaira lenses did not work for me. I tried them, but, they immediately felt dry in my eye. The closest replacements that I have found are the TruEye, Air Optix Aqua, and the Acuvue Advance Plus.

Folks searching for a replacement to the Oasys would be best advised to trial as many lenses as possible. So far for me, the Oasys is an outlier in comfort. The TruEye is probably about 85% as good as the Oasys.

Spookytooth · #54 (**permalink**) 05-06-2011, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finbar

No, unfortunately the Avaira lenses did not work for me. I tried them, but, they immediately felt dry in my eye. The closest replacements that I have found are the TruEye, Air Optix Aqua, and the Acuvue Advance Plus.

Folks searching for a replacement to the Oasys would be best advised to trial as many lenses as possible. So far for me, the Oasys is an outlier in comfort. The TruEye is probably about 85% as good as the Oasys.

Thanks Finbar. It's too bad those Avaira lenses didn't work out, but at least you found some others to try. So were the TruEye lenses the best you found?

Finbar · #55 (**permalink**) 05-06-2011, 03:57 PM

Quote:

So were the TruEye lenses the best you found?

If I had to switch away from the Oasys (this is increasingly likely), then I would probably end up with either the Air Optix Aqua or the TruEye.

PTUser · #56 (**permalink**) 05-06-2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finbar

If I had to switch away from the Oasys (this is increasingly likely), then I would probably end up with either the Air Optix Aqua or the TruEye.

So what is it about them that puts them ahead of the pack? Are they more comfortable?

Finbar · #57 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011, 11:55 AM

Quote:

So what is it about them that puts them ahead of the pack? Are they more comfortable?

Yes, the TruEye lenses seem to fit my eyes a little better than the Air Optix Aqua. However, in terms of comfort, TruEye and Air Optix Aqua were pretty comparable. The TruEye is similar to the Oasys, but, it does feel slightly dryer after several hours.

If the Air Optix fits well, then it may be a better choice than the TruEye...readers of this post looking for a different lens should really trial any/all choices.

Droopy · #58 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finbar

Yes, the TruEye lenses seem to fit my eyes a little better than the Air Optix Aqua. However, in terms of comfort, TruEye and Air Optix Aqua were pretty comparable. The TruEye is similar to the Oasys, but, it does feel slightly dryer after several hours.

If the Air Optix fits well, then it may be a better choice than the TruEye...readers of this post looking for a different lens should really trial any/all choices.

Keep us posted and let us know which lens you decide to wear full-time, Finbar.

Finbar · #59 (**permalink**) 05-23-2011, 11:15 AM

My hope is to keep wearing the Oasys.

Still, about half of the (Oasys) lenses in each box work perfectly. Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon?

I found this other thread from 2006, so, maybe the problem pops up from time to time...

www (dot) aclens.com/forums/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=1&tid=37535

FirstDown · #60 (**permalink**) 05-23-2011, 11:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finbar

My hope is to keep wearing the Oasys.

Still, about half of the lenses in each box work perfectly. Has anyone else noticed this phenomenon?

I found this other thread from 2006, so, maybe the problem pops up from time to time...

www (dot) aclens.com/forums/toast.asp?sub=show&action=posts&fid=1&tid=37535

So about half of the Oasys lenses work perfectly or half of the TruEye?

UNIT · #61 (**permalink**) 05-23-2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstDown

So about half of the Oasys lenses work perfectly or half of the TruEye?

That link up there mentions Oasys lenses, so I think that Finbar was saying that half of the Oasys lenses that he or she got worked perfectly.

eyeman23 · #62 (**permalink**) 05-30-2011, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finbar

Avaira Cures Presbyopia,

I too can attest to a recent change in the quality of the Acuvue Oasys lens. I have worn the Oasys lenses without any problems since early 2007. This past fall, something [b]radically[/B changed in the lenses. The quality of the corrected vision was drastically cut and the comfort of the lens was diminished. My remaining supply of "old" lenses still worked perfectly for me, so, I know that the "new" lenses were defective.

Note: My prescription did not change and no medical problems/etc exist.

As an aside, these problems occurred in lenses with an 8.4 BC. I suspected that Johnson & Johnson (Oasys manufacturer) was having quality control issues and then ordered my same prescription with 8.8 BC. Oddly, the 8.8 BC lenses do NOT exhibit the same visual acuity problems, but, the comfort issue plagued 3 or 4 lenses in each of the boxes I ordered.

I still have the 8.8 BC lenses because the Oasys is truly the best lens I have ever used (20 years of contact lens experience), but, am very anxious because I really have no idea how many "good" lenses I have in my supply.

I am optimistic the Johnson & Johnson will discover this problem and correct it.

i tottally agree with you here. i have Acuvue 2 and ive noticed the lens in the new package do not work as good as the olds ones. The new package is the one with the curved edges on the plastic. the old package is fully rectangllar in shape and has a large green coloured band on it. unfortunately its impossible to tell which package you have unless you open the box.

in fact im not sure there is a new and old package becasue i placed an order from an online supplier only recently and they sent me the 'old' package but the expiry was well into 2014. so they obviously are still making these lens even now. this problem is so frustrating because the difference is like night and day. the new packaged lens i cant see far away objects properly and its uncomforatble to wear, but then i put in the old lens and i can see fine and its like im not even wearing them comfort wise.. im definitely not imagining anything. Now i just need to find a supplier who only stocks the 'old' lens. i believe these ones have better QC but will probably cost more. That's the only reason why i went with this other company online, because the price was significantly cheaper for the 'new' lens, but now i know you get what you pay for.

come on JnJ fix this issue please!

i just checked, you can tell from the box whether you got old lens or not. the old ones have all numbers in the lot number, where the new ones have letters like JJ.

eyecaramba · #63 (**permalink**) 05-31-2011, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyeman23

i tottally agree with you here. i have acuvue 2 and ive noticed the lens in the new package do not work as good as the olds ones. The new package is the one with the curved edges on the plastic. the old package is fully rectangllar in shape and has a large green coloured band on it. unfortunately its impossible to tell which package you have unless you open the box.

in fact im not sure there is a new and old package becasue i placed an order from an online supplier only recently and they sent me the 'old' package but the expiry was well into 2014. so they obviously are still making these lens even now. this problem is so frustrating because the difference is like night and day. the new packaged lens i cant see far away objects properly and its uncomforatble to wear, but then i put in the old lens and i can see fine and its like im not even wearing them comfort wise.. im definitely not imagining anything. Now i just need to find a supplier who only stocks the 'old' lens. i believe these ones have better QC but will probably cost more. That's the only reason why i went with this other company online, because the price was significantly cheaper for the 'new' lens, but now i know you get what you pay for.

come on JnJ fix this issue please!

i just checked, you can tell from the box whether you got old lens or not. the old ones have all numbers in the lot number, where the new ones have letters like JJ.

Thanks for the confirmation and research, eyeman23. Have you tried contacting Lens.com and seeing if they still have any of the "classic" lenses in their inventory?

Just one more thing. When you said "the new package is the one with the curved edges on the plastic" You mean that the corners are rounded rather than sharp, right?

Finbar · #64 (**permalink**) 05-31-2011, 01:43 PM

Excellent synopsis eyeman23. I have tried lenses from lens.com and from visiondirect.com and they are exactly the same.

In general, the problematic LOT numbers that I have received begin with B009 and B00B. Other bad lots may exist, but, I can attest to the defectiveness of those.

I really hope that J&J fixes their quality control - the Oasys up until this point has been a gift from the heavens.

RawBob · #65 (**permalink**) 05-31-2011, 02:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finbar

Excellent synopsis eyeman23. I have tried lenses from lens.com and from visiondirect.com and they are exactly the same.

In general, the problematic LOT numbers that I have received begin with B009 and B00B. Other bad lots may exist, but, I can attest to the defectiveness of those.

I really hope that J&J fixes their quality control - the Oasys up until this point has been a gift from the heavens.

Thanks Finbar. I hope those lot numbers help people find relief.

eyeman23 · #66 (**permalink**) 05-31-2011, 08:05 PM

heres some pictures of the 'old and new' packaging. along with the box with lot numbers.

this is for acuvue 2, so im not sure if the changes are the same or even have same packing for oasys.

The new one has the missing bottom corner on the cases = no good!

Beckifera · #67 (**permalink**) 06-01-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eyeman23

heres some pictures of the 'old and new' packaging. along with the box with lot numbers.

this is for acuvue 2, so im not sure if the changes are the same or even have same packing for oasys.

The new one has the missing bottom corner on the cases = no good!

With the corners missing, how are you supposes to open them?

Finbar · #68 (**permalink**) 06-01-2011, 10:16 AM

Hi eyeman23,

So, you are saying that the LOT numbers starting with "L0" are exhibiting problems?

madeinshades · #69 (**permalink**) 06-01-2011, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finbar

Hi eyeman23,

So, you are saying that the LOT numbers starting with "L0" are exhibiting problems?

I thought eyeman23 said "the old ones have all numbers in the lot number, where the new ones have letters like JJ." The old ones were the ones that worked better, so if you have a box of Oasys lenses and the lot number has letters in it, beware.

Finbar · #70 (**permalink**) 06-01-2011, 11:02 AM

Quote:

I thought eyeman23 said "the old ones have all numbers in the lot number, where the new ones have letters like JJ." The old ones were the ones that worked better, so if you have a box of Oasys lenses and the lot number has letters in it, beware.

Yup, that was my fear. I have been having trouble with the "B0" LOT numbers. However, I was hoping that the "L0" LOT numbers were not affected (I had some success with "L0" trial lenses).

Unfortunately, it looks like the "L0" LOT numbered lenses may have the same issues...

LP39A · #71 (**permalink**) 06-01-2011, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finbar

Yup, that was my fear. I have been having trouble with the "B0" LOT numbers. However, I was hoping that the "L0" LOT numbers were not affected (I had some success with "L0" trial lenses).

Unfortunately, it looks like the "L0" LOT numbered lenses may have the same issues...

Yes, that would seem to be the case. It's a good thing you found out now before you opened the package.

If you want to contact the Acuvue people, you can do so by phone: 1-800-843-2020
Monday through Friday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Eastern Time

Snail Mail:
Customer Relations
D-QA
7500 Centurion Parkway
Jacksonville, FL 32256

or email at this site: http://www.acuvue.com/contact_us.htm

eyeman23 · #72 (**permalink**) 06-01-2011, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beckifera

With the corners missing, how are you supposes to open them?

thats a good question!, my tip is DONT OPEN THEM, they are crap!

the corners are missing, but the foil can still be lifted up so you have something to grab onto.

ive just opened up another pair just to make sure it wanst a once off, and again the difference is like night and day, i drove to work today i couldnt make out the number plates on far away cars like i could yesterday wearing the old lenses.

and yes the lots with letters in them beware.

I should also add, this is not the first time this has happened. I had this very same issue with these batches a year ago. I then ceased to buy from my supplier again, as another supplier was shipping the old lenses. Then one day i found heaps of unopened boxes of an old prescription so i traded them in for the new precription (to the supplier of the new lenses) In return they sent me my new precription, but in the 'OLD' package. I did not have a problem with these at all. So I assumed that they had gotten rid of the bad batches so i then place another order with them, but unfortunatley i get the new batches again!...and thats where im up to now grrr.

so in conclusion ive had this issue across 2 different prescriptions and it dates back to more than a year. It is untrue that they do not produce the old packaged lenses because if you look at the expiration dates you will see that its 2014 on the so called 'run out models'

Avaira Cures Presbyopia · #73 (**permalink**) 06-01-2011, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finbar

Yup, that was my fear. I have been having trouble with the "B0" LOT numbers. However, I was hoping that the "L0" LOT numbers were not affected (I had some success with "L0" trial lenses).

Unfortunately, it looks like the "L0" LOT numbered lenses may have the same issues...

I just checked the remaining box of Acuvue Oasys and my LOT #B009F0T6LT WITH BAR CODE 7 33905 56282 2

I believe that there has been a major change in the Acuvue Oasys for over a year. This is more than one batch.

In addition, I am considering a change in my user name from "Avaira Cures Presbyopia" to "Acuvue Oasys Causes Temporary Presbyopia"

Anyone who is now wearing Acuvue Oasys and has difficulty reading up close may be having difficulty BECAUSE OF Acuvue Oasys.

Get rid of that brand and switch to ANYTHING ELSE.
Avaira contacts worked for me.
Try anything but don't suffer any longer under a defective product!!!

Avaira Cures Presbyopia · #74 (**permalink**) 06-01-2011, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avaira Cures Presbyopia

I just checked the remaining box of Acuvue Oasys and my LOT #B009F0T6LT WITH BAR CODE 7 33905 56282 2

I believe that there has been a major change in the Acuvue Oasys for over a year. This is more than one batch.

In addition, I am considering a change in my user name from "Avaira Cures Presbyopia" to "Acuvue Oasys Causes Temporary Presbyopia"

Anyone who is now wearing Acuvue Oasys and has difficulty reading up close may be having difficulty BECAUSE OF Acuvue Oasys.

Get rid of that brand and switch to ANYTHING ELSE.
Avaira contacts worked for me.
Try anything but don't suffer any longer under a defective product!!!

Is there a department of the government that can RECALL ACUVUE OASYS, just like the govt can issue a recall of a defective vehicle?

I had to go back to the "dealer" optometrist and pay for additional services to fix a problem that was due to a defective design and manufacturing.

Avaira Cures Presbyopia · #75 (**permalink**) 06-02-2011, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avaira Cures Presbyopia

Is there a department of the government that can RECALL ACUVUE OASYS, just like the govt can issue a recall of a defective vehicle?

I had to go back to the "dealer" optometrist and pay for additional services to fix a problem that was due to a defective design and manufacturing.

I agree that something happened with the manufacturing or design of the original lenses.

We are being offered the "New Coke" and no has told us that the "Classic Coke" has been discontinued. STOP drinking the New Coke and switch to something else!!!

3scompany · #76 (**permalink**) 06-02-2011, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avaira Cures Presbyopia

Is there a department of the government that can RECALL ACUVUE OASYS, just like the govt can issue a recall of a defective vehicle?

I had to go back to the "dealer" optometrist and pay for additional services to fix a problem that was due to a defective design and manufacturing.

Before we call for a recall, is there anyone else who has had a problems with Acuvue Oasys? Do you have a story that similar to the tale told to us by "Avaira Cures Presbyopia"?

Ryan Oden · #77 (**permalink**) 06-05-2011, 07:24 PM

Whenever my contacts get a little blurry, I usually have a loose eye-lash. I pull out the eye-lash and after a few seconds everything is back to perfect vision.

Metsman · #78 (**permalink**) 06-06-2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan Oden

Whenever my contacts get a little blurry, I usually have a loose eye-lash. I pull out the eye-lash and after a few seconds everything is back to perfect vision.

Do you wear Acuvue Oasys lenses, Ryan?

Ryan Oden · #79 (**permalink**) 06-06-2011, 11:14 AM

Yes, I wear Acuvue Oasys with hydraclear plus. I have worn them for about four years or so now. I had other contacts in the past that were far less superior to the Oasys brand. I wear them every day because i dislike my appearance when wearing eye-glasses.

babyblues · #80 (**permalink**) 06-06-2011, 11:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan Oden

Yes, I wear Acuvue Oasys with hydraclear plus. I have worn them for about four years or so now. I had other contacts in the past that were far less superior to the Oasys brand. I wear them every day because i dislike my appearance when wearing eye-glasses.

Thank you for that introduction, Ryan. So are your Oasys lenses clear and comfortable as long as you don't get an eyelash in there?

Ryan Oden · #81 (**permalink**) 06-06-2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babyblues

Thank you for that introduction, Ryan. So are your Oasys lenses clear and comfortable as long as you don't get an eyelash in there?

Yes, I hardly ever have any problems with the contacts at all. Almost always clear and so comfortable that i sometimes forget that I have them in.

Hottchick · #82 (**permalink**) 06-08-2011, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ryan Oden

Yes, I hardly ever have any problems with the contacts at all. Almost always clear and so comfortable that i sometimes forget that I have them in.

That's the mark of a good fit if you can't feel them. Those of us who never tried contacts can't imagine something touching your eye and you can't feel it. I'm glad the Oasys lenses work so well for you.

Avaira Cures Presbyopia · #83 (**permalink**) 06-29-2011, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avaira Cures Presbyopia

I agree that something happened with the manufacturing or design of the original lenses.

We are being offered the "New Coke" and no has told us that the "Classic Coke" has been discontinued. STOP drinking the New Coke and switch to something else!!!

Does anyone know if they switched their manufacturing process, materials or facility?

Guinness · #84 (**permalink**) 06-29-2011, 10:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avaira Cures Presbyopia

Does anyone know if they switched their manufacturing process, materials or facility?

Acuvue Oasys? This thread is so long I'd forgotten when lenses we were talking about.

I did a search, but I couldn't find a website that gave me any information about a change in the way Oasys lenses are made. I did, however, find a page on Facebook where someone wanted to drum up support for a class action lawsuit against Acuvue Oasys. One person complained of "redness, sensitivity to light and blurriness" while wearing them. I don't know if that lawsuit has been filed, though.

Iseeall · #85 (**permalink**) 07-08-2011, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Guinness

Acuvue Oasys? This thread is so long I'd forgotten when lenses we were talking about.

I did a search, but I couldn't find a website that gave me any information about a change in the way Oasys lenses are made. I did, however, find a page on Facebook where someone wanted to drum up support for a class action lawsuit against Acuvue Oasys. One person complained of "redness, sensitivity to light and blurriness" while wearing them. I don't know if that lawsuit has been filed, though.

Just because your eyes are red and sensitive to light, does than mean you have to sue somebody? I'm sorry that those people suffered, but is legal action the answer?

SandiStix · #86 (**permalink**) 07-08-2011, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redraidermommy

Im glad I found myself the topic of conversation. Yes, I went by the doctors recommended lens wearing schedule, which was obviously not the same as the manufactures replacement plan. I've learned my lesson. I no longer sleep in lenses. I don't have current lens Rx, just all the samples to try out,with more on the way. And, yes I did find a new Dr who is phenomenal, patient,willing to let me trial what ever contacts that fit my Rx until we find the right lens for me. I also took it upon myself to see my pcp to change up my allergy and asthma meds, and she recommended using Alaway allergy eye drops for my eye allergies. I am taking the necessary steps to ensure I don't have another lens disaster. My new doc comes highly recommended, and now works at the same clinic where all my docs work. My husband and my pcp are two of her patients I trust. I don't blame myself for anything, but I learned when it comes to my eye health, to be more proactive, less nieve, ask more questions no matter how annoying it gets, and trust my instinct better. I've received a lot of help from this forum and its helped me gain new insights. Thank you for those who show their support. I'm not some helpless damsel in distress (anymore)...im highly educated and have done enough research now to know the pitfalls of sleeping in lenses and how to sniff out and avoid bad docs. This is an informative site and I appreciate all the help and feedback so far. Feel free to carry on the rest of the conversation.

I'm glad to read that you take control of your health. People are doing that more and more these days, and it's a good idea.

sullim4 · #87 (**permalink**) 07-12-2011, 05:05 PM

Unfortunately I too have had issues with my most recent batch of Oasys lenses after wearing them successfully for the last four years. I got a new lot last August and immediately noticed trouble with reading. I disposed of them and put the last pair in from my old batch and they worked fine. However, each pair from the new batch resulted in fuzzy vision.

I've lived with it for the past year thinking it was just me being crazy (or my vision getting poorer) but it is interesting to see that other people have experienced the same issues. I have my annual exam scheduled for Thursday and I'm going to ask for a trial of Air Optix to see if there's a noticeable improvement. This has been driving me nuts.

RacerX · #88 (**permalink**) 07-13-2011, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sullim4

Unfortunately I too have had issues with my most recent batch of Oasys lenses after wearing them successfully for the last four years. I got a new lot last August and immediately noticed trouble with reading. I disposed of them and put the last pair in from my old batch and they worked fine. However, each pair from the new batch resulted in fuzzy vision.

I've lived with it for the past year thinking it was just me being crazy (or my vision getting poorer) but it is interesting to see that other people have experienced the same issues. I have my annual exam scheduled for Thursday and I'm going to ask for a trial of Air Optix to see if there's a noticeable improvement. This has been driving me nuts.

Thank you for your input, sullim4. I hope you will check back with us after your appointment and tell us what your doctor says.

SandiStix · #89 (**permalink**) 07-13-2011, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sullim4

Unfortunately I too have had issues with my most recent batch of Oasys lenses after wearing them successfully for the last four years. I got a new lot last August and immediately noticed trouble with reading. I disposed of them and put the last pair in from my old batch and they worked fine. However, each pair from the new batch resulted in fuzzy vision.

I've lived with it for the past year thinking it was just me being crazy (or my vision getting poorer) but it is interesting to see that other people have experienced the same issues. I have my annual exam scheduled for Thursday and I'm going to ask for a trial of Air Optix to see if there's a noticeable improvement. This has been driving me nuts.

Did you ever find out why those lenses from that one batch gave you fuzzy vision?

Carly · #90 (**permalink**) 07-14-2011, 03:48 AM

Well, I am a rather new Oasys wearer - Maybe 3-4 months. But I have had no problems whatsoever, with any of the lenses. I really hope these 'bad batches' don't find their way to me, as after trying a ton of lenses Oasys are by far the best!

I wear them for a week continuously, take them out for one night then wear them for another week. I have one toric and these are the only lenses that I can wear and not feel, I totally forget I have them in. So I really hope the quality donesn't change.

yournamehere · #91 (**permalink**) 07-14-2011, 08:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Carly

Well, I am a rather new Oasys wearer - Maybe 3-4 months. But I have had no problems whatsoever, with any of the lenses. I really hope these 'bad batches' don't find their way to me, as after trying a ton of lenses Oasys are by far the best!

I wear them for a week continuously, take them out for one night then wear them for another week. I have one toric and these are the only lenses that I can wear and not feel, I totally forget I have them in. So I really hope the quality doesn't change.

Hi Carly. I'm glad that you haven't had any problems with defective Oasys lenses. I'm curious about that schedule you keep though. Are those 1-2 week lenses? I've heard that you can wear 1-2 week lenses for one week if you wear them continuously, and two weeks if you take them out every night. Was your one week in, one night out schedule given to you by your doctor?

yournamehere · #92 (**permalink**) 07-14-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Carly

Well, I am a rather new Oasys wearer - Maybe 3-4 months. But I have had no problems whatsoever, with any of the lenses. I really hope these 'bad batches' don't find their way to me, as after trying a ton of lenses Oasys are by far the best!

I wear them for a week continuously, take them out for one night then wear them for another week. I have one toric and these are the only lenses that I can wear and not feel, I totally forget I have them in. So I really hope the quality doesn't change.

Hi Carly. I'm glad that you haven't had any problems with defective Oasys lenses. I'm curious about that schedule you keep though. Are those 1-2 week lenses? I've heard that you can wear 1-2 week lenses for one week if you wear them continuously, and two weeks if you take them out every night. Was your one week in, one night out schedule given to you by your doctor?

Carly · #93 (**permalink**) 07-14-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by yournamehere

Hi Carly. I'm glad that you haven't had any problems with defective Oasys lenses. I'm curious about that schedule you keep though. Are those 1-2 week lenses? I've heard that you can wear 1-2 week lenses for one week if you wear them continuously, and two weeks if you take them out every night. Was your one week in, one night out schedule given to you by your doctor?

Yes it was. I've had a few check ups after wearing them like this and he was happy for me to continue doing this. I did quetion it on this forum and it was suggested my optician will know my eyes best, so to go with his advice - Which I have.

Stairwaytoheaven · #94 (**permalink**) 07-14-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Carly

Yes it was. I've had a few check ups after wearing them like this and he was happy for me to continue doing this. I did question it on this forum and it was suggested my optician will know my eyes best, so to go with his advice - Which I have.

Yeah, I haven't heard of a wearing schedule like that either, but if your eye doctor told you to do it that way, I'm not going to disagree. May you continue to enjoy those contacts.

sullim4 · #95 (**permalink**) 07-14-2011, 12:44 PM

Just a quick follow-up. My doctor did two things - upped my spherical script in each eye to -2.50 from -2.25, and also gave me a freebie set of trial lenses from a fresh lot. She was hesitant to switch me off of Oasys because apparently my corneas and these lenses have been getting along really well.

I don't know if it was one or the other, but I can see fine now. I tend to think it might be both because the difference is really quite dramatic - I don't feel like I am looking through a cloudy lens anymore.

Petra · #96 (**permalink**) 07-14-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by sullim4

Just a quick follow-up. My doctor did two things - upped my spherical script in each eye to -2.50 from -2.25, and also gave me a freebie set of trial lenses from a fresh lot. She was hesitant to switch me off of Oasys because apparently my corneas and these lenses have been getting along really well.

I don't know if it was one or the other, but I can see fine now. I tend to think it might be both because the difference is really quite dramatic - I don't feel like I am looking through a cloudy lens anymore.

Well, good. I'm glad that you and your doctor could get this figured out. Stick around. If you've got any more questions about contact lenses, glasses or sunglasses, post them here.

evils76 · #97 (**permalink**) 07-24-2011, 12:00 AM

Wow, I'm so glad I found this post. I've been wearing Acuvue Oasys since they came out and although I've never slept in them have found them really comfortable. I just got a new box and instantly found that they were cloudy and irritating after 5-6 hours. I just thought it was a faulty contact so threw it out and tried another one the next day - again the same thing. So after a week of wearing glasses I tried again and the same problem. I found an old one from an order 2 years ago and put that in this morning and no problems whatsoever. So after reading posts on here I've also come to the conclusion something has changed and now wonder what to try. I've been wearing Johnson & Johnsons for 15 years.

Goldar · #98 (**permalink**) 07-25-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by evils76

Wow, I'm so glad I found this post. I've been wearing Acuvue Oasys since they came out and although I've never slept in them have found them really comfortable. I just got a new box and instantly found that they were cloudy and irritating after 5-6 hours. I just thought it was a faulty contact so threw it out and tried another one the next day - again the same thing. So after a week of wearing glasses I tried again and the same problem. I found an old one from an order 2 years ago and put that in this morning and no problems whatsoever. So after reading posts on here I've also come to the conclusion something has changed and now wonder what to try. I've been wearing Johnson & Johnsons for 15 years.

Thanks for sharing the story of your experience, evils76. Have you told your eye doctor about your cloudy and uncomfortable contact lenses? If he or she gives you a different brand I hope you tell us which one and how well it works.

beerwalk · #99 (**permalink**) 07-26-2011, 09:47 PM

I had the same thing happen to me.

I had a test pair that were brilliant and I really loved them, so I ordered 3 months’ worth. As soon as I put them in my eyes I knew they were different somehow. Changed solutions thinking that was the issue. Also change rewetting drops, but nothing helped. Even a fresh lens straight out of the packet irritated my eyes.

I ended going back to the optometrist. He suggested that I try daily lenses as there was no solution involved and could eliminate it as a cause of my problems. 5 different brands and types later I finally found one that I just love………….Acuvue 1 day Moist. These are the best lenses, don’t even know that I am wearing them. Comfortable all day even at work in the air con and staring at the computer. Best of all they are just so convenient, just throw them away at the end of the day. I have been wearing them for about 2 weeks now, and haven’t had a single issue with them.

evils76 · #**100** (**permalink**) 07-27-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by beerwalk

I had the same thing happen to me.

I had a test pair that were brilliant and I really loved them, so I ordered 3 months’ worth. As soon as I put them in my eyes I knew they were different somehow. Changed solutions thinking that was the issue. Also change rewetting drops, but nothing helped. Even a fresh lens straight out of the packet irritated my eyes.

I ended going back to the optometrist. He suggested that I try daily lenses as there was no solution involved and could eliminate it as a cause of my problems. 5 different brands and types later I finally found one that I just love………….Acuvue 1 day Moist. These are the best lenses, don’t even know that I am wearing them. Comfortable all day even at work in the air con and staring at the computer. Best of all they are just so convenient, just throw them away at the end of the day. I have been wearing them for about 2
weeks now, and haven’t had a single issue with them.

Thanks for that, I found an old pair in my toilet bag and out them in - no problems at all. Heading back to NZ in 4 weeks so will talk to my optometrist there and see what they say and what they suggest.

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