Is There Something Better for Dry Eyes than Acuvue Oasys?

Tonythetiger · #1 (**permalink**) 01-27-2008, 11:16 PM

Hi,

I've heard that Acuvue Oasys is pretty good for a weekly disposable contact lens, but it can leave the wearer with dry eyes. Kind of ironic coming from something called "Oasys." Maybe that's why it's not spelled "Oasis."
Anyway, has anyone found that Acuvue Oasys does NOT give them a feeling of dry eyes? Maybe someone has found something they like better. Let me know. Thanks.

OV-102 · #2 (**permalink**) 02-04-2008, 11:07 PM

I can't speak from personal experience, but I do know that I read something about a contact lens called Biofinity. The article said that if you're having trouble with you eyes feeling dry when wearing the Acuvue Oasys contacts, then you should try the Biofinity.
I hope that helps Tonythetiger. Maybe someone else can tell you from experience on this forum.

Tonythetiger · #3 (**permalink**) 05-29-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by OV-102

I can't speak from personal experience, but I do know that I read something about a contact lens called Biofinity. The article said that if you're having trouble with you eyes feeling dry when wearing the Acuvue Oasys contacts, then you should try the Biofinity.
I hope that helps Tonythetiger. Maybe someone else can tell you from experience on this forum.

Thanks for the tip, OV-102.

HMBgal · #4 (**permalink**) 05-29-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonythetiger

Thanks for the tip, OV-102.

Your original post was from quite awhile ago. Are you having good luck with those lenses? I've got dry eyes and am doing pretty well in Proclears.

dda1960 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-31-2009, 09:32 AM

hi,,i agree with HMBgal i had good luck with the proclear as well ,,ever thought of trying a RGP lens? they do not take moisture away from the eye like a soft lens does ,just a suggestion

HMBgal · #6 (**permalink**) 05-31-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dda1960

hi,,i agree with HMBgal i had good luck with the proclear as well ,,ever thought of trying a RGP lens? they do not take moisture away from the eye like a soft lens does ,just a suggestion

The conventional wisdom is that RGPs are good for dry eyes, but boy, I tried for 6-8 weeks and couldn't use them at all. I'm wondering if I was sensitive to the material in the lens. The optometrist tweaked the prescription for me a few time...amaaaaazing vision correction, but he didn't try a different material. I even went on Restasis, omega oils, hot compresses, you name it. Are RGPs all made of the same material?

dda1960 · #7 (**permalink**) 06-01-2009, 06:09 PM

no they are not ,,i had to try several diff pairs before i found one that was comfortable enough for me to wear, and i agree i think i was sensitive to the diff type of silicone/material etc of the lens,, well good luck

Tonythetiger · #8 (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by HMBgal

The conventional wisdom is that RGPs are good for dry eyes, but boy, I tried for 6-8 weeks and couldn't use them at all. I'm wondering if I was sensitive to the material in the lens. The optometrist tweaked the prescription for me a few time...amaaaaazing vision correction, but he didn't try a different material. I even went on Restasis, omega oils, hot compresses, you name it. Are RGPs all made of the same material?

Okay, let me see if I've got this straight. You tried RGP lenses, but they were uncomfortable. The eye doctor "tweaked" the prescription, resulting in "amaaaaazing vision correction" but they were still uncomfortable, does that sound about right?

HMBgal · #9 (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonythetiger

Okay, let me see if I've got this straight. You tried RGP lenses, but they were uncomfortable. The eye doctor "tweaked" the prescription, resulting in "amaaaaazing vision correction" but they were still uncomfortable, does that sound about right?

Yes, that's right. I could see beautifully, for about 20 minutes. My eyes would dry out to the point that the lens was not floating on the tear film. The spots that were dry made it look to me like I was looking through a rainy windshield. They were so uncomfortable that I would have to take them out. I'm using Proclears and while they are comfortable, I don't have very good near vision correction at all. I'm in the strongest add that they make. The far vision is about 20/40, which is the legal requirement for driving in CA. When this year's supply is up, I will be trying out something else....something with a stronger add, but that will still keep at 20/40 for distance. Why do you ask?

Tonythetiger · #10 (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by HMBgal

Yes, that's right. I could see beautifully, for about 20 minutes. My eyes would dry out to the point that the lens was not floating on the tear film. The spots that were dry made it look to me like I was looking through a rainy windshield. They were so uncomfortable that I would have to take them out. I'm using Proclears and while they are comfortable, I don't have very good near vision correction at all. I'm in the strongest add that they make. The far vision is about 20/40, which is the legal requirement for driving in CA. When this year's supply is up, I will be trying out something else....something with a stronger add, but that will still keep at 20/40 for distance. Why do you ask?

Why do I ask, you ask? I just want to make sure I'm understanding you correctly. Thank you for taking the time to explain. I don't think I've ever gotten a response to a post in about a half hour before.

Please keep us posted in your progress, okay?

Meanwhile, do you wear eyeglasses or sunglasses? Maybe you can answer some of the questions from those categories in Lens 101. It seems everyone's just answering the contact lens questions.

HMBgal · #11 (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tonythetiger

Why do I ask, you ask? I just want to make sure I'm understanding you correctly. Thank you for taking the time to explain. I don't think I've ever gotten a response to a post in about a half hour before.

Please keep us posted in your progress, okay?

Meanwhile, do you wear eyeglasses or sunglasses? Maybe you can answer some of the questions from those categories in Lens 101. It seems everyone's just answering the contact lens questions.

I eat lunch at my computer, chewing, reading and typing.

I do wear progressive trifocal glasses, but not fancy sunglasses. I will check out the eye glass forum, though. I am VERY experienced at those.

Tonythetiger · #12 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HMBgal

I eat lunch at my computer, chewing, reading and typing.

I do wear progressive trifocal glasses, but not fancy sunglasses. I will check out the eye glass forum, though. I am VERY experienced at those.

Great. I hope to see some of your posts there soon. In the meantime, how is your relationship with your contact lenses going?

OV-102 · #13 (**permalink**) 11-10-2009, 11:45 AM

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Thanks for the tip, OV-102.

Hey, not a problem Tony. We're here on Lens 101 to help each other. I think this forum is great idea.

rfriel · #14 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 03:24 PM

coopervision Biofinity lenses anyone??

3rd GeN SiHy lenses

packman · #15 (**permalink**) 12-14-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by rfriel

coopervision Biofinity lenses anyone??

3rd GeN SiHy lenses

Tell us about them, rfriel. Don't be shy. When you say "3rd Gen SiHy" you mean "third generation silicone hydrogel" right? Are Acuvue Oasys an example of third generation silicone hydrogel contact lenses? If not, there's a section for Biofinity you can post in.