New Acuvue Oasys Contact Prescription is Blurry

Logopolis · #1 (**permalink**) 03-17-2008, 01:34 PM

Can anybody explain how you can go to your eye doctor and get the same contacts you've always worn (Acuvue Oasys) but in a slightly different prescription, then discover that your vision is blurry? Is it possible that the eye doc could have changed your prescription when he didn't need to?

Avaira Cures Presbyopia · #2 (**permalink**) 04-29-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Logopolis

Can anybody explain how you can go to your eye doctor and get the same contacts you've always worn (Acuvue Oasys) but in a slightly different prescription, then discover that your vision is blurry? Is it possible that the eye doc could have changed your prescription when he didn't need to?

Hi, I had the same problem . . .
I used Acuvue Oasys for many years with clear vision, then as my vision changed the Acuvue Oasys was no longer able to provide both near and far sightedness. Everything up close was blurry.
My doctor told me that my only choice was to wear reading glasses, bifocals or Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia. All of these are inconvenient and only partially effective.

Then I read about the greater range of vision provided by Avaira Lenses.

Many people are having blurring issues with Acuvue Oasys which are cured by changing to Avaira. I mentioned this to my Optometrist and he had never heard of this and he didn't believe it . . . "you can't believe everything you read on the Internet."

After some discussion, he decided to humor me with a trial pair of Avaira.
I put them in and it was like night and day. Everything was crystal clear up close and far away! The optometrist retested me with them in and was completely shocked! I am now using the Avairas and have perfect vision.

Captainteneel · #3 (**permalink**) 04-29-2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Logopolis

Can anybody explain how you can go to your eye doctor and get the same contacts you've always worn (Acuvue Oasys) but in a slightly different prescription, then discover that your vision is blurry? Is it possible that the eye doc could have changed your prescription when he didn't need to?

I suppose it's possible that the doctor could have changed your prescription unnecessarily, but it's also possible that he or she made a mistake, or maybe someone else down the line. The one who called in the prescription, the person who actually made the lenses, etc.

Avaira Cures Presbyopia · #4 (**permalink**) 04-29-2011, 09:57 AM

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I suppose it's possible that the doctor could have changed your prescription unnecessarily, but it's also possible that he or she made a mistake, or maybe someone else down the line. The one who called in the prescription, the person who actually made the lenses, etc.

No . . . It's not human error but the inability of Acuvue Oasys to provide the flexibility for a full range of vision.

I wore Acuvue Oasys for 10 years and my vision changed slightly.
I got a new higher prescription and I could no longer see up close without reading glasses. I was told that reading glasses, bifocals and/or Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia were my only options.

I did some research and went back one month later.
I was given an IDENTICAL prescription of Avaira and I COULD SEE UP CLOSE AGAIN

Give it a try. If you wear reading glasses and wear Acuvue Oasys, get rid of Acuvue Oasys and your reading glasses and switch to the same prescription of Avaira. You will SEE

the results.

Avaira Cures Presbyopia · #5 (**permalink**) 04-29-2011, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Captainteneel

I suppose it's possible that the doctor could have changed your prescription unnecessarily, but it's also possible that he or she made a mistake, or maybe someone else down the line. The one who called in the prescription, the person who actually made the lenses, etc.

I just double checked a left over package of my old Acuvue Oasys contacts and they are exactly the same prescription.
It's not human error but a design flaw.

Metsman · #6 (**permalink**) 04-29-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Avaira Cures Presbyopia

I just double checked a left over package of my old Acuvue Oasys contacts and they are exactly the same prescription.
It's not human error but a design flaw.

Well, I guess that settles it then.

Finbar · #7 (**permalink**) 05-02-2011, 11:52 AM

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Logopolis wrote:
Can anybody explain how you can go to your eye doctor and get the same contacts you've always worn (Acuvue Oasys) but in a slightly different prescription, then discover that your vision is blurry? Is it possible that the eye doc could have changed your prescription when he didn't need to?

Recent comfort and vision problems have been reported from other Acuvue Oasys viewers, too. I had been wearing the Oasys lenses without any complaints for years until last fall when I noticed that my new lenses with the EXACT same prescription were no longer fully correcting my vision. My prescription did not change and my old lenses worked perfectly, but, the new ones were defective.

Here is the thread that describes the issue:

The site is precluding me from posting URLs, so, here is the thread title: Long time user of Oasys, notice any change in lens, comfort?

The thread was started by st2 on 04-02-2011.

www dot lens101.com/acuvue-oasys/126959-long-time-user-oasys-notice-any-change-lens-comfort.htmllens101.com/acuvue-oasys/126959-long-time-user-oasys-notice-any-change-lens-comfort.html

mamcita · #8 (**permalink**) 05-02-2011, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Finbar

Recent comfort and vision problems have been reported from other Acuvue Oasys viewers, too. I had been wearing the Oasys lenses with any complaints for years until last fall when I noticed that my new lenses with the EXACT same prescription were no longer fully correcting my vision. My prescription did not change and my old lenses worked perfectly, but, the new ones were defective.

Here is the thread that describes the issue:

The site is precluding me from posting URLs, so, here is the thread title: Long time user of Oasys, notice any change in lens, comfort?

The thread was started by st2 on 04-02-2011.

www dot lens101.com/acuvue-oasys/126959-long-time-user-oasys-notice-any-change-lens-comfort.htmllens101.com/acuvue-oasys/126959-long-time-user-oasys-notice-any-change-lens-comfort.html

That's quite a thread there, Finbar. I discovered that the easiest way to find it was to go to search for the title "Long Time User Oasys Notice Any Change Lens Comfort" here in the Oasys section.

Logopolis · #9 (**permalink**) 12-15-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Finbar

Recent comfort and vision problems have been reported from other Acuvue Oasys viewers, too. I had been wearing the Oasys lenses without any complaints for years until last fall when I noticed that my new lenses with the EXACT same prescription were no longer fully correcting my vision. My prescription did not change and my old lenses worked perfectly, but, the new ones were defective.

What's the latest, Finbar? Are you still having comfort and vision problems with your Acuvue Oasys contact lenses?

Metsman · #10 (**permalink**) 12-16-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Logopolis

What's the latest, Finbar? Are you still having comfort and vision problems with your Acuvue Oasys contact lenses?

I hope Finbar is comfortable. I thought things were settled.

Logopolis · #11 (**permalink**) 01-26-2012, 04:09 PM

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I hope Finbar is comfortable. I thought things were settled.

We haven't heard from Finbar in about nine months so far. I think things are settled now.

Metsman · #12 (**permalink**) 01-26-2012, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Logopolis

We haven't heard from Finbar in about nine months so far. I think things are settled now.

Either that or so unsettled thay Finbar is unable to log in to Lens 101. I hope you're right, Logopolis. I like your version of events better.

Liana1 · #13 (**permalink**) 03-27-2012, 11:54 PM

Not sure if this is the best thread for my question or if I should start a new one.
I am 45 y.o. and have worn a small prescription of -1 for distance for many years. I have been wearing mostly contacts and prefer to continue to do so. Lately I can no longer read with my contacts on. When I wear glasses I need to remove them to read. HOWEVER, I CAN READ EASILY WITHOUT MY CONTACTS OR GLASSES (which I need for distance only).

I went for a new bi-focal contact lense prescription (I figured all I needed was a prescription that is clear, i.e., prescription free, on the buttom).
I was given bi-focal Acuvue Oasys with a reading prescription on the bottom and a distance prescription on the top part. Problem is, READING IS BLURRY WITH THESE CONTACTS (when I can read sharply without them). I was told that I may need reading glasses in addition to these bi-focal contact lenses. For reading glasses I could have stayed with my previous -1 contacts. I keep thinking there has to be a better solution as I shouldn't need to compromize on blurry short distance vision with bi-focals.
Any advice?

Iseeall · #14 (**permalink**) 03-28-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Liana1

Not sure if this is the best thread for my question or if I should start a new one.
I am 45 y.o. and have worn a small prescription of -1 for distance for many years. I have been wearing mostly contacts and prefer to continue to do so. Lately I can no longer read with my contacts on. When I wear glasses I need to remove them to read. HOWEVER, I CAN READ EASILY WITHOUT MY CONTACTS OR GLASSES (which I need for distance only).

I went for a new bi-focal contact lens prescription (I figured all I needed was a prescription that is clear, i.e., prescription free, on the bottom).
I was given bi-focal Acuvue Oasys with a reading prescription on the bottom and a distance prescription on the top part. Problem is, READING IS BLURRY WITH THESE CONTACTS (when I can read sharply without them). I was told that I may need reading glasses in addition to these bi-focal contact lenses. For reading glasses I could have stayed with my previous -1 contacts. I keep thinking there has to be a better solution as I shouldn't need to compromise on blurry short distance vision with bifocals.
Any advice?

Hi Liana. Welcome to Lens 101. I think you're right that you need to get some new bifocal contacts with no prescription on the bottom. I think you should make another appointment and tell your doctor about your difficulty with reading.

luvbostonxo2's · #15 (**permalink**) 03-29-2012, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Iseeall

Hi Liana. Welcome to Lens 101. I think you're right that you need to get some new bifocal contacts with no prescription on the bottom. I think you should make another appointment and tell your doctor about your difficulty with reading.

there are many more options avaiable to you ....so please bring those eyes in to see your ecp.