Need alternative to oasys

200mg · #1 (**permalink**) 03-14-2010, 09:35 PM

I am currently wearing Acuvue Oasys on trial. I am used to wearing acuvu daily's. the oasys definitely breathe more, apparently because they are silicone, however after a few hours they "fog" up. I get a thin layer of film on them that makes them almost impossible to see out of. My doctor thinks it may be that I have a slight allergic reaction to the silicone. The one-a-days were plastic and I could wear them for hours on end without them ever fogging up.

Has anyone else had tis issue? Is there an alternative to silicon based lenses that also breathe well?

dim0n · #2 (**permalink**) 05-24-2010, 02:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 200mg

I am currently wearing Acuvue oasys on trial. I am used to wearing acuvu daily's. the oasys definitely breathe more, apparently because they are silicone, however after a few hours they "fog" up. I get a thin layer of film on them that makes them almost impossible to see out of. My doctor thinks it may be that I have a slight allergic reaction to the silicone. The one-a-days were plastic and I could wear them for hours on end without them ever fogging up.

Has anyone else had tis issue? Is there an alternative to silicon based lenses that also breathe well?

You should try Biofinity or Avaira. They may be not as comfortable as Oasys but they give a crisp vision and never fogged up. "allergic reaction to the silicone" - is a b*t. I've got the same problem with Oasys as you are. These doctors as dumb as a bag of hammers, the only thing they want is to make a money on you. The only drawback is that Biofinity only available BC 8.6 and Avaira BC 8.5 and they might feel tight on your eye depends on your prescription.

Joeyrosschandler · #3 (**permalink**) 05-24-2010, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by 200mg

I am currently wearing Acuvue oasys on trial. I am used to wearing acuvu daily's. the oasys definitely breathe more, apparently because they are silicone, however after a few hours they "fog" up. I get a thin layer of film on them that makes them almost impossible to see out of. My doctor thinks it may be that I have a slight allergic reaction to the silicone. The one-a-days were plastic and I could wear them for hours on end without them ever fogging up.

Has anyone else had tis issue? Is there an alternative to silicon based lenses that also breathe well?

Hi 200mg,

Sorry to hear (Read?) about the problems you are having with your Acuvue Oasys contact lenses. I did a little research and I think I have a suggestion for you.

First let me tell you that if you want to search for an alternative to Oasys lenses yourself, be careful where you get your information. Make sure it comes from an independent source. I had to filter through a whole pile of sites that basically said "X brand of contact lenses are just like Acuvue Oasys. Why do I say that? Because I sell X brand and I'll make more money if you buy them instead of Oasys."

Okay, if you're looking for something that's close to Oasys, try Acuvue Advance. Here are some of the numbers:

Lens Type
Advance: Spherical lens
Oasys: Spherical lens

Lens Material
Advance: galyfilcon A
Oasys: senofilcon A

% of Material
Advance: 53%
Oasys: 62%

% of Water
Advance: 47%
Oasys: 38%

Available power range
Advance: -12.00D to +8.00D
Oasys: -12.00D to +8.00D

Available base curves
Advance: 8.3mm 8.7mm
Oasys: 8.4mm, 8.8mm

Available diameters
Advance: 14mm
Oasys: 14mm

For the rest of the comparison, go to http://www.acuvue-now.com/acuvue-lenses/acuvue-advance/142-acuvue-advance-compared-to-acuvue-oasys.html

I hope that helps.

Captainteneel · #4 (**permalink**) 09-28-2010, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 200mg

I am currently wearing Acuvue oasys on trial. I am used to wearing acuvu daily's. the oasys definitely breathe more, apparently because they are silicone, however after a few hours they "fog" up. I get a thin layer of film on them that makes them almost impossible to see out of. My doctor thinks it may be that I have a slight allergic reaction to the silicone. The one-a-days were plastic and I could wear them for hours on end without them ever fogging up.

Has anyone else had tis issue? Is there an alternative to silicon based lenses that also breathe well?

So did those answers help you, 200mg?

Caligula · #5 (**permalink**) 09-28-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 200mg

I am currently wearing Acuvue oasys on trial. I am used to wearing acuvu daily's. the oasys definitely breathe more, apparently because they are silicone, however after a few hours they "fog" up. I get a thin layer of film on them that makes them almost impossible to see out of. My doctor thinks it may be that I have a slight allergic reaction to the silicone. The one-a-days were plastic and I could wear them for hours on end without them ever fogging up.

Has anyone else had tis issue? Is there an alternative to silicon based lenses that also breathe well?

Switch to Biofinity (monthly) or Avaira (2 weeks). Those tends not to have the issues, which I think is due to the wetting agent in Oasys.

Ordersixtysix · #6 (**permalink**) 09-28-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Joeyrosschandler

Hi 200mg,

Sorry to hear (Read?) about the problems you are having with your Acuvue Oasys contact lenses. I did a little research and I think I have a suggestion for you.

First let me tell you that if you want to search for an alternative to Oasys lenses yourself, be careful where you get your information. Make sure it comes from an independent source. I had to filter through a whole pile of sites that basically said "X brand of contact lenses are just like Acuvue Oasys. Why do I say that? Because I sell X brand and I'll make more money if you buy them instead of Oasys."

Okay, if you're looking for something that's close to Oasys, try Acuvue Advance. Here are some of the numbers:

Lens Type
Advance: Spherical lens
Oasys: Spherical lens

Lens Material
Advance: galyfilcon A
Oasys: senofilcon A

% of Material
Advance: 53%
Oasys: 62%

% of Water
Advance: 47%
Oasys: 38%

Available power range
Advance: -12.00D to +8.00D
Oasys: -12.00D to +8.00D

Available base curves
Advance: 8.3mm 8.7mm
Oasys: 8.4mm, 8.8mm

Available diameters
Advance: 14mm
Oasys: 14mm

For the rest of the comparison, go to http://www.acuvue-now.com/acuvue-lenses/acuvue-advance/142-acuvue-advance-compared-to-acuvue-oasys.html

I hope that helps.

Wow, way to do your homework, JRC.

Knotlob · #7 (**permalink**) 09-28-2010, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 200mg

I am currently wearing Acuvue oasys on trial. I am used to wearing acuvu daily's. the oasys definitely breathe more, apparently because they are silicone, however after a few hours they "fog" up. I get a thin layer of film on them that makes them almost impossible to see out of. My doctor thinks it may be that I have a slight allergic reaction to the silicone. The one-a-days were plastic and I could wear them for hours on end without them ever fogging up.

Has anyone else had tis issue? Is there an alternative to silicon based lenses that also breathe well?

I would look at the contact lens solutions and the wetting agent in the lenses as causing the allergy - quite a common problem. Less likely to be the silicone hydrogel of the lenses.

Usually best initially to try a preservative free lens cleaner/disinfectant - e.g. Clear Care which is a single step peroxide.

knotlob

Wierdscience · #8 (**permalink**) 09-29-2010, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

I would look at the contact lens solutions and the wetting agent in the lenses as causing the allergy - quite a common problem. Less likely to be the silicone hydrogel of the lenses.

Usually best initially to try a preservative free lens cleaner/disinfectant - e.g. Clear Care which is a single step peroxide.

knotlob

I've heard a lot of good things about Clear Care on this website and others. 200mg should get good results from it.

csbsharke · #9 (**permalink**) 10-05-2010, 07:34 AM

my doc said Avaira are FDA approved for monthly wear

Caligula · #10 (**permalink**) 10-05-2010, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by csbsharke

my doc said Avaira are FDA approved for monthly wear

Seek a new doc immediately!

SandiStix · #11 (**permalink**) 10-08-2010, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by csbsharke

my doc said Avaira are FDA approved for monthly wear

I did a Google search but did not find any mention of Avaira contact lenses being approved by the FDA for use as monthly contact lenses. That doesn't mean they haven't been, but I would ask your eye doctor for some documentation. It may be that your own eyes are healthy enough to wear them for a month, but as far as the FDA is concerned, Avaira lenses are two week lenses.

How did a question about Avaira contacts get in this Acuvue Oasys section?

Captainteneel · #12 (**permalink**) 11-05-2010, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Caligula

Seek a new doc immediately!

Oh, I don't think it's that big of a deal.

Wierdscience · #13 (**permalink**) 11-10-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SandiStix

How did a question about Avaira contacts get in this Acuvue Oasys section?

Post #2, in response to the original post entitled "Need Alternative to Oasys."

That was easy.

ElizabethSydey · #14 (**permalink**) 05-04-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 200mg

I am currently wearing Acuvue oasys on trial. I am used to wearing acuvu daily's. the oasys definitely breathe more, apparently because they are silicone, however after a few hours they "fog" up. I get a thin layer of film on them that makes them almost impossible to see out of. My doctor thinks it may be that I have a slight allergic reaction to the silicone. The one-a-days were plastic and I could wear them for hours on end without them ever fogging up.

Has anyone else had tis issue? Is there an alternative to silicon based lenses that also breathe well?

You got about a dozen replies to your question, 200mg. Were any of them helpful?

Avaira Cures Presbyopia · #15 (**permalink**) 05-04-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Wierdscience

Post #2, in response to the original post entitled "Need Alternative to Oasys."

That was easy.

. . . because Avaira cures the mechanical defects of Acuvue Oasys!

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.

DebiK · #16 (**permalink**) 05-05-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Avaira Cures Presbyopia

. . . because Avaira cures the mechanical defects of Acuvue Oasys!

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.

You almost sound like you're on a mission. I wonder what it could be . . . Avaira Cures Presbyopia?

Lots of people like Oasys. Just read this thread. The title is "Acuvue Oasys Contacts 'Most Comfortable Disposable Lens'." http://www.lens101.com/acuvue-oasys/6108-acuvue-oasys-contacts-most-comfortable-disposable-lens.html

Here's what people at Lens.com have said:

"Acuvue Oasys lenses are the best yet"

"Acuvue Oasys = Very Comfortable"

"A+ in Best Soft Contact, Price and Delivery"

"Acuvue Oasys Contacts-Great Product"

"Acuvue Oasis contacts are the best lens"

That doesn't sound very defective to me.

If you like Avaira lenses, that's fine. I'm glad you found something you like, but how can you say "DO NOT USE ACUVUE OASYS" and that "they" have to fix a "defect"? Just because you couldn't see close up with them doesn't mean that there's a "defect" any more than strawberries are "defective" just because I don't like they way they taste.

Is there anyone else out there who has tried Acuvue Oasys and think that "they" have to fix a "defect" in them?

Avaira Cures Presbyopia · #17 (**permalink**) 05-05-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DebiK

You almost sound like you're on a mission. I wonder what it could be . . . Avaira Cures Presbyopia?

Lots of people like Oasys. Just read this thread. The title is "Acuvue Oasys Contacts 'Most Comfortable Disposable Lens'." http://www.lens101.com/acuvue-oasys/6108-acuvue-oasys-contacts-most-comfortable-disposable-lens.html

Here's what people at Lens.com have said:

"Acuvue Oasys lenses are the best yet"

"Acuvue Oasys = Very Comfortable"

"A+ in Best Soft Contact, Price and Delivery"

"Acuvue Oasys Contacts-Great Product"

"Acuvue Oasis contacts are the best lens"

That doesn't sound very defective to me.

If you like Avaira lenses, that's fine. I'm glad you found something you like, but how can you say "DO NOT USE ACUVUE OASYS" and that "they" have to fix a "defect"? Just because you couldn't see close up with them doesn't mean that there's a "defect" any more than strawberries are "defective" just because I don't like they way they taste.

Is there anyone else out there who has tried Acuvue Oasys and think that "they" have to fix a "defect" in them?

As I mentioned I was a long time Acuvue Oasys user, but when my vision changed I was told that was the end of the road . . . I would be forced into a lifelong use of Acuvue for Presbyopia or reading glasses.

Little did I know that the Doctors were wrong and that they only knew of the limitations of Acuvue Oasys.

Don't be fooled by antiquated technology. You don't have to drive a cave man car with square wheels . . . Try Avairas and see up close again and prove the Doctors wrong!

Jaws · #18 (**permalink**) 05-05-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Avaira Cures Presbyopia

As I mentioned I was a long time Acuvue Oasys user, but when my vision changed I was told that was the end of the road . . . I would be forced into a lifelong use of Acuvue for Presbyopia or reading glasses.

Little did I know that the Doctors were wrong and that they only knew of the limitations of Acuvue Oasys.

Don't be fooled by antiquated technology. You don't have to drive a cave man car with square wheels . . . Try Avairas and see up close again and prove the Doctors wrong!

Well, that "antiquated technology" seems to work for a lot of people, according to DebiK and this forum.

What does that even mean, anyway? "Antiquated technology"?

Avaira Cures Presbyopia · #19 (**permalink**) 05-06-2011, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaws

Well, that "antiquated technology" seems to work for a lot of people, according to DebiK and this forum.

What does that even mean, anyway? "Antiquated technology"?

It means that Acuvue Oasys are not capable of dealing with a more than moderate differential between near and far sightedness. They are not flexible enough to provide vision up close and far away for many people.

Search the Internet and see for yourself, or if you need reading glasses try Avairas for yourself. You may be able to throw those glasses away.

BoSoxFan · #20 (**permalink**) 05-06-2011, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Avaira Cures Presbyopia

It means that Acuvue Oasys are not capable of dealing with a more than moderate differential between near and far sightedness. They are not flexible enough to provide vision up close and far away for many people.

Search the Internet and see for yourself, or if you need reading glasses try Avairas for yourself. You may be able to throw those glasses away.

I did that Internet search, and I found a lot of sites that just wanted to sell the contacts, so they'll tell you whatever they think you want to hear.

Searching further, I found a site that had (presumably unbiased) customer reviews. Here's the site: http://www.acuvue-now.com/acuvue-lenses/acuvue-oasys/49-acuvue-oasys-consumer-reviews.html

Here are some of the titles of the Oasys reviews:

AWESOME

Thanks, Acuvue Oasys!

I Highly Recommend The Acuvue Oasys . . .

Itchy Itchy Itchy!!!

Quite Good

Best Lenses Out There!

I Use Acuvue Oasys . . . Super Comfy

Acuvue Oasys Does Not Work For Me

I Looove Acuvue Oasys

So there you have it.

ElizabethSydey · #21 (**permalink**) 07-07-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BoSoxFan

I did that Internet search, and I found a lot of sites that just wanted to sell the contacts, so they'll tell you whatever they think you want to hear.

Searching further, I found a site that had (presumably unbiased) customer reviews. Here's the site: http://www.acuvue-now.com/acuvue-lenses/acuvue-oasys/49-acuvue-oasys-consumer-reviews.html

Here are some of the titles of the Oasys reviews:

AWESOME

Thanks, Acuvue Oasys!

I Highly Recommend The Acuvue Oasys . . .

Itchy Itchy Itchy!!!

Quite Good

Best Lenses Out There!

I Use Acuvue Oasys . . . Super Comfy

Acuvue Oasys Does Not Work For Me

I Looove Acuvue Oasys

So there you have it.

It sounds like Oasys has many satisfied customers, and a few that are not quite satisfied.

victoria stiles · #22 (**permalink**) 11-23-2011, 02:41 AM

Nice thread everyone. please keep sharing everyone.

luvbostonxo2's · #23 (**permalink**) 11-23-2011, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 200mg

I am currently wearing Acuvue oasys on trial. I am used to wearing acuvu daily's. the oasys definitely breathe more, apparently because they are silicone, however after a few hours they "fog" up. I get a thin layer of film on them that makes them almost impossible to see out of. My doctor thinks it may be that I have a slight allergic reaction to the silicone. The one-a-days were plastic and I could wear them for hours on end without them ever fogging up.

Has anyone else had tis issue? Is there an alternative to silicon based lenses that also breathe well?

there are alternatives like high water content thin lenses but the oxygen permeability is still the highest with Silhygels!

Unfortunately Silhygels are prone to lipid deposits and Clear care is somewhat noted as the preferred solution to maintain silhygels.

NYGiants · #24 (**permalink**) 11-23-2011, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by luvbostonxo2's

there are alternatives like high water content thin lenses but the oxygen permeability is still the highest with Silhygels!

Unfortunately Silhygels are prone to lipid deposits and Clear care is somewhat noted as the preferred solution to maintain silhygels.

I've never heard of silhygels. Is that a brand name or is it an abbreviation of silicone hydrogels?

luvbostonxo2's · #25 (**permalink**) 11-23-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by NYGiants

I've never heard of silhygels. Is that a brand name or is it an abbreviation of silicone hydrogels?

yes its the abbreviation for silicone hydrogels....(pro talk)

luvbostonxo2's · #26 (**permalink**) 11-23-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 200mg

I am currently wearing Acuvue oasys on trial. I am used to wearing acuvu daily's. the oasys definitely breathe more, apparently because they are silicone, however after a few hours they "fog" up. I get a thin layer of film on them that makes them almost impossible to see out of. My doctor thinks it may be that I have a slight allergic reaction to the silicone. The one-a-days were plastic and I could wear them for hours on end without them ever fogging up.

Has anyone else had tis issue? Is there an alternative to silicon based lenses that also breathe well?

for some reason certain people cannot tolerate the Hydra clear moist additive in the plastic content of the lenses which can cause fogging or deposit coatings.

Acuvue Advance ive seen on a few clients that have that problem.

Bootz · #27 (**permalink**) 11-23-2011, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by luvbostonxo2's

for some reason certain people cannot tolerate the Hydra clear moist additive in the plastic content of the lenses which can cause fogging or deposit coatings.

Acuvue advance ive seen on a few clients that have that problem.

You say you have "clients" who wear contact lenses, and you call yourself "luvbostonxo2's." Shouldn't you be impartial for the sake of your clients?

Or do you make sure all your clients wear Boston XO2 lenses?

luvbostonxo2's · #28 (**permalink**) 11-23-2011, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bootz

You say you have "clients" who wear contact lenses, and you call yourself "luvbostonxo2's." Shouldn't you be impartial for the sake of your clients?

Or do you make sure all your clients wear Boston XO2 lenses?

its sign o the times...most patients wear soft lenses (bout 90%)....I only fit and recommend rgp lenses for difficult fits, astigmatism, and dry eyes.....Most people are not brave enough to go through the adaptation process with rgp's. But they do give the clearest and most crisp vision compared to any other type of lens in its class.

Sales reps always come in with spiffs and incentives for prescribing a certain brand of lenses but I am not partial to any brand. I fit all brands! I wear boston xo2 rgp's because of dry eye!

Bootz · #29 (**permalink**) 11-23-2011, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by luvbostonxo2's

its sign o the times...most patients wear soft lenses (bout 90%)....I only fit and recommend rgp lenses for difficult fits, astigmatism, and dry eyes.....Most people are not brave enough to go through the adaptation process with rgp's. But they do give the clearest and most crisp vision compared to any other type of lens in its class.

Sales reps always come in with spiffs and incentives for prescribing a certain brand of lenses but I am not partial to any brand. I fit all brands! I wear boston xo2 rgp's because of dry eye!

That was fast.

So you love wearing Boston XO2 lenses yourself, but you let your clients decide for themselves what kind of lenses they would like to wear. That's cool.

Jaws · #30 (**permalink**) 01-04-2012, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 200mg

I am currently wearing Acuvue oasys on trial. I am used to wearing acuvu daily's. the oasys definitely breathe more, apparently because they are silicone, however after a few hours they "fog" up. I get a thin layer of film on them that makes them almost impossible to see out of. My doctor thinks it may be that I have a slight allergic reaction to the silicone. The one-a-days were plastic and I could wear them for hours on end without them ever fogging up.

Has anyone else had tis issue? Is there an alternative to silicon based lenses that also breathe well?

What's up 200mg. Did you read this big long thread you started?

luvbostonxo2's · #31 (**permalink**) 01-04-2012, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaws

What's up 200mg. Did you read this big long thread you started?

your trear chemistry is prolly reacting the acuvue's hydraclear moisturizing component within the lenses. I see this often in my patients fitted with acuvue silicone hydrogels. However, biofinity and Air Optix Aqua for a great reason causes much much less of this reaction.

luvbostonxo2's · #32 (**permalink**) 01-04-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bootz

That was fast.

So you love wearing Boston XO2 lenses yourself, but you let your clients decide for themselves what kind of lenses they would like to wear. That's cool.

well after years of doing this business...i can sorta tell which will be better soft lens wearers or rgp wearers. The most frequent issue I see is overwear issues, fitting and lens issues, and lack of hygiene causing infection.

I can also tell who is motivated to wear contacts. there has to be at least the motivation. Low power contact lens wearers fail the most.

PTUser · #33 (**permalink**) 01-05-2012, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by luvbostonxo2's

well after years of doing this business...i can sorta tell which will be better soft lens wearers or rgp wearers. The most frequent issue I see is overwear issues, fitting and lens issues, and lack of hygiene causing infection.

I can also tell who is motivated to wear contacts. there has to be at least the motivation. Low power contact lens wearers fail the most.

Interesting. Thank you for that insight into contact lens wearing habits. If you haven't started doing it already, maybe you can look around and see if anyone is saying that it's okay to over wear your contact lenses. There are a few posts that try to say that you can wear Acuvue Oasys and other lenses as long as you want, but they try to tell you to replace your contacts on a regular basis so they will sell more of them.

Wierdscience · #34 (**permalink**) 01-12-2012, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by luvbostonxo2's

well after years of doing this business...i can sorta tell which will be better soft lens wearers or rgp wearers. The most frequent issue I see is overwear issues, fitting and lens issues, and lack of hygiene causing infection.

So those are the people who would be better off with soft lenses, right?

luvbostonxo2's · #35 (**permalink**) 01-12-2012, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Wierdscience

So those are the people who would be better off with soft lenses, right?

Actually I would recommend NO lens wear because then its more about compliance!

luvbostonxo2's · #36 (**permalink**) 01-12-2012, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by PTUser

Interesting. Thank you for that insight into contact lens wearing habits. If you haven't started doing it already, maybe you can look around and see if anyone is saying that it's okay to over wear your contact lenses. There are a few posts that try to say that you can wear Acuvue Oasys and other lenses as long as you want, but they try to tell you to replace your contacts on a regular basis so they will sell more of them.

How dirty they get determines how and how long disposable lenses are worn and replaced with a new pair!