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10-02-2010, 02:58 PM
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Acuvue Clear
Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum and I've to say that it is really good.
I'd ordered Acuvue clear lenses the other day. I chose them over bausch and lomb because they were cheaper and I being a first time contacts wearer did not want to spend much. Browsing through the internet today, I found out that some people said that they were too soft and also get fogged after about twenty days. I just wanted to know if I went wrong by ordering acuvue clear lenses,Thanks in advance. Cheers. 
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10-03-2010, 02:54 PM
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What lenses did your eye care professional suggest you wear? What acuvue lenses are you wearing? What lens solutions are you using? knotlob
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10-04-2010, 09:31 AM
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If your eye doctor wrote you a prescription for Acuvue lenses, then they should be fine. He or she has examined your eyes and hopefully talked to you about your lifestyle and expectations for wearing contact lenses and determined that Acuvue would suit you best. I hope you love them. Please let us know if there's anything else we can do to help you.
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10-06-2010, 07:57 AM
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Thanks for the reply guys.
Let me give it to straight. First of all I'm from India and I didn't go to the doctor to get the contact lens(You guys have to go to the Dr. to get them?). Call me careless if you have to. I got the lenses today(I'm talking about Acuvue Clear which are monthly replacement contacts. Don't know if its sold there) and they are pretty comfortable, though my vision gets blurry at times when, I think, I blink too much. As for my lifestyle, I'm at college and go for cardio in the early morning thrice a week and thats pretty much it. Rest of my time is spent at closed rooms.
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10-06-2010, 08:48 AM
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Thanks for the reply. Your Acuvue Clear lenses are not available everywhere (i.e. not in parts of Europe or the USA) but seem to be aimed at the Far East/Asian Market as a budget cost lens. They are made of etafilicon A, so are of older technology to the higher oxygen permeable lenses made of silicone hydrogel. Yes, you should have your eyes checked out by the eye care specialist - need not be a doctor, before you wear the contacts and the fit of the lenses should be checked to make sure they are OK for your eyes. Your Eye Care Professional would teach you how to look after the lenses and how long to wear them, clean them, etc. It really is a false economy to save the fitting fee for the lenses and then have to spend a lot more money to have your eyes treated, because the lenses have damaged your eyes through poor fit, or over wear, etc. But that's your decision. By cardio, I assume you mean an aerobic exercise workout like running or cycling in the gym? Yes, in the US a prescription from a professional eye care specialist is required before you can legally buy contact lenses in the US. It varies in other parts of the world. Your vision should not get blurry just because of blinking too much. Blinking is natural and helps bring fresh tears to your eyes and they transport oxygen to your cornea. Are you taking these lenses out at night? How are you cleaning them? i.e. what contact lens solution are you using? When your vision goes blurry, does your vision return to normal in a few seconds, or do you need to clean the lenses? Does the blurry vision happen right away or only after a few hours wear? If clear vision returns in a few seconds, it is probably the lens moving too much on your cornea, but an eye care professional would see that immediately. knotlob
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10-06-2010, 11:07 AM
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Thanks for your advice, knotlob
Yes, by cardio i mean running. I use Renu Multiplus Multipurpose solution for cleaning the lenses and storing them at night. The blurry vision happens quite a few times throughout the day when i have them on. And the vision gets corrected automatically too. So as you said it should be due to the movement of the lens. So do you think I should stick with them or get silicone hydrogels?
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10-06-2010, 12:03 PM
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 .I recently changed Eye Care Professionals a couple of times and one of them persuaded me to switch from my annual lenses (which had a similar oxygen permeability to your Acuvue Clear lenses) to silicone hydrogel lenses. She said that, in her opinion, the best lens materials are only just good enough. The best materials being silicone hydrogel lenses, like Biofinity and Air Optix or other similar lenses. I opted for monthly lenses, although many opticians favour Daily Disposables. I would certainly recommend switching to Biofinity lenses, which I have found very comfortable, but being a higher tech lens, they will likely be a little more expensive than Acuvue Clear. When your lenses become blurry, how long do they stay cloudy (few seconds, a minute, longer) before they automatically clear again? I suggest you have an eye examination and ask to be fitted with silicone hydrogel lenses. The optician can optimise your prescription. Once you have that, you can buy your lenses anywhere (from your optician - perhaps expensive, or via Mail Order - usually cheaper). If the base curve of your existing contact lenses is too high/too loose, then that may determine which silicone hydrogel lens best suits you. I have very high base curve/very flat corneas, which lie outside the normal range, though so far that hasn't been a problem. But I now have a pair of RGP lenses and the base curve fitting on these is quite critical. knotlob
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10-06-2010, 01:48 PM
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Even a bad eye doctor will generally give you a couple of different trial lenses so he can see what lens fits better in your eye. Even a bad doctor will measure your eye.
You're on a budget. Make some calls and see if you can find a place with a price you can live with. Not low enough? Find the nearest school that trains contact lens fitters/doctors (whatever they're called in your country). There may be a clinic where students get practical experience. It sounds like you have the wrong lenses. Don't take the wrong way but none of us have the slightest idea what lenses will work best for you. Order 6 different brands of lenses until you find a lens that works and you might as well have spent the money on an eye exam instead of on lenses you can't use. Silicone hydrogel lenses may be the answer but they're more expensive and some brands work better with some patients then others. Again ordering 3 different brands from the internet is likely to cost almost as much as an eye exam. I'll give you piece of advice. You should not stick with a lens that moves in your eye when you blink so much as to give you blurry vision. The fact that you're even considering staying with such a lens suggests you're not giving yourself good advice. I wouldn't even finish the rest of your box.
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10-08-2010, 09:10 AM
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Hello whyzee, and welcome to Lens 101.
I'm going to have to agree with knotlob and Lurker2010. If I remember correctly, knotlob does have some kind of training as an eye care professional. Even if he's not licensed, he's still very knowledgeable and helpful. I also agree that fitting contact lenses by trial and error will probably cost you just as much as getting fitted by a professional, and has already cost you in suffering with blurred vision. It sounds like you need more help that can be given in a forum such as this. Talk to an eye care professional and he or she will most likely be able to "clear up" all of your troubles. Take care and let us know how it all works out.
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10-08-2010, 02:18 PM
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 . I am an engineer by training so have an enquiring mind and have worn contacts for 35+ years. I try to research such topics that affect me personally (as I wear contacts). The on-line EyeTec Exam Course Tutorial is a useful source of info.I hope that the lack of formal training does not detract from the advice given by myself and Lurker2010 to Whyzee re seeing an eye care professional in connection with contact lens wear .knotlob
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10-08-2010, 03:51 PM
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 I think I found that EyeTec Exam Course Tutorial website. Is this it? http://www.eyetec.net/
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10-08-2010, 04:21 PM
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10-11-2010, 09:58 AM
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10-12-2010, 12:33 PM
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.Let us know how you get on please. knotlob
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10-12-2010, 01:28 PM
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11-27-2010, 04:11 PM
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What Acuvue are you wearing? They are not all monthly. May depend on what part of the world you are, what the manufacturer recommends for wear. Please, it would be easier to read your post if you could avoid text speak. It is not easy to read and since it is a forum (not a mobile phone SMS) it would be preferable if you could spell the words out for us. Otherwise some of us will not even bother to read your posts. Putting a lens into and taking it out of your eye will rapidly become easier with practice. Perhaps you can ask your eye care professional to show you some tips. It is difficult to describe on a forum and without watching your technique, it is difficult to advise. Lenses can become coated with deposits, which cannot be removed after some time. It depends on your tear film composition. These deposits can make the lenses uncomfortable and can even in some cases lead to infection. Be guided by your Eye Care Professional's advice. knotlob
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11-28-2010, 05:05 PM
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which solution should i use or kind? i live in canada and i bought clear care and it burn my eye. how do i use clear care?
do i need anything to clear the lens? because still BURNS AND I RMOVED LENS when i buy which one is good and wontburn my eye??
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11-28-2010, 06:03 PM
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The lenses are given a quick gentle rub in the palm of your hand with Clear Care and then put in your special Clear Care lens case, which is then filled to the mark with Clear Care solution. You leave the lenses in the case for at least 6 hours, otherwise the peroxide will still be active and will burn your eyes. You will immediately see bubbles forming in the Clear Care solution. These are oxygen from the peroxide breakdown and is normal. The Clear Care case has a special platinum/palladium catalyst, which looks like a cog or gear wheel - lying in the bottom of the lens case. This catalyst helps the hydrogen peroxide breakdown into oxygen and water, so that after 6 hours you should be left with a sterile saline solution and disinfected lenses. The catalyst won't last forever and should be changed per the manufacturer's instructions - probably with every fresh bottle of Clear Care. If the catalyst is old/used up/poisoned, then the Clear Care peroxide will not be fully neutralised and you will know about it when you put the lenses in your eye  .My wife uses a slightly different system, based on peroxide, but instead of the catalyst, she adds a catalase tablet and this does the same as the catalyst. It does have a pink colour indicator, which tells you when the peroxide is fully neutralised. Probably only available in Europe. When I used peroxide cleaning systems, I left the lenses overnight in peroxide and then in the morning threw out the peroxide and added a neutralising solution - based on catalase. That neutralised the peroxide in 10-20 minutes. But again I think this is not available in the US. You must NOT put Clear Care solution directly into your eye or you will burn your eye. It must be neutralised for six hours using some sort of catalyst. knotlob
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11-28-2010, 07:05 PM
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11-28-2010, 09:33 PM
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11-28-2010, 09:38 PM
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If your eyes are stinging/burning because of the peroxide, then it sounds like it is not fully neutralised. If it is too cold (say you left in in the snow overnight) that would slow the neutralisation process down. But I guess you are doing this in a warm room/bathroom. So, most likely the catalyst is too old and needs to be replaced. Is it both lenses which give the problem? If only one, then maybe the lens is damaged, though this would feel different. knotlob
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11-29-2010, 04:14 AM
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If it is stinging your eyes for more that a few seconds, best wait until you have the new catalyst. knotlob
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11-29-2010, 09:55 AM
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11-29-2010, 11:52 AM
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I'm not sure what you are asking about the solution time. 3% Hydrogen peroxide/Clear Care is used to disinfect the lens during the 6 hours overnight soak. After 6 hours, it is neutralised and cannot do any more disinfection. Once you have the lenses in your eye, you throw the used Clear Care (neutralised) solution away. Use a fresh batch from the Clear Care bottle for the next disinfection in the lens case. If you want to leave your lenses soaking and not wear the lenses for say 6 or 7 days, then you can leave them in the neutralised Clear Care provided you haven't touched the lenses, otherwise they will not be sterile. After 6 or 7 days (max) if you still want to store the lenses without wearing them, then throw out the old solution from the lens case and refill with fresh, to ensure everything is sterile and clean. knotlob
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11-29-2010, 07:12 PM
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Opticians normally say you would be best to take them out if swimming because they could be lost easily. There has been quite a debate here about why you shouldn't wear them swimming due to the risk of Acanthamoeba keratitis infection. I always wore goggles when swimming as I wanted to swim underwater. To be safe, probably best not to wear them while swimming, or if you do, then just wear a cheap pair of Daily Disposables and throw them away after swimming. I also wore them scuba diving and water skiing, but I did loose one when I took a high speed tumble and the force of the water opened my eyelids - and then no lens! I don't think there is any problem wearing them showering, but many people on this forum advise against it because of infection. I would be a lot more careful with RGP lenses as they are expensive, smaller diameter and easily lost in the water. Dusty environments don't usually go well with contact lenses, especially RGP lenses. You would have to try the lenses in that sort of environment to see what you could tolerate. knotlob
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11-30-2010, 11:10 AM
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12-02-2010, 10:18 AM
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12-02-2010, 10:25 AM
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12-04-2010, 04:34 AM
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I sometimes take a brief nap (not usually deliberate) after a meal in the evening, or if it is very late and I am trying to read but really should go to bed. These 'power' naps only last 20-30 minutes and I have had no problems, but I try to wear contact lenses which are highly oxygen permeable (high Dk value) - i.e. the better silicone hydrogel lenses such as Biofinity or Air Optix, or in my case a high Dk RGP lens, etc. It is not really a good idea if you are wearing old hydrogel technology lenses with a Dk of only 20 or so. They cause a reduction of oxygen to your eyes when your eyelids are closed and your eyes will swell slightly. Even during sleep without contacts in, your eyes will normally swell by about 4% but this reverts to normal after a short time when you wake up. So, it depends on your lenses. A long sleep (several hours) may result in your lenses drying out and sticking to your corneas. As they are removed, some of the surface corneal (epithelial) layer may be removed and this can provide a site for bacterial infection. This is one reason why extended wear lenses are not recommended by some doctors who follow the latest academic research into the effects of wearing these lenses. 20 minutes usually OK. But if you want to sleep, say on an aeroplane for a few hours, best take them out. knotlob
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12-29-2010, 05:55 PM
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As always, follow your doctor's instructions. Has anyone here been told by their doctor that they can sleep in their Acuvue lenses?
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12-29-2010, 07:52 PM
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But as always, I caution against wearing contact lenses 24/7 despite what the lens manufacturers sometimes claim. knotlob
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12-30-2010, 10:25 AM
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12-31-2010, 06:06 AM
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Does the manufacturer say anywhere that a specific person can actually wear the lenses 24/7? If you read the small print, the manufacturer ALWAYS includes a get out clause like "wear as per directed by your eye care professional". The manufacturer will never be stupid enough to expose themselves to expensive law suits that may arise when the wearer develops corneal ulcers, etc. knotlob
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01-07-2011, 04:56 PM
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Acuvue Clear contacts are listed here under "1-2 Week Disposable Contact Lenses." Won't the majority of eye doctor examine their patient's eyes, interview them and--unless something unusual shows up in the exam--prescribe Acuvue Clear lenses to be worn for one week 24-7 or two weeks daytime only?
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01-09-2011, 08:24 AM
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01-10-2011, 11:12 AM
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Don't you hate it when you're late for work because you put your lunch or your car keys down somewhere and can't remember where? Imagine having to cope with something like that and putting in your contact lenses. Of course, on a morning like that, they wouldn't just slip right in. Your contact lens would fold over and then once you got it straightened out it would fall to the floor. 
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01-10-2011, 01:15 PM
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01-11-2011, 12:10 PM
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Seriously, most of the time putting your contact lenses in doesn't take very long at all, especially if you've had lots of practice beforehand.
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01-18-2011, 11:59 AM
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To clean, disinfect and remove protein from your contact lenses: * Thoroughly rinse each side of the lens (5 seconds) with Opti-Free Express. * Fill your Alcon® Lens Case with enough fresh Opti-Free Express to cover the lenses. Store lenses in the closed lens case overnight or at least 6 hours. After soaking, lenses are ready to wear. And now, the fine print: Always follow your eye care professional's instructions. Based upon your individual tear chemistry, your eye care professional may recommend additional products or procedures. If your eye care professional directs you to rub your lenses, place several drops on the lens and rub for several seconds (up to 20). Then follow the directions above. If using Supraclens® Daily Protein Remover, follow those directions, including rinsing before putting the lenses on your eyes. You may leave your lenses in the unopened lens case for up to 30 days prior to wear. Fill your case with fresh solution every time you store you lenses. Never reuse solution. Any more questions?
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01-19-2011, 10:20 AM
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Sorry I couldn't be more helpful, snlens.
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01-20-2011, 10:36 AM
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This isn't texting. You can use as many characters as you want. You can even spell out words in their entirety! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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02-28-2011, 11:16 AM
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If this happens to anyone else, and you're wearing Acuvue or some other extended wear lenses, hopefully you can get to a store before bedtime and buy some more solution. If not, you can probably just leave them in and disinfect them the first chance you get. If you're wearing daily disposable lenses that you can't sleep in, you're pretty much out of luck. You'll have to take those lenses out at bed time and throw them away. Hopefully you can still see well enough to at least function somewhat. If you find yourself in an emergency situation like this, call someone, don't post it on the Internet where you don't know when--or even if--anyone will respond. Call your eye doctor, or if they're not in, the local drugstore or pharmacy can probably help you. The CVS pharmacy in my neighborhood is usually a very good source of information like this.
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02-28-2011, 12:43 PM
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The OP didn't provide their location. In the United States...You should be able to find a store that's open 24/7 which sells contact lens solution and case. It might not be your brand but it should be good for the night.
Think drugstores (CVS/Walgreens), supermarkets, WalMart, 7-11 or even the Mini-mart section of a 24 hour gas station. In a hotel and the airline lost your luggage. The front desk offers items such as razors and tooth brush to guests who forgot to pack. Frequently contact lens solution is available. Nothing is available? Throw out your lens.
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very comfortable better then before
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