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Old 11-07-2011, 07:35 PM
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Smile Sharing my story....

I have been wearing contacts since August after 25+ years of only wearing glasses. I always said I didn't want anything directly in my eye. Well, I got tired of glasses and decided to try contacts. I like them. took me a week or two to get used to inserting and removing them but by now, I'm ok with it.
I am wearing AirOptix Aqua -1.25 in my left eye, 0.50 Astigmatism right. Both lenses are now working out pretty good for me. I was given PureMoist CL solution at the beginning. I thought I liked it and also started using the matching rewetting drops. The issues started after about 1 month. I would leave the lenses in for a few days and I ended up with "albino eyes". I'd leave them out for 3-4 days, wore my glasses, then start again with contacts (I did not leave them in overnight). Same issue again after a few days of wearing the contacts. Eyes got red, burning, very dry...... I was almost ready to give up when it dawned on me that it MAY be the solution. I switched to ClearCare with an additional saline rinse before inserting the contacts (I do not trust the little silver disc completely so I use the saline just in case the disc didn't work right and didn't neutralize the hydrogen peroxide...

No problems with red eyes since the switch, I am even able to leave them in for 3-4 days straight - yes, they are approved for extended wear!). Also no longer using the PureMoist drops, I switched to B&L Sensitive Eyes Rewetting drops with OptiFree Replenish for protein deposits. i'm glad I didn't give up on contacts but instead decided to play with the numerous solutions available.

Moral of the story: If you are having issues with your contacts, consider changing solutions and/or rewetting drops. Your problem might be solved, mine seems to be!
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Old 11-08-2011, 10:06 AM
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I switched to ClearCare with an additional saline rinse before inserting the contacts (I do not trust the little silver disc completely so I use the saline just in case the disc didn't work right and didn't neutralize the hydrogen peroxide...
Do you think you'll eventually get to the point of "trusting" the Clear Care disc and skipping the saline? It will save you a little money and time.
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Old 11-08-2011, 03:32 PM
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Do you think you'll eventually get to the point of "trusting" the Clear Care disc and skipping the saline? It will save you a little money and time.
I doubt it. I am a nurse and had peroxide splash into my eyes years ago. Burns like hell! Lol! So, I think I'll just spend the extra few bucks a month - just to be sure & to make myself feel better......
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Old 11-08-2011, 04:07 PM
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I doubt it. I am a nurse and had peroxide splash into my eyes years ago. Burns like hell! Lol! So, I think I'll just spend the extra few bucks a month - just to be sure & to make myself feel better......
well, I certainly understand your reluctance to let any more peroxide get in your eyes. If peace of mind is worth a few extra bucks a month, so be it.
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