Brand new pair of Avaira's - cloudy vision

jcatl · #1 (**permalink**) 06-25-2011, 05:33 PM

Hi, I wore a pair of Avaira lenses for about 3 weeks with no issues - it was a sample pair from my eye doc and I was OK with them so ordered about a year's worth (discount).

I've put in the first pair of the order I received, and after about 30 minutes bright rooms are cloudy, like there's a haze on my vision. This is in both eyes so I don't think it's a defect, just a side effect of the lens.

Any ideas?

Update: after removing the lenses the cloudiness persisted but has dissipated. There's no question the contacts caused it. Could it be some sort of shipping solution? Should I rinse them when I open a new pair? They are soaking in MP solution now so I'll find out if it's still there tomorrow.

Jurassicmark · #2 (**permalink**) 06-27-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jcatl

No, this is the only brand and only pair of contacts that I've experienced this with.

After a couple of days I would say it's more of a "glare" effect than anything.

I first noticed it walking into my condo from being outside and while the condo was fairly dark, the windows have daylight shades and the contrast between the dark condo and bright windows causes glare. I've been wearing them all day today (7.5 hours) without any issues so perhaps whatever side effect was there is wearing off.

Good, I'm glad things are better for you now. When I was reading Wookiee74's question about how many contacts you've worn, I began to think that maybe you just got a bad pair of lenses. Maybe a fresh pair will help you see things in a new light.

Wookiee74 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-12-2011, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jurassicmark

Good, I'm glad things are better for you now. When I was reading Wookiee74's question about how many contacts you've worn, I began to think that maybe you just got a bad pair of lenses. Maybe a fresh pair will help you see things in a new light.

I was thinking the same thing, Jurrassicmark.

tcdraper · #4 (**permalink**) 07-17-2011, 03:43 PM

Wow. I googled cloudy vision from contacts and I got to this forum post.

I have the exact same problem, but I only have Avaira in my left eye (no problem with the right eye, which is Oasys). About 30 minutes after putting it in, my vision got all cloudy in the left eye. After about six hours, I finally got back home and took out the contact. The cloudiness persisted and it's still pretty cloudy.

You've made it so I'm not worried anymore. Hopefully it will go away soon.

This never happened with the trial Avairas that I got a month or two ago. Just bought these new Avaira's from Costco. Expiration of 04/2015 Lot #508205005705. Maybe we got a bad batch?

I don't want to go through this every two weeks when I open a new package...

Bessie · #5 (**permalink**) 07-18-2011, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tcdraper

Wow. I googled cloudy vision from contacts and I got to this forum post.

I have the exact same problem, but I only have Avaira in my left eye (no problem with the right eye, which is Oasys). About 30 minutes after putting it in, my vision got all cloudy in the left eye. After about six hours, I finally got back home and took out the contact. The cloudiness persisted and it's still pretty cloudy.

You've made it so I'm not worried anymore. Hopefully it will go away soon.

This never happened with the trial Avairas that I got a month or two ago. Just bought these new Avaira's from Costco. Expiration of 04/2015 Lot #508205005705. Maybe we got a bad batch?

I don't want to go through this every two weeks when I open a new package...

Welcome to Lens 101, tcdraper. I'm glad Google led you here. I hope you will let us know how you're doing in the next few weeks.

SteveDelMuerto · #6 (**permalink**) 07-19-2011, 04:59 PM

I also am experiencing cloudy vision(not blurry) from my Avaira Toric contacts. I just received them in the mail less than an hour ago and have had them in for about 1/2 hour. Could it be a bad batch? I live in Phoenix, could it be the heat they were subjected to in transit, it's over 105 degrees today? This is the first time I have ordered contacts through the mail. Any answers would be most appreciated.

Healinghands2 · #7 (**permalink**) 07-20-2011, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SteveDelMuerto

I also am experiencing cloudy vision(not blurry) from my Avaira Toric contacts. I just received them in the mail less than an hour ago and have had them in for about 1/2 hour. Could it be a bad batch? I live in Phoenix, could it be the heat they were subjected to in transit, it's over 105 degrees today? This is the first time I have ordered contacts through the mail. Any answers would be most appreciated.

I would imagine that the Phoenix Post Office has ways of preventing mail from being damaged by the heat, but maybe someone made a mistake.
It could also be a bad batch, as you suggested. You should probably call the people or office who sent you those lenses and let them know what happened, and then come back and tell us what they told you. Hopefully it was just one of those things.

Lobster_Ears · #8 (**permalink**) 07-20-2011, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tcdraper

Wow. I googled cloudy vision from contacts and I got to this forum post.

I have the exact same problem, but I only have Avaira in my left eye (no problem with the right eye, which is Oasys). About 30 minutes after putting it in, my vision got all cloudy in the left eye. After about six hours, I finally got back home and took out the contact. The cloudiness persisted and it's still pretty cloudy.

You've made it so I'm not worried anymore. Hopefully it will go away soon.

This never happened with the trial Avairas that I got a month or two ago. Just bought these new Avaira's from Costco. Expiration of 04/2015 Lot #508205005705. Maybe we got a bad batch?

I don't want to go through this every two weeks when I open a new package...

I have the same problem as you except I have Avaira Toric in both my eyes, but the cloudiness only effects my left eye. My trial pair was fine and my first real pair gave me issues for the first 2 days and then were suddenly fine for the remaining 2 weeks. I just put in my new ones and lo and behold the cloudiness is back in the left eye again. I don't want to go through this every time I put new ones in. It definitely sounds like a bad batch.

I wonder if we can get our money back.

Logopolis · #9 (**permalink**) 07-20-2011, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Lobster_Ears

I have the same problem as you except I have Avaira Toric in both my eyes, but the cloudiness only effects my left eye. My trial pair was fine and my first real pair gave me issues for the first 2 days and then were suddenly fine for the remaining 2 weeks. I just put in my new ones and lo and behold the cloudiness is back in the left eye again. I don't want to go through this every time I put new ones in. It definitely sounds like a bad batch.

I wonder if we can get our money back.

Have you tried contacting the company or eye doctor that you got the lenses from?

Lobster_Ears · #10 (**permalink**) 07-20-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Logopolis

Have you tried contacting the company or eye doctor that you got the lenses from?

Not yet because after it went away the first time I thought it was just a fluke, but now that it's back with this pair I may have to.

Logopolis · #11 (**permalink**) 07-20-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lobster_Ears

Not yet because after it went away the first time I thought it was just a fluke, but now that it's back with this pair I may have to.

Sorry. Do you need contact information? We can probably find you a phone number or an email address for CooperVision. It's probably already on this site somewhere.

Lobster_Ears · #12 (**permalink**) 07-21-2011, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Logopolis

Sorry. Do you need contact information? We can probably find you a phone number or an email address for CooperVision. It's probably already on this site somewhere.

Thanks. I'm sure I can find the number myself, but you can post it if you want to. I just looked at the expiration date and it is the same as the other user's, 4/2015. The lot number is different though. My right contacts expire in 2013 and they are fine, so maybe everyone should check the expiration date on there's and tell us if your's is also 4/2015

Jaws · #13 (**permalink**) 07-21-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Lobster_Ears

Thanks. I'm sure I can find the number myself, but you can post it if you want to. I just looked at the expiration date and it is the same as the other user's, 4/2015. The lot number is different though. My right contacts expire in 2013 and they are fine, so maybe everyone should check the expiration date on there's and tell us if your's is also 4/2015

Wow, there sure are a lot of people logging in here with Avaira problems. I'd be curious to know what they say into your Lobster Ears when you call them.

bbguy5 · #14 (**permalink**) 08-01-2011, 10:09 AM

I have the same issue. I've been wearing Avaria's for just over a year. I had regular lenses, and this year i got the Avaria toric's to correct an astigmastism. This is the first pair out of the box, the left contact (regular avaria, no astigmatism) is fine, but the right eye which is an Avaria Toric got all cloudy 30 minutes after I put it in, while I was riding my motorcycle (with helmet so wind kept to a minimum. Seems like the problem may be growing....

I took it out and the cloudyness persisted. Still have it (hard to program with a couldy eye!!!!!!). Calling the opto to see what they say.

MaryTamm2 · #15 (**permalink**) 08-01-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bbguy5

I have the same issue. I've been wearing Avaria's for just over a year. I had regular lenses, and this year i got the Avaria toric's to correct an astigmastism. This is the first pair out of the box, the left contact (regular avaria, no astigmatism) is fine, but the right eye which is an Avaria Toric got all cloudy 30 minutes after I put it in, while I was riding my motorcycle (with helmet so wind kept to a minimum. Seems like the problem may be growing....

I took it out and the cloudyness persisted. Still have it (hard to program with a couldy eye!!!!!!). Calling the opto to see what they say.

Let us know what your eye doctor says, okay? Maybe that will help a whole bunch of people in this forum.

bbguy5 · #16 (**permalink**) 08-01-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by MaryTamm2

Let us know what your eye doctor says, okay? Maybe that will help a whole bunch of people in this forum.

Will do. My eye was cloudy for about 2 hours. Its back to normal and i put a daily contact in so i could see. Doc wants me to put the Avaria Toric back in before i go see him at 4.

Info to come

Spongebob · #17 (**permalink**) 08-01-2011, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bbguy5

Will do. My eye was cloudy for about 2 hours. Its back to normal and i put a daily contact in so i could see. Doc wants me to put the Avaria Toric back in before i go see him at 4.

Info to come

Thanks bbguy5. We look forward to your next post.

bbguy5 · #18 (**permalink**) 08-01-2011, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Spongebob

Thanks bbguy5. We look forward to your next post.

Apparently Torics aren't for everyone. I put them back in, and rode to the dr's office about an hour away from work (right by my house). As I was riding, stuff got cloudier and cloudier. I got there and he said my eyes just cant handle the Toric and put me back on a spherical lens. He said to try it and see what happens. Hopefully this cloudiness will go away sometime shortly.

I did notice that my eye was all red (like allergies) but it doesn't hurt and it's not itchy, just bloodshot. My guess is an allergy of some sort to the lens (i think it's weighted somehow?) My doc is paying for the new contacts since I already tore off the end panels for the Mail in Rebate. Will post another update tomorrow.

Lobster_Ears · #19 (**permalink**) 08-02-2011, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bbguy5

Apparently Torics aren't for everyone. I put them back in, and rode to the dr's office about an hour away from work (right by my house). As I was riding, stuff got cloudier and cloudier. I got there and he said my eyes just cant handle the Toric and put me back on a spherical lens. He said to try it and see what happens. Hopefully this cloudiness will go away sometime shortly.

I did notice that my eye was all red (like allergies) but it doesn't hurt and it's not itchy, just bloodshot. My guess is an allergy of some sort to the lens (i think it's weighted somehow?) My doc is paying for the new contacts since I already tore off the end panels for the Mail in Rebate. Will post another update tomorrow.

Can you check the expiration date on the one that causes cloudiness? I still think it's a bad batch since a lot of people on this forum are suddenly having this problem and on top of that I wear Avaira Torics in both my left and right eye and only have an issue with the left one and I didn't have any issues with my trial pair.

Also, after a few days of wearing the defective one the cloudiness completely disappeared. I've been wearing them for almost 2 weeks with no cloudiness so maybe you should wear them for a day or 2 longer to see if it goes away.

Oh and please check and see if the exp. date on you defective lens is 4/2015.

My theory is that it's a defective batch and the contact is somehow warped, which causes the cloudiness and wearing them for a few days molds it to your eye, which eliminates the cloudiness.

bbguy5 · #20 (**permalink**) 08-02-2011, 06:53 AM

Presricption: -1.00. -.75x110. 8.5. 14.5

Expiration: 01/2015
Lot: 10447500004004

Unfortumately i cant wear them anymore. The cloudiness messez with my vision to much.

CousinMuscles · #21 (**permalink**) 08-02-2011, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by bbguy5

Presricption: -1.00. -.75x110. 8.5. 14.5

Expiration: 01/2015
Lot: 10447500004004

Unfortumately i cant wear them anymore. The cloudiness messez with my vision to much.

Lobster_Ears (who gets the award for the Most Creative Screen Name) is probably right in that you got some defective lenses, or it could be that your eyes are dry and need some lubrication. It would probably be easier to buy some eye drops first and see if that helps. If not, ask your eye doctor about trying a different brand.

ldybug230 · #22 (**permalink**) 08-04-2011, 04:26 PM

I had the exact same thing happen to me. I wore the trial pair for 3 weeks and then ordered a year's supply because they were comfortable. I put the first pair in this morning, and my left eye which is Avaira Toric became cloudy after about 30 minutes. It is now about 10 hours later, and it isn't much better. I called my eye doc, and they said they had never heard anything about it before. The expiration date is 4/2015. Has anyone found any solutions or contacted the company?

hobscrk777 · #23 (**permalink**) 08-09-2011, 09:48 AM

Just registered for this forum so I could respond to this post. I went to get an eye exam yesterday and walked out with a trial pair of Avaira Toric.

I'm having the same cloudy vision, but only in my left eye. I'm not exactly sure what the specs are on these lenses, or what the difference might be between the left and the right eye, since I only got a trial pair and haven't seen the final prescription yet.

Deepurple · #24 (**permalink**) 08-09-2011, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hobscrk777

Just registered for this forum so I could respond to this post. I went to get an eye exam yesterday and walked out with a trial pair of Avaira Toric.

I'm having the same cloudy vision, but only in my left eye. I'm not exactly sure what the specs are on these lenses, or what the difference might be between the left and the right eye, since I only got a trial pair and haven't seen the final prescription yet.

Welcome to Lens 101, hobscrk777. Good thing you're having a problem with the trial pair. When you go for your follow-up appointment, make sure to mention to your doctor about the cloudiness and that you found this totally awesome website where others have had the same result. Then come back and tell us what your doctor says, okay? You can help a lot of people that way.

robbykennedy · #25 (**permalink**) 08-31-2011, 02:44 PM

To all in this forum * Important *

I had the same identical issue. I inserted my Avaira toric in my eyes and two hours later my eyes were really cloudy. I removed my contacts, luckily I carried a backup pair of glasses, took couple of hours for the cloudiness to go away.

This is not it, I also noticed when I removed my contacts at night during the cleaning process the cleaning solution turned white like milk. I looked at the contact and I was like "what is going on here"? I have never seen anything this before.

I went to my doctor's office, her first impression was that the solution was causing the issue. She switched me from Opti-free to Clear Care solution, and I was instructed to go back to her office if the condition persisted.

I just received a letter in the mail from Costco indicating Coopervision is recalling all Avaira Toric Lenses. I went to Coopervision's website inserted the lot number of the contact I am currently wearing and they are affected by the recall. They are asking people to return the contacts where you purchased from for a full refund. Coopervision is also giving a certificate for a refit.
For everyone in this forum here is the link:

coopervision.com/recall

Wheatgrass · #26 (**permalink**) 08-31-2011, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by robbykennedy

To all in this forum * Important *

I had the same identical issue. I inserted my Avaira toric in my eyes and two hours later my eyes were really cloudy. I removed my contacts, luckily I carried a backup pair of glasses, took couple of hours for the cloudiness to go away.

This is not it, I also noticed when I removed my contacts at night during the cleaning process the cleaning solution turned white like milk. I looked at the contact and I was like "what is going on here"? I have never seen anything this before.

I went to my doctor's office, her first impression was that the solution was causing the issue. She switched me from Opti-free to Clear Care solution, and I was instructed to go back to her office if the condition persisted.

I just received a letter in the mail from Costco indicating Coopervision is recalling all Avaira Toric Lenses. I went to Coopervision's website inserted the lot number of the contact I am currently wearing and they are affected by the recall. They are asking people to return the contacts where you purchased from for a full refund. Coopervision is also giving a certificate for a refit.
For everyone in this forum here is the link:

coopervision.com/recall

Wow. Thanks for the recall information. Hopefully now you'll be able to wear your contacts without them clouding up on you. I wonder what could cause that?

brandy98 · #27 (**permalink**) 09-03-2011, 04:38 PM

I was having the exact problems everyone else has had, only my left eye because thats the one with astigmatism, went and found out my lens are in the recall. Sure wished I wold have found this sooner I have been having problems since back in May when I started a new box. I unfortunately got pink eye from it!! Sooo glad I found this site.

BigJim · #28 (**permalink**) 09-06-2011, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by brandy98

I was having the exact problems everyone else has had, only my left eye because that's the one with astigmatism, went and found out my lens are in the recall. Sure wished I wold have found this sooner I have been having problems since back in May when I started a new box. I unfortunately got pink eye from it!! Sooo glad I found this site.

I have mixed feelings, brandy98. I'm glad that Lens 101 could help you, but I wish you didn't need help to get replacement lenses for the ones that gave you pink eye.

bbguy5 · #29 (**permalink**) 09-21-2011, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by robbykennedy

To all in this forum * Important *

I had the same identical issue. I inserted my Avaira toric in my eyes and two hours later my eyes were really cloudy. I removed my contacts, luckily I carried a backup pair of glasses, took couple of hours for the cloudiness to go away.

This is not it, I also noticed when I removed my contacts at night during the cleaning process the cleaning solution turned white like milk. I looked at the contact and I was like "what is going on here"? I have never seen anything this before.

I went to my doctor's office, her first impression was that the solution was causing the issue. She switched me from Opti-free to Clear Care solution, and I was instructed to go back to her office if the condition persisted.

I just received a letter in the mail from Costco indicating Coopervision is recalling all Avaira Toric Lenses. I went to Coopervision's website inserted the lot number of the contact I am currently wearing and they are affected by the recall. They are asking people to return the contacts where you purchased from for a full refund. Coopervision is also giving a certificate for a refit.
For everyone in this forum here is the link:

coopervision.com/recall

Thanks for the heads up. An update to my situation:

Doc gave me regualr brand contacts that worked fine for the last two months. Now i'm into the 3rd lens of the box (regular avaria) and now my vision is cloudy again. WTF!!!!! I called my doc today (closed of course) and going to have him switch me to accuvue or something else away from coopervision.

BigJim · #30 (**permalink**) 09-21-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by bbguy5

Thanks for the heads up. An update to my situation:

Doc gave me regualr brand contacts that worked fine for the last two months. Now i'm into the 3rd lens of the box (regular avaria) and now my vision is cloudy again. WTF!!!!! I called my doc today (closed of course) and going to have him switch me to accuvue or something else away from coopervision.

Wow. That's too bad, bbguy5. I hope you get some new lenses that stay clear for you.

robbykennedy · #31 (**permalink**) 09-21-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by BigJim

Wow. That's too bad, bbguy5. I hope you get some new lenses that stay clear for you.

bbguy5 - I had same identical issue. As you may already know, there is a recall on the Avaira Toric.
My Doctor switched me to Biofinity (monthly contacts), and what a big difference. They are a little more expensive because they are monthly contacts and intended for overnight wear, although I do not have appetite to sleep with my contacts. I would never sleep with my contacts on, I always like to give my eyes a break.
I feel like more oxygen gets into my eyes. My Doctor acknowledged Biofinity allow more oxygen to get into the eyes since they are intended for overnight wear.

You may want to discuss Biofinity with your Doctor.

bbguy5 · #32 (**permalink**) 09-21-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by robbykennedy

bbguy5 - I had same identical issue. As you may already know, there is a recall on the Avaira Toric.
My Doctor switched me to Biofinity (monthly contacts), and what a big difference. They are a little more expensive because they are monthly contacts and intended for overnight wear, although I do not have appetite to sleep with my contacts. I would never sleep with my contacts on, I always like to give my eyes a break.
I feel like more oxygen gets into my eyes. My Doctor acknowledged Biofinity allow more oxygen to get into the eyes since they are intended for overnight wear.

You may want to discuss Biofinity with your Doctor.

Thanks. I'll talk to him.

Response from coopervision:

Dear Mr. Xx

We regret to hear that you have experienced a problem while wearing our product. *Thank you for the time you have taken to raise your concerns with us, as we value feedback from our customers. *CooperVision stands behind its products and will certainly replace any lens found to be defective. *

If possible, please return any alleged defective lenses to your point of purchase and have them return them to CooperVision on your behalf for an evaluation. *Without the lenses in question returned for evaluation, we are unable to further investigate.

contact lenses are medical devices and regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, therefore CooperVision cannot dispense contact lenses without the authorization from your eye care professional or point of purchase. **We are unable to process any order for consumers directly. *If you have not already done so we recommend discussing this issue with your point of purchase. *If replacements are needed CooperVision will honor the request through your eye care provider or your point of purchase. *If your point of purchase is unable to resolve the matter, please contact us.

We apologize for any inconvenience that this may have caused you and appreciate you bringing this to our attention.

Sincerely,

Ricky Goodman, Consumer Care Center Representative
1-855-526-6737 x4782
rgoodman@coopervision.com

Teddikitty · #33 (**permalink**) 09-21-2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by robbykennedy

I would never sleep with my contacts on, I always like to give my eyes a break.

I wonder how many people take their contact lenses out to give their eyes a break like you do, robbykennedy, and how many are afraid that something bad is going to happen to them if the sleep in their contact lenses.

robbykennedy · #34 (**permalink**) 09-21-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Teddikitty

I wonder how many people take their contact lenses out to give their eyes a break like you do, robbykennedy, and how many are afraid that something bad is going to happen to them if the sleep in their contact lenses.

I only have one pair of eyes. I do not like to play with fire. Personally I do not see a benefit sleeping with contacts on.

I personally know someone who used to sleep with his contacts on, he thought it was not a big deal. Until one day his eyes developed corneal ulcer. He is okay now but he can't never wear contacts for the rest of his life. He now wishes he could go back in time and fix it but we all know this is not possible.

Autonation · #35 (**permalink**) 09-22-2011, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by robbykennedy

I only have one pair of eyes. I do not like to play with fire. Personally I do not see a benefit sleeping with contacts on.

I personally know someone who used to sleep with his contacts on, he thought it was not a big deal. Until one day his eyes developed corneal ulcer. He is okay now but he can't never wear contacts for the rest of his life. He now wishes he could go back in time and fix it but we all know this is not possible.

Sorry about your friend, robbykennedy. We can hope that some future technology can repair scarred corneas, but until then, we need to stay in touch with our eye doctors so if we have any questions or problems, we can avail ourselves of their knowledge and expertise--and not sleep in contact lenses that are not designed for that. I can understand your reluctance to wear any contact lenses overnight, but there's one brand that's actually called "Day & Night." I'd be very surprised if those were not safe to wear at night.

robbykennedy · #36 (**permalink**) 09-22-2011, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Autonation

Sorry about your friend, robbykennedy. We can hope that some future technology can repair scarred corneas, but until then, we need to stay in touch with our eye doctors so if we have any questions or problems, we can avail ourselves of their knowledge and expertise--and not sleep in contact lenses that are not designed for that. I can understand your reluctance to wear any contact lenses overnight, but there's one brand that's actually called "Day & Night." I'd be very surprised if those were not safe to wear at night.

He was wearing contacts intended for overnight wear, his Doctor advised him not to wear them overnight because of his particular medical condition. My friend thought it was a matter of getting used to those contacts.

I am now wearing Biofinity and for what I understand from my Doctor they are safe for overnight wear, personally, I would never sleep with my contacts on, I do not see the point. From my personal experience nothing better to put my fresh contacts (after soaking and cleaning in Clear Care overnight) in the mornings when I start my day. I respect people's opinion for sleeping with their contacts on.

Bessie · #37 (**permalink**) 10-05-2011, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by robbykennedy

He was wearing contacts intended for overnight wear, his Doctor advised him not to wear them overnight because of his particular medical condition. My friend thought it was a matter of getting used to those contacts.

I am now wearing Biofinity and for what I understand from my Doctor they are safe for overnight wear, personally, I would never sleep with my contacts on, I do not see the point. From my personal experience nothing better to put my fresh contacts (after soaking and cleaning in Clear Care overnight) in the mornings when I start my day. I respect people's opinion for sleeping with their contacts on.

I can also respect your reasons to take your contacts out when you go to bed. No one says that you have to sleep in your contacts, but it's nice to know that you probably can if you're really tired or if your traveling and have not place to put them at night.
Then again, like you said, some people have eyes that are, shall we say, not in optimum health, and such people should heed their doctor's advice if they're told not to sleep in their contact lenses.

Female.Rocha · #38 (**permalink**) 12-10-2011, 12:38 AM

Recently I had a eye exam done at walmart for a checkup on my eyes and also too get some new contacts. Well as I was getting my eyes checked everything went well doctor says what brand would you like I told him my previous brand was ProClear for astigmatism and I would like to stick with those same pairs, but he told me about the Toric Brand and that's it's much better then ProClear and that Torics let more oxygen into the eyes and that I can in fact sleep in them o.0.....?

Well I told him I won't sleep in the Torics but I will go ahead and try this new brand he was talking about.... About 10 minutes later the eye doctors got me a pair of Torics to test out as I inserted the lens I could see very well and was comfortable etc. But as I took them out later that night I noticed my eyes were very CLOUDY in each eye....this has never happend with my ProClear Brand....? So this is new to me i was freaking out I washed my eye out with water trying to clear the cloudiness but that did not help!!! As a couple of hours went by the cloudy in my vision clears... The next day wear my contacts to see if the problem gone but yet AGAIN as I removed my contact lens my vision is cloudy.

The weird thing is... As soon as I put in my Toric Brand for the day everything in my vision is CLEAR and SHARP and I have no cloudiness, but whenever I remove my Lens that's when the cloudiness is visible!!!

Help!!

Anyone what to share there thoughts on this?..

DebiK · #39 (**permalink**) 12-12-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Female.Rocha

Recently I had a eye exam done at walmart for a checkup on my eyes and also too get some new contacts. Well as I was getting my eyes checked everything went well doctor says what brand would you like I told him my previous brand was ProClear for astigmatism and I would like to stick with those same pairs, but he told me about the Toric Brand and that's it's much better then ProClear and that Torics let more oxygen into the eyes and that I can in fact sleep in them o.0.....?

Well I told him I won't sleep in the Torics but I will go ahead and try this new brand he was talking about.... About 10 minutes later the eye doctors got me a pair of Torics to test out as I inserted the lens I could see very well and was comfortable etc. But as I took them out later that night I noticed my eyes were very CLOUDY in each eye....this has never happend with my ProClear Brand....? So this is new to me i was freaking out I washed my eye out with water trying to clear the cloudiness but that did not help!!! As a couple of hours went by the cloudy in my vision clears... The next day wear my contacts to see if the problem gone but yet AGAIN as I removed my contact lens my vision is cloudy.

The weird thing is... As soon as I put in my Toric Brand for the day everything in my vision is CLEAR and SHARP and I have no cloudiness, but whenever I remove my Lens that's when the cloudiness is visible!!!

Help!!

Anyone what to share there thoughts on this?..

I'm not an eye doctor, but judging by your description it's possible that you may not have the right sized contact lenses. That cloudiness you're experiencing may be due to the lenses being too tight. Talk to your eye doctor about it, and then come back and tell us what you learn.

luvbostonxo2's · #40 (**permalink**) 12-13-2011, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Female.Rocha

Recently I had a eye exam done at walmart for a checkup on my eyes and also too get some new contacts. Well as I was getting my eyes checked everything went well doctor says what brand would you like I told him my previous brand was ProClear for astigmatism and I would like to stick with those same pairs, but he told me about the Toric Brand and that's it's much better then ProClear and that Torics let more oxygen into the eyes and that I can in fact sleep in them o.0.....?

Well I told him I won't sleep in the Torics but I will go ahead and try this new brand he was talking about.... About 10 minutes later the eye doctors got me a pair of Torics to test out as I inserted the lens I could see very well and was comfortable etc. But as I took them out later that night I noticed my eyes were very CLOUDY in each eye....this has never happend with my ProClear Brand....? So this is new to me i was freaking out I washed my eye out with water trying to clear the cloudiness but that did not help!!! As a couple of hours went by the cloudy in my vision clears... The next day wear my contacts to see if the problem gone but yet AGAIN as I removed my contact lens my vision is cloudy.

The weird thing is... As soon as I put in my Toric Brand for the day everything in my vision is CLEAR and SHARP and I have no cloudiness, but whenever I remove my Lens that's when the cloudiness is visible!!!

Help!!

Anyone what to share there thoughts on this?..

Toric prescriptions generally but not always renders a fit tight inorder for the rotation to stabilize with these sort of lenses and its how they fit. However they must not fit too tight either and will affect the health of the cornea.

Cloudiness like what your describing could be a tight fit....but not to diagnose.
Procleal astigmatism is a great lens. Why did he switch you in the first place?

Railfan · #41 (**permalink**) 12-13-2011, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Female.Rocha

Recently I had a eye exam done at walmart for a checkup on my eyes and also to get some new contacts.

The weird thing is... As soon as I put in my Toric Brand for the day everything in my vision is CLEAR and SHARP and I have no cloudiness, but whenever I remove my Lens that's when the cloudiness is visible!!!

Help!!

Anyone what to share there thoughts on this?

Have you gone to Walmart for your eye exams before? That might be your problem. I'm not saying that the eye doctors at Walmart an incompetent bunglers, but it's just possible that an eye care office in the middle of a grocery store may not be the place for top level eye care.

CousinMuscles · #42 (**permalink**) 12-14-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Railfan

Have you gone to Walmart for your eye exams before? That might be your problem. I'm not saying that the eye doctors at Walmart an incompetent bunglers, but it's just possible that an eye care office in the middle of a grocery store may not be the place for top level eye care.

I hope it's something as simple as that, Railfan. I have a feeling there's a bit more involved, though.

Jaws · #43 (**permalink**) 01-04-2012, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Railfan

Have you gone to Walmart for your eye exams before? That might be your problem. I'm not saying that the eye doctors at Walmart an incompetent bunglers, but it's just possible that an eye care office in the middle of a grocery store may not be the place for top level eye care.

That makes sense to me. Do we have any Avaira customers who get their lenses from a "big box" store and they think the service and the products are excellent?

CousinMuscles · #44 (**permalink**) 01-24-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Jaws

That makes sense to me. Do we have any Avaira customers who get their lenses from a "big box" store and they think the service and the products are excellent?

Good question, Jaws. I hope to get some answers soon.

Logopolis · #45 (**permalink**) 01-26-2012, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Railfan

Have you gone to Walmart for your eye exams before? That might be your problem. I'm not saying that the eye doctors at Walmart an incompetent bunglers, but it's just possible that an eye care office in the middle of a grocery store may not be the place for top level eye care.

I think you may have a point there, Railfan. Especially since no one has refuted your statement yet.