Solotica lenses too dry to wear them longer than 2-3 hours ?

oferta · #1 (**permalink**) 07-07-2010, 06:55 AM

Many people complained that they dry out their eyes after only a couple of hours wearing them.

What is the point with having lenses if some only can wear them 2-3 hours ? Anyone can confirm this dry-out-stories ? How long do you wear them ?

I'd love to get them, but if I can't wear them only some hours they are useless.

BoSoxFan · #2 (**permalink**) 07-07-2010, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oferta

Many people complained that they dry out their eyes after only a couple of hours wearing them.

What is the point with having lenses if some only can wear them 2-3 hours ? Anyone can confirm this dry-out-stories ? How long do you wear them ?

I'd love to get them, but if I can't wear them only some hours they are useless.

Hi oferta. Are you new here? Welcome in any case.

I don't personally wear Solotica lenses, but if you look around Lens 101, you will see that a lot of the people here wear them. If they were to dry out and become uncomfortable right away, I doubt that they would be so popular.
I hope that helps. You probably won't have to wait very long to hear from someone who has personal experience.

ekazara · #3 (**permalink**) 07-14-2010, 03:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oferta

Many people complained that they dry out their eyes after only a couple of hours wearing them.

What is the point with having lenses if some only can wear them 2-3 hours ? Anyone can confirm this dry-out-stories ? How long do you wear them ?

I'd love to get them, but if I can't wear them only some hours they are useless.

Hey there,

I purchased some Solotica lenses (Natural Colors in Quartzo) and after 3 hrs they were bothering me. I didn't listen becasue they were so cute but after 6 hours I ended up throwing them away. $85 wasted; it looked like I was getting a mile case of conjunctivitis. The ones I purchased in May had my feeling like I had blanets over my pupil, lol. When I took those things out, my eyes could breath again. Don't get them. I'm waiting on my Waicon lenses to come now. Hopefully they won't feel as bad as those.

Here are some pics of me wearing the Soloticas (I had no intentions of sharing these pictures on a blog so that's why it's not close.

Healinghands2 · #4 (**permalink**) 07-14-2010, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

Hey there,

I purchased some Solotica lenses (Natural Colors in Quartzo) and after 3 hrs they were bothering me. I didn't listen because they were so cute but after 6 hours I ended up throwing them away. $85 wasted; it looked like I was getting a mile case of conjunctivitis. The ones I purchased in May had my feeling like I had blanets over my pupil, lol. When I took those things out, my eyes could breath again. Don't get them. I'm waiting on my Waicon lenses to come now. Hopefully they won't feel as bad as those.

Here are some pics of me wearing the Soloticas (I had no intentions of sharing these pictures on a blog so that's why it's not close.

Those are nice pictures, ekazara. I'm glad you decided to share them. Too bad the contact lenses didn't work out so well.

Have you looked at our sponsor's site, Lens.com? They don't sell Solotica contact lenses, but many people find them too expensive anyway, and Lens.com has a good selection of some more reasonably priced contacts. Check them out. Here's where they keep their vial contact lenses, comparable to Soloticas. They have tons of them: http://www.lens.com/contact-lenses/department101.asp

sproutjps · #5 (**permalink**) 07-30-2010, 08:30 PM

Yes, me too, on the Solotica lenses, being SOO darn DRY,, but then, I started soaking them in the Clear Care peroxide solution, which helped ALOT..
And also, I went to the eye Dr.,, and it utns out, I have SEVERE DRY eye..
So,, it's NOT the lenses after all....
She prescribed me Restastis,, but I have yet to pick it up...?
I am using the "There Tears" drops,, and those are helping ALOT too..
I actually have found that the Solotica lenses are more comfortable than the Waicon's...
I too, have the Waicon's in gray and green.
I am alos using the Oxicept solution too, which has some sort of lubricant moisturizer in the solution??
It seems to be working!!
Good Luck with your Waicon's!
And,, the Solotica lenses really looked nice on you!
First PIC.. "Solotica, Quartzo"
Second PIC.. "Waicon" trikolor gray

R2D2 · #6 (**permalink**) 08-02-2010, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sproutjps

Yes, me too, on the Solotica lenses, being SOO darn DRY,, but then, I started soaking them in the Clear Care peroxide solution, which helped ALOT..
And also, I went to the eye Dr.,, and it utns out, I have SEVERE DRY eye..
So,, it's NOT the lenses after all....
She prescribed me Restastis,, but I have yet to pick it up...?
I am using the "There Tears" drops,, and those are helping ALOT too..
I actually have found that the Solotica lenses are more comfortable than the Waicons...
I too, have the Waicons in gray and green.
I am alos using the Oxicept solution too, which has some sort of lubricant moisturizer in the solution??
It seems to be working!!
Good Luck with your Waicons!
And,, the Solotica lenses really looked nice on you!
First PIC.. "Solotica, Quartzo"
Second PIC.. "Waicon" trikolor gray

Hi sproutjps. Thanks for sharing your story and for mentioning the things that have helped your dry eyes. I think many people will find your suggestions helpful.

Healinghands2 · #7 (**permalink**) 09-01-2010, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sproutjps

Yes, me too, on the Solotica lenses, being SOO darn DRY,, but then, I started soaking them in the Clear Care peroxide solution, which helped ALOT..
And also, I went to the eye Dr.,, and it utns out, I have SEVERE DRY eye..
So,, it's NOT the lenses after all....
She prescribed me Restastis,, but I have yet to pick it up...?
I am using the "There Tears" drops,, and those are helping A LOT too..
I actually have found that the Solotica lenses are more comfortable than the Waicon's...
I too, have the Waicon's in gray and green.
I am also using the Oxicept solution too, which has some sort of lubricant moisturizer in the solution??
It seems to be working!!
Good Luck with your Waicon's!
And,, the Solotica lenses really looked nice on you!
First PIC.. "Solotica, Quartzo"
Second PIC.. "Waicon" trikolor gray

Hi sproutjps. You have very beautiful eyes and a unique makeup style.
So how do you like the Restasis drops? Do they work better than the Thera Tears? I've heard good things about both of them.

miros18 · #8 (**permalink**) 09-04-2010, 10:31 PM

Don't throw them away if you bought such expensive lenses!!! You have to give soloticas at LEAST 24 hours to soak in multi purpose solution and make sure they are rubbed clean and well. I noticed when I first bought them and put them on they wiggled all around my pupil and they made them so dry and irritated that my eyes turned red, I thought they were a bad pair but I did the soaking and cleaning and they fit perfectly now and I can wear them for 6+ hours. The solution they are kept in are meant for perserving but they sometimes harden the edges of the lens making it not fit properly and probably irritate your eyes. Hope this helped, btw I bought solotica's natural color lenses.

Kamille206 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-06-2010, 01:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oferta

Many people complained that they dry out their eyes after only a couple of hours wearing them.

What is the point with having lenses if some only can wear them 2-3 hours ? Anyone can confirm this dry-out-stories ? How long do you wear them ?

I'd love to get them, but if I can't wear them only some hours they are useless.

I clean mines out VERY VERY well[I really did have to emphasize that, its an important step for the health of your eyeball lol], with Bausch and Lomb Solution, which I highly recommend. I use about 3 squirts of the solution from the bottle to clean it around in my palm, just make sure to wash your hands thoroughly.
Then after hands are washed, I swish

my lenses in my palm(using three or more squirts of the solution to clean the lenses thoroughly. Insert in my eye. Repeat with other lense.
I always change my solution EVERYTIME I use my lenses.
Yupppp, hope I wasn't redundant or anything, but just emphasizing the IMPORTANCE of cleaning your lenses daily and before putting them ON your eyeball.

Adric · #10 (**permalink**) 09-07-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Kamille206

I clean mines out VERY VERY well[I really did have to emphasize that, its an important step for the health of your eyeball lol], with Bausch and Lomb Solution, which I highly recommend. I use about 3 squirts of the solution from the bottle to clean it around in my palm, just make sure to wash your hands thoroughly.
Then after hands are washed, I swish

my lenses in my palm(using three or more squirts of the solution to clean the lenses thoroughly. Insert in my eye. Repeat with other lense.
I always change my solution EVERYTIME I use my lenses.
Yupppp, hope I wasn't redundant or anything, but just emphasizing the IMPORTANCE of cleaning your lenses daily and before putting them ON your eyeball.

Thanks for the advice, Kamille206. Were those instructions clear to everyone?

R2D2 · #11 (**permalink**) 09-13-2010, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Adric

Thanks for the advice, Kamille206. Were those instructions clear to everyone?

I've got a few questions for Kamille206.

Which Bausch and Lomb Solution do you use? There are several different products on the market by B & L.

Second, when you say you "swish your lenses in your palm" that means you rub in a circular motion, right?

Kamille206 · #12 (**permalink**) 09-13-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by R2D2

I've got a few questions for Kamille206.

Which Bausch and Lomb Solution do you use? There are several different products on the market by B & L.

Second, when you say you "swish your lenses in your palm" that means you rub in a circular motion, right?

Sorry about that, on the specific Bausch and Lomb Solution which I use, I have to check and get back to you on that one.
When I said swish, yes, that means I rub the lenses in a circular motion, in the palm of my hand, checking at that same time that ALL RESIDUE are being removed. When I'm done, I always check to see that my lenses are clear of any kind of residue, hair, dust particles, or clothing particles(I see this the most).
Hope that helps.

Steuhrob · #13 (**permalink**) 09-14-2010, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sproutjps

[b]Yes, me too, on the Solotica lenses, being SOO darn DRY, but then I started soaking them in the Clear Care peroxide solution, which helped ALOT.
And also, I went to the eye Dr. and it turns out, I have SEVERE DRY eye.
So, it's NOT the lenses after all.
She prescribed me Restastis, but I have yet to pick it up.

How are your eyes feeling these days, sproutjps? Have you tried the Restasis yet?

By the way, was it the dry contact lenses that made you type in all those double commas and multiple periods?

I cleaned them up in the quotation above because I'm just like that sometimes.

SkyIsJade · #14 (**permalink**) 09-24-2010, 07:28 PM

Hi,

I have the same problem !
I think it's because of the material (polymacon : "old" and only 38% water content).
Perhaps you can add some moisturizing drops, and use "multi pupose solution" to clean them meticulously ?

BoSoxFan · #15 (**permalink**) 09-30-2010, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by BoSoxFan

Hi oferta. Are you new here? Welcome in any case.

I don't personally wear Solotica lenses, but if you look around Lens 101, you will see that a lot of the people here wear them. If they were to dry out and become uncomfortable right away, I doubt that they would be so popular.
I hope that helps. You probably won't have to wait very long to hear from someone who has personal experience.

See? I told you.

R2D2 · #16 (**permalink**) 10-14-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Steuhrob

I cleaned them up in the quotation above because I'm just like that sometimes.

. . . and I thought I was the only one who did that.

Adric · #17 (**permalink**) 10-21-2010, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sproutjps

Yes, me too, on the Solotica lenses, being SOO darn DRY, but then, I started soaking them in the Clear Care peroxide solution, which helped A LOT.
Also, I went to the eye Dr. and it turns out, I have SEVERE DRY eye.
So, it's NOT the lenses after all....
She prescribed me Restastis, but I have yet to pick it up.

Have you tried the Restasis solution yet? I've heard it's pretty good.

SkyIsJade · #18 (**permalink**) 10-21-2010, 06:05 PM

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From ADRIC : "So, it's NOT the lenses after all...."

Hi everyone,

Who told you you that it isn't lenses fault ? Your eye doctor ? So he's right ...
But i know some people who can't wear SOLOTICA© more than 2 or 3 hours. These lenses bring "suction pad effect" on their eyes, and also dryness, redness, roughness ...
It's a pity because they are so natural ...

I tried them (and others polymacon lenses) and i can't wear them

sproutjps · #19 (**permalink**) 10-22-2010, 06:53 AM

Yes, the eye Dr's,,, and I have been to three different eye Dr's, and they have all told me, it's Allergy, and Severe Dry Eye..
And, I know, they are right, because I started having this problem,, WAY before I ever even heard about these lenses.
But, No,, I have yet to try the Restastis,, our insurance covers most of it,, but, when the Dr. told me, I would not even see any relief, until maybe three months down the line,, I kinda,, said,, Why bother....
I mean, I know, it is bound to help,, but, I hate the waiting....
I want the releif now...
So, I am taking Eye Vitamins, doing warm wash cloth massages, using this thick Azz Soothe XP drop, and just using Optive drops, when I wear the lenses.
I do see some, improvement...
But nothing, to dance over..
I think, I am going to have to give in, and go get this Restasis....
: O

DebiK · #20 (**permalink**) 10-22-2010, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sproutjps

[b]Yes, the eye Dr's,,, and I have been to three different eye Dr's, and they have all told me, it's Allergy, and Severe Dry Eye..
And, I know, they are right, because I started having this problem,, WAY before I ever even heard about these lenses.
But, No,, I have yet to try the Restastis,, our insurance covers most of it,, but, when the Dr. told me, I would not even see any relief, until maybe three months down the line, I kinda said, Why bother....
I mean, I know, it is bound to help,, but, I hate the waiting....
I want the releif now...

Three months is a very long time to wait when your eyes are dry and uncomfortable. I hope the Restasis does the trick.

SkyIsJade · #21 (**permalink**) 10-22-2010, 01:45 PM

Hi,

And these eye Doctors, do they know which allergen is responsible for your problem ?

In my case i use Unifluid®.

OrganicPete · #22 (**permalink**) 10-22-2010, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ekazara

Hey there,

I purchased some Solotica lenses (Natural Colors in Quartzo) and after 3 hrs they were bothering me. I didn't listen becasue they were so cute but after 6 hours I ended up throwing them away. $85 wasted . . .

So your contact lenses were bothering you for six hours, and then you took them out and threw them away? There was no way you could soak them in solution and wear them again?

Healinghands2 · #23 (**permalink**) 10-27-2010, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sproutjps

Yes, me too, on the Solotica lenses, being SOO darn DRY,, but then, I started soaking them in the Clear Care peroxide solution, which helped ALOT..
And also, I went to the eye Dr.,, and it utns out, I have SEVERE DRY eye..
So,, it's NOT the lenses after all....
She prescribed me Restastis,, but I have yet to pick it up...?
I am using the "There Tears" drops,, and those are helping ALOT too..
I actually have found that the Solotica lenses are more comfortable than the Waicon's...
I too, have the Waicon's in gray and green.
I am alos using the Oxicept solution too, which has some sort of lubricant moisturizer in the solution??
It seems to be working!!

How have your eyes been lately sproutjps? Have you solved your dryness issue?

OrganicPete · #24 (**permalink**) 12-03-2010, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oferta

Many people complained that they dry out their eyes after only a couple of hours wearing them.

What is the point with having lenses if some only can wear them 2-3 hours ? Anyone can confirm this dry-out-stories ? How long do you wear them ?

I'd love to get them, but if I can't wear them only some hours they are useless.

What's the latest, oferta? Are your eyes okay now, no more drying out?

R2D2 · #25 (**permalink**) 12-08-2010, 04:57 PM

I started reading posts here and they weren't making sense. Then I realized I was reading the second page. Duh.

thecurlyfitchic · #26 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 01:09 PM

I have Solotica lenses and I can wear them for at least 10 hours (I've worn for 12) and there is no need for me to use any re-wetting drops.

Just as an fyi, I had never worn contacts before in my life since my vision did not need any repair. The first pair of Solotica I purchased (September 2010) I could only wear for 4 hours, I had to use re-wetting drops and they were plano (non-prescription). However, someone said that if you got a prescription lens the material was thinner. Therefore, I purchased some with 0.25 (lowest possible) and boy was I surprised. The material is super thin compared to the first pair I purchased and I forget I have them on when I'm wearing. Also, I do not have any issues with my vision or headaches or anything.

Oh, I only wear them (Mel) maybe once a month currently. I'm waiting on a new color (Ocre) and more than likely I will wear those everyday.

Wierdscience · #27 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thecurlyfitchic

I have Solotica lenses and I can wear them for at least 10 hours (I've worn for 12) and there is no need for me to use any re-wetting drops.

Just as an fyi, I had never worn contacts before in my life since my vision did not need any repair. The first pair of Solotica I purchased (September 2010) I could only wear for 4 hours, I had to use re-wetting drops and they were plano (non-prescription). However, someone said that if you got a prescription lens the material was thinner. Therefore, I purchased some with 0.25 (lowest possible) and boy was I surprised. The material is super thin compared to the first pair I purchased and I forget I have them on when I'm wearing. Also, I do not have any issues with my vision or headaches or anything.

Oh, I only wear them (Mel) maybe once a month currently. I'm waiting on a new color (Ocre) and more than likely I will wear those everyday.

Thanks for the real-world experience, thecurlyfitchic. Are you going to put pictures of yourself on Lens 101 wearing those Ocre lenses when they arrive?

One last question. Did your eye doctor give you a prescription for contact lenses with 0.25 power? How did you get him or her to do that? I'll have to remember that "prescription lenses are thicker" thing.

thecurlyfitchic · #28 (**permalink**) 12-22-2010, 03:29 PM

Yes, I can post pictures once they get here! As far as the prescription, no my doctor did not give me a prescription for 0.25 power because I do not need correction. I wouldn't go to a doctor that would do something like that either!

Solotica are Brazilian lenses having a prescription from your doctor is not required. I do realize it is required in the U.S. and the U.K.

gorgeousgirl89 · #29 (**permalink**) 12-30-2010, 05:12 AM

I Have almost every solotica pair.The natural colors and the hidrocors.The natural colors are the ones that mess my eyes up in 4 hours.The hidrocors i think are better and thinner and you can wear for around 7 hours.My eyes are 8.6 14.5 and solotica is 8.7 14.2.It might be a problem

gorgeousgirl89 · #30 (**permalink**) 12-30-2010, 05:13 AM

The have more pigment.I prefer the hidrocors

NYGiants · #31 (**permalink**) 12-30-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sproutjps

I do see some, improvement...
But nothing, to dance over..
I think, I am going to have to give in, and go get this Restasis....
: O

When you do find something to dance over, be sure to show us your moves, okay?

NYGiants · #32 (**permalink**) 12-30-2010, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oferta

Many people complained that they dry out their eyes after only a couple of hours wearing them.

What is the point with having lenses if some only can wear them 2-3 hours ? Anyone can confirm this dry-out-stories ? How long do you wear them ?

I'd love to get them, but if I can't wear them only some hours they are useless.

Okay, so Solotica lenses can dry out in a hurry sometimes. Does anyone have a suggestion for another brand that looks as good but are more comfortable?

ekazara · #33 (**permalink**) 03-08-2011, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by OrganicPete

So your contact lenses were bothering you for six hours, and then you took them out and threw them away? There was no way you could soak them in solution and wear them again?

1st. I'm so sorry for the tres tardy reply, lol. Yikes. 2ndly, when I received those lens, I cleaned and soaked them for 13 hrs in Bausch & Lomb and put them in. I didn't bring a contact lens case or solution with me to work. So when I couldn't take anymore irritation I trashed those lens. My eyes felt like I removed blanket(s) from them, lol. The Waicons felt allot better, I think I'll stick with those or US made contact lens.

dontblink · #34 (**permalink**) 03-08-2011, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

1st. I'm so sorry for the tres tardy reply, lol. Yikes. 2ndly, when I received those lens, I cleaned and soaked them for 13 hrs in Bausch & Lomb and put them in. I didn't bring a contact lens case or solution with me to work. So when I couldn't take anymore irritation I trashed those lens. My eyes felt like I removed blanket(s) from them, lol. The Waicons felt allot better, I think I'll stick with those or US made contact lens.

Thanks for the update. So which US made lenses do you think are close to the Waicon ones? Some people may not want to have their contact lenses imported, you know?

ekazara · #35 (**permalink**) 03-08-2011, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dontblink

Thanks for the update. So which US made lenses do you think are close to the Waicon ones? Some people may not want to have their contact lenses imported, you know?

Well, I would have to say none... However, Illusions are pretty good.

ruththomas · #36 (**permalink**) 03-09-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

Well, I would have to say none... However, Illusions are pretty good.

Really? Dontblink may just blink at that answer. What makes those Waicon lenses so special? Can you please be more specific than "they look more realistic"?

DebiK · #37 (**permalink**) 03-21-2011, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

Well, I would have to say none... However, Illusions are pretty good.

Here's a picture I found on line of Illusion contact lenses in blue.

Nichobec · #38 (**permalink**) 03-30-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

Well, I would have to say none... However, Illusions are pretty good.

How good are they compared to Solotica? Are they at least close to the quality and comfort of the Brazilian lenses?

ekazara · #39 (**permalink**) 03-30-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nichobec

How good are they compared to Solotica? Are they at least close to the quality and comfort of the Brazilian lenses?

I really liked both of them (Illusions and Solotica). The gray Illusions are great because you can wear them inside out (the other side is green). If you look in the Illusions section you may see some pictures of them. The comfort is great too.

My Soloticas were my 1st pair of Brazilian contacts and probably the last. They were so uncomfortable!

Lucyfur · #40 (**permalink**) 03-31-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by R2D2

I started reading posts here and they weren't making sense. Then I realized I was reading the second page. Duh.

That picture kinda reminds me of a song.

"She was looking kinda dumb
With her finger and her thumb
In the shape of an 'L'
On her forehead."

Jehf · #41 (**permalink**) 08-16-2011, 11:03 PM

finding my NC quartzo soloticas in presription very uncomfortable. i got a minor irritation seeminly almost infection from pushing it too far with the rewetting drops one day/night. i wore the lenses for 14 hours and i regret it. The color and dark brown color change these lenses give is great but in my expierience 4-6 hours MAX. they get real painful after that

trying soleka queens in pearl next then back to sterling grey if all else fails

captainneo · #42 (**permalink**) 08-17-2011, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Jehf

finding my NC quartzo soloticas in presription very uncomfortable. i got a minor irritation seeminly almost infection from pushing it too far with the rewetting drops one day/night. i wore the lenses for 14 hours and i regret it. The color and dark brown color change these lenses give is great but in my expierience 4-6 hours MAX. they get real painful after that

trying soleka queens in pearl next then back to sterling grey if all else fails

Have you thought about trying a different brand besides Solotica? Those Soleka lenses you mentioned, are they also Solotica, or are they a different brand?

ekazara · #43 (**permalink**) 08-17-2011, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jehf

finding my NC quartzo soloticas in presription very uncomfortable. i got a minor irritation seeminly almost infection from pushing it too far with the rewetting drops one day/night. i wore the lenses for 14 hours and i regret it. The color and dark brown color change these lenses give is great but in my expierience 4-6 hours MAX. they get real painful after that

trying soleka queens in pearl next then back to sterling grey if all else fails

Lol, yea I just received my Hidrocor lens on Saturday in "Mel". They look aight but the color is not better than the NC Quartzo although they feel a little better. I wore them for 6 hours on Sat and it wasn't as bad as the NC, but I will not be buying any more Solotica's. I'm actually wearing them at work so I'm not sure how long I'll be able to wear them staring at the computer screen all day but I have my glasses handy just in case. I think I'll go back to my other contacts (Color Tones). Those feel great. Maybe I'll try some Korean lens too at www.eyecandylens.com

Jubert · #44 (**permalink**) 08-17-2011, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucyfur

That picture kinda reminds me of a song.

"She was looking kinda dumb
With her finger and her thumb
In the shape of an 'L'
On her forehead."

That description sounds so complicated for such a simple gesture.

Jehf · #45 (**permalink**) 08-17-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by captainneo

Have you thought about trying a different brand besides Solotica? Those Soleka lenses you mentioned, are they also Solotica, or are they a different brand?

ive tried a lot of colored lenses over the course of about 15 years. very fake looking in general. always had better luck with greens because they were more believable transitioning to brown around my pupil. I wear colorblends comfortably but honesly i'm not impressed with the pattern on the lens or the pupil hole. soleko(sp?) queens solitaire in "pearl" are what i'm trying next. Daily i wear Acuvue oasys. I recenly tried solotica because i was shopping for custom lenses fxeyes.com... their natual lenses are out of this world but i cannot afford them. someone posted pics of soloticas saying they were the nicest/most natural color change outside of custom contacts. i found a light grey lens gives me a more realistic light blue look to my med brown eyes then all the fake looking blue lenses out there. today i'm in my clear contacs- mights wear the solotics for a few hours tonight. if they were more comfortable i'd never buy another brand the color blend is so pretty.

ekazara · #46 (**permalink**) 08-17-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by DebiK

Here's a picture I found on line of Illusion contact lenses in blue.

Those are def. not Illusions by Ciba Vision, if they were they wouldn't have a that black limbal ring and those tacky black lines. That's another reason why I liked them so much. So, sad they're discontinued. Those could be another type of Illusions lens.

Moneyfornothin · #47 (**permalink**) 08-17-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

Those are def. not Illusions by Ciba Vision, if they were they wouldn't have a that black limbal ring and those tacky black lines. That's another reason why I liked them so much. So, sad they're discontinued. Those could be another type of Illusions lens.

That picture looks more like a drawing than a photograph.

If you want to see someone wearing Illusions a looking good, check out Mercury Blue right here on Lens 101. She posted some pictures of herself wearing the Illusions Opaque lenses in Soft Blue. She posed at a natural distance from the camera and the "tacky black lines" don't look too bad. See what you think:

http://www.lens101.com/illusions/125148-illusion-opaques-soft-blue-green-eyes.html

ekazara · #48 (**permalink**) 08-17-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Moneyfornothin

That picture looks more like a drawing than a photograph.

If you want to see someone wearing Illusions a looking good, check out Mercury Blue right here on Lens 101. She posted some pictures of herself wearing the Illusions Opaque lenses in Soft Blue. She posed at a natural distance from the camera and the "tacky black lines" don't look too bad. See what you think:

http://www.lens101.com/illusions/125148-illusion-opaques-soft-blue-green-eyes.html

Those look great on her, but those other lens look different. They don't look like Ciba Illusions to me which is why is used the word "tacky". I use to wear those lens years ago (in green, grey, and hazel only) and they didn't look like the lens posted above. Her pictures aren't really close but I can still make out the differences. Plus, the pictures they provide (if there are any left) don't have those black lines or pattern. They look more like the Solotica Hidrocor lens. Here's a picture I found:

Goliath2001 · #49 (**permalink**) 08-17-2011, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

Those look great on her, but those other lens look different. They don't look like Ciba Illusions to me which is why is used the word "tacky". I use to wear those lens years ago (in green, grey, and hazel only) and they didn't look like the lens posted above. Her pictures aren't really close but I can still make out the differences. Plus, the pictures they provide (if there are any left) don't have those black lines or pattern. They look more like the Solotica Hidrocor lens. Here's a picture I found:

Are those pictures of Illusions contact lenses?

ekazara · #50 (**permalink**) 08-17-2011, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Goliath2001

Are those pictures of Illusions contact lenses?

Yes, mine are; I really doubt that those blue ones are by Ciba Vision.

eye2eye · #51 (**permalink**) 08-18-2011, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

Yes, mine are; I really doubt that those blue ones are by Ciba Vision.

What about that group of seven pictures up there? What kind are those?

Jehf · #52 (**permalink**) 08-18-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by eye2eye

What about that group of seven pictures up there? What kind are those?

Those picrures never seem to represent what the lens will look like anyway. If I cant either try on or find a YouTube video to see a lens on a dark eye I won't buy. Too many let downs.

eye2eye · #53 (**permalink**) 08-18-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jehf

Those picrures never seem to represent what the lens will look like anyway. If I cant either try on or find a YouTube video to see a lens on a dark eye I won't buy. Too many let downs.

Hi Jehf. That was fast.

I understand your reluctance to get your hopes up for some new contact lenses. Will your eye doctor give you a free sample?

ekazara · #54 (**permalink**) 08-18-2011, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eye2eye

What about that group of seven pictures up there? What kind are those?

Yes, the pictures I attached are Ciba Vision Illusions. I've never seem them post a quality picture of the lens. That's another reason why I doubt that those blue lens are CVI. It's better when people post their personal pictures wearing them.

Jehf · #55 (**permalink**) 08-18-2011, 08:15 PM

My doc doesn't have that brand. I'm just saying its better to look at a real pic of the lens rather then a computer generated/airbrushed one

ekazara · #56 (**permalink**) 08-18-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jehf

My doc doesn't have that brand. I'm just saying its better to look at a real pic of the lens rather then a computer generated/airbrushed one

I agree with you, sorry if that didn't come across. I was just trying to provide a CVI lens from the site because that blue lens can't be CVI lens. Also, your doctor will not carry them because they're discontinued.

smh.

BettyBoop · #57 (**permalink**) 08-19-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

I agree with you, sorry if that didn't come across. I was just trying to provide a CVI lens from the site because that blue lens can't be CVI lens. Also, your doctor will not carry them because they're discontinued.

smh.

So you know if any contact lenses closely resemble the discontinued Illusions?

ekazara · #58 (**permalink**) 08-19-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BettyBoop

So you know if any contact lenses closely resemble the discontinued Illusions?

No American brands Lens.com offers, sorry. The Solotica Hidrocor's look similar but the comfort level is not equal. Those are Brazillian lens by the way... I think the Durasoft lens are also being discontinued too, lol. Smh.

Dragonslayer · #59 (**permalink**) 08-19-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

No American brands Lens.com offers, sorry. The Solotica Hidrocor's look similar but the comfort level is not equal. Those are Brazillian lens by the way... I think the Durasoft lens are also being discontinued too, lol. Smh.

Sound like the Illusions contact lenses are irreplaceable. Maybe CIBA Vision will come out with something comparable. I found this helpful note on line: "CIBA VISION has discontinued the sale of Illusions contact lenses. This was one of the oldest products manufactured by CIBA VISION. They recommend replacing Illusions with newer technologies such as FreshLook ColorBlends."

Can anyone comment on how close ColorBlends are to Illusions?

ekazara · #60 (**permalink**) 08-19-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragonslayer

Sound like the Illusions contact lenses are irreplaceable. Maybe CIBA Vision will come out with something comparable. I found this helpful note on line: "CIBA VISION has discontinued the sale of Illusions contact lenses. This was one of the oldest products manufactured by CIBA VISION. They recommend replacing Illusions with newer technologies such as FreshLook ColorBlends."

Can anyone comment on how close ColorBlends are to Illusions?

Colorblends are okay. I use to wear those before Illusions. They have quite a few pictures of those lens on the net and pictures within this site. So if you'd like to see pictures or reviews you should search for the FreshLook ColorBlends lens in one of the threads; there're actually pretty popular despite, lol. Plus, those lens aren't annual lens. The good thing about those are the price.

packman · #61 (**permalink**) 08-19-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

Colorblends are okay. I use to wear those before Illusions. They have quite a few pictures of those lens on the net and pictures within this site. So if you'd like to see pictures or reviews you should search for the freshlook colorblends lens in one of the threads; there're actually pretty popular despite, lol. Plus, those lens aren't annual lens. The good thing about those are the price.

Do you think you'll be going back to the Colorblends while you wait for a replacement for the Illusions comes along?

ekazara · #62 (**permalink**) 08-19-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by packman

Do you think you'll be going back to the Colorblends while you wait for a replacement for the Illusions comes along?

That would be a "no" and I don't think their going to create another lens like Illusions. As they stated, they were the oldest manufactored lens from the company. I'm wearing my glasses on and off and wearing my Solotica Hidrocor lens every 3 days. I think I'll go back to the Color Tones (UK brand) and try the NEO lucky clover contacts (Korean brand).

Lucyfur · #63 (**permalink**) 08-30-2011, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

That would be a "no" and I don't think their going to create another lens like Illusions. As they stated, they were the oldest manufactored lens from the company. I'm wearing my glasses on and off and wearing my Solotica Hidrocor lens every 3 days. I think I'll go back to the Color Tones (UK brand) and try the NEO lucky clover contacts (Korean brand).

Okay. Will you let us know how that works out for you?

ekazara · #64 (**permalink**) 08-30-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucyfur

Okay. Will you let us know how that works out for you?

I haven't brought them yet but when I do I'll start another thread with the Lucky Clover Green lens.

dragongirl81 · #65 (**permalink**) 08-30-2011, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

I haven't brought them yet but when I do I'll start another thread with the Lucky Clover Green lens.

Good idea. This thread is getting pretty long.

Steuhrob · #66 (**permalink**) 09-09-2011, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

I haven't brought them yet but when I do I'll start another thread with the Lucky Clover Green lens.

I'd really like to see that.

Petra · #67 (**permalink**) 09-19-2011, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

I haven't brought them yet but when I do I'll start another thread with the Lucky Clover Green lens.

So where's that new thread? I want to see the Lucky Clover lenses. Do they look like this?

DebiK · #68 (**permalink**) 09-19-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

Lol, yea I just received my Hidrocor lens on Saturday in "Mel". They look aight but the color is not better than the NC Quartzo although they feel a little better. I wore them for 6 hours on Sat and it wasn't as bad as the NC, but I will not be buying any more Solotica's. I'm actually wearing them at work so I'm not sure how long I'll be able to wear them staring at the computer screen all day but I have my glasses handy just in case. I think I'll go back to my other contacts (Color Tones). Those feel great. Maybe I'll try some Korean lens too at www.eyecandylens.com

What's the latest, ekazara? What brand are you wearing now?

dragongirl81 · #69 (**permalink**) 09-20-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Petra

So where's that new thread? I want to see the Lucky Clover lenses. Do they look like this?

Those are interesting, Petra, however in my opinion they would be too distracting anywhere but in a St. Patrick's Day parade.

Dragonslayer · #70 (**permalink**) 09-21-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by ekazara

I haven't brought them yet but when I do I'll start another thread with the Lucky Clover Green lens.

It looks as though ekazara hasn't started any new threads yet. Is there any way to give him or her a poke with a stick, so to speak? It is Wednesday, after all.

oferta · #71 (**permalink**) 09-24-2011, 10:23 AM

I bought the Solotica's Icemints last year. No problems with the drying out problem. Now I have ordered Soloticas Quartzo's.

Garfield21 · #72 (**permalink**) 09-26-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by oferta

I bought the Solotica's Icemints last year. No problems with the drying out problem. Now I have ordered Soloticas Quartzo's.

Nobody poked you with a stick, did they?

Have you seen ekazara?

Fireman · #73 (**permalink**) 10-17-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by thecurlyfitchic

I have Solotica lenses and I can wear them for at least 10 hours (I've worn for 12) and there is no need for me to use any re-wetting drops.

Just as an fyi, I had never worn contacts before in my life since my vision did not need any repair. The first pair of Solotica I purchased (September 2010) I could only wear for 4 hours, I had to use re-wetting drops and they were plano (non-prescription). However, someone said that if you got a prescription lens the material was thinner. Therefore, I purchased some with 0.25 (lowest possible) and boy was I surprised. The material is super thin compared to the first pair I purchased and I forget I have them on when I'm wearing. Also, I do not have any issues with my vision or headaches or anything.

Oh, I only wear them (Mel) maybe once a month currently. I'm waiting on a new color (Ocre) and more than likely I will wear those everyday.

I find my prescription hidrocor mels to be very comfortable. I wear them about 12 hours a day on the weekends. I have to use re-wetting drops after about 6 hours though. I suppose it depends what one is used to. I wore hard contacts for a long time before I found Durasoft 3s (both Colors and Colorblends). When they were discontinued and only available MTO, I experimented with a few monthly lenses that were available in the States until I discovered Soliticas. The natural color of the mels is great compared to any other lens I have worn. During the week, I wear Solitica hidroblu (clear) lenses all my waking hours. They have a higher water content (49% vs 38%) and are even more comfortable. I never need to use re-wetting drops with them. I like Solitica annual lenses because they are thick. I am so far sighted (L + 5.00, R + 3.5) I cannot see the visibility tint in clear lenses. In fact, I have difficulty seeing the yellow in the mels without my glasses. Because they are thick I can put them in and out by feel rather than sight. With other lenses, I have to put in a color lens, which I can see on my finger unassisted, before I try to put in a clear lens with a visibility tint. I find disposable lenses too thin to handle unassisted. I am holding out waiting for Solitica to release hidrocor cristals, as I am afraid the NC cristals may be too thin for me to use successfully.

321contacts · #74 (**permalink**) 10-18-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fireman

I find my prescription hidrocor mels to be very comfortable. I wear them about 12 hours a day on the weekends. I have to use re-wetting drops after about 6 hours though. I suppose it depends what one is used to. I wore hard contacts for a long time before I found Durasoft 3s (both Colors and Colorblends). When they were discontinued and only available MTO, I experimented with a few monthly lenses that were available in the States until I discovered Soliticas. The natural color of the mels is great compared to any other lens I have worn. During the week, I wear Solitica hidroblu (clear) lenses all my waking hours. They have a higher water content (49% vs 38%) and are even more comfortable. I never need to use re-wetting drops with them. I like Solitica annual lenses because they are thick. I am so far sighted (L + 5.00, R + 3.5) I cannot see the visibility tint in clear lenses. In fact, I have difficulty seeing the yellow in the mels without my glasses. Because they are thick I can put them in and out by feel rather than sight. With other lenses, I have to put in a color lens, which I can see on my finger unassisted, before I try to put in a clear lens with a visibility tint. I find disposable lenses too thin to handle unassisted. I am holding out waiting for Solitica to release hidrocor cristals, as I am afraid the NC cristals may be too thin for me to use successfully.

Thanks for that detailed description of your contact lens experience, Fireman. I never knew that thick lenses had so many advantages.

Jubert · #75 (**permalink**) 10-28-2011, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fireman

I find my prescription hidrocor mels to be very comfortable. I wear them about 12 hours a day on the weekends. I have to use re-wetting drops after about 6 hours though. I suppose it depends what one is used to. I wore hard contacts for a long time before I found Durasoft 3s (both Colors and Colorblends). When they were discontinued and only available MTO, I experimented with a few monthly lenses that were available in the States until I discovered Soliticas. The natural color of the mels is great compared to any other lens I have worn. During the week, I wear Solitica hidroblu (clear) lenses all my waking hours. They have a higher water content (49% vs 38%) and are even more comfortable.

Just curious. Why do yo wear different contact lenses on the weekend than you do on weekdays? Is it because the Hidrocor lenses aren't as comfortable so you can't wear them for five days?

chalibu24 · #76 (**permalink**) 10-31-2011, 11:44 AM

I found out why that might be! I read in this (AMAZING) blog that the new Soloticas are being made thinner, because they want to gain FDA approval. But thinner contacts move around more in the eyes, causing drying and burning. You can read it for yourself actually, there are loads of great things there:

bestcolorcontacts.blogspot.com

JayDub · #77 (**permalink**) 10-31-2011, 12:35 PM

Solotica lenses are comfortable for me. I had to 'break them in' though.

Building63 · #78 (**permalink**) 10-31-2011, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JayDub

Solotica lenses are comfortable for me. I had to 'break them in' though.

So how long was this "breaking in" period? Did you wear them for longer and longer amounts of time each day?

BettyBoop · #79 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by JayDub

Solotica lenses are comfortable for me. I had to 'break them in' though.

How does one "break in" contact lenses? Is it just a matter of wearing them even though they're uncomfortable? Do other brands require this "breaking in period"?

PRgymnast · #80 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 02:23 PM

I've had these Soliticas in Quartzo for a couple of months now. I'd been wearing Natural Touch for over 10 years when they were discontinued. I cannot wear these for more than a few hours without my lid dragging them up every time I blink or worse, they feel like I have grit in my eye. I love the way they look but I can't deal with not being able to wear them comfortably for the work day. And I use the new hydrating solution by B&L. I think I'm gonna try Waicon.

KSCbase · #81 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PRgymnast

I've had these Soliticas in Quartzo for a couple of months now. I'd been wearing Natural Touch for over 10 years when they were discontinued. I cannot wear these for more than a few hours without my lid dragging them up every time I blink or worse, they feel like I have grit in my eye. I love the way they look but I can't deal with not being able to wear them comfortably for the work day. And I use the new hydrating solution by B&L. I think I'm gonna try Waicon.

Hi PRgymnast. Thanks for joining us on Lens 101. So you started out with Natural Touch lenses, then switched to Solotica after they were discontinued, but they stick to your upper eyelids and sometimes make your eyes feel gritty. Next you want to try Waicon lenses, right? What is it about Waicon lenses that makes you want to try them?

PRgymnast · #82 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 02:46 PM

I went to Solitica after doing a ton of internet research and trying on every US brand they'd let me try on at my eye doctor. None of the colorblends, expressions, ciba or any other US brand was to my liking. After seeing a ton of pics of the Soliticas, I decided to bite and got Natural Colors Quartzo & Hydrocharme Mel. The Mel is a nice color but not quite as dramatic or natural looking IMO. The Quartzo is a very nice color but like I said, I can't wear them very long. I used to wear the NTs all day and into the night with no problem.

Waicons seem to be the next best thing based on things I've read here and on other sites. I'm hoping that I like them AND they're comfortable.

SteveKemp · #83 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PRgymnast

I went to Solitica after doing a ton of internet research and trying on every US brand they'd let me try on at my eye doctor. None of the colorblends, expressions, ciba or any other US brand was to my liking. After seeing a ton of pics of the Soliticas, I decided to bite and got Natural Colors Quartzo & Hydrocharme Mel. The Mel is a nice color but not quite as dramatic or natural looking IMO. The Quartzo is a very nice color but like I said, I can't wear them very long. I used to wear the NTs all day and into the night with no problem.

Waicons seem to be the next best thing based on things I've read here and on other sites. I'm hoping that I like them AND they're comfortable.

Boy, it's too bad you tried all the American lenses and none of them worked for you. Nothing's as good as Natural Touch, is it? It makes you wonder why they stopped making them.

JINH · #84 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 04:57 PM

I just received a pair of Solotica Hidrocor Mels in yesterday. I have not had any of the problems other people are having. They did feel a bit thicker than most contacts. I usually have pretty dry eyes, even with Acuvue 2 Oasys. Surprisingly, after a few minutes I forgot they were there. I wore them 5 hours yesterday and have had them in about 8 hours today. I did just notice that my eyes were a little bloodshot. I'm not sure if it's specifically these contacts or the fact I haven't wore contacts at all the last few months.

Brittvid · #85 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JINH

I just received a pair of Solotica Hidrocor Mels in yesterday. I have not had any of the problems other people are having. They did feel a bit thicker than most contacts. I usually have pretty dry eyes, even with Acuvue 2 Oasys. Surprisingly, after a few minutes I forgot they were there. I wore them 5 hours yesterday and have had them in about 8 hours today. I did just notice that my eyes were a little bloodshot. I'm not sure if it's specifically these contacts or the fact I haven't wore contacts at all the last few months.

Hello JINH. Welcome to Lens 101. I'm glad you decided to sign up. It sounds like you have found some great contact lenses there. You say your eyes are a little bloodshot, but your not sure if it's the contacts or your lack of practice. How red are your eyes when you're not wearing contact lenses? Most people have a few red vessels from lack of sleep and things like that.

JINH · #86 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 05:08 PM

They're usually not red at all. I noticed some small red vessels in my eyes. But, I've been wearing my glasses for the last few months. I suppose it could just be because I haven't wore anything in my eyes and then I've been in them for 8 hours thus far today.

Brittvid · #87 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JINH

They're usually not red at all. I noticed some small red vessels in my eyes. But, I've been wearing my glasses for the last few months. I suppose it could just be because I haven't wore anything in my eyes and then I've been in them for 8 hours thus far today.

That was fast.

Well, then it sounds like you've got some very good lenses there. Well done.

PRgymnast · #88 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 05:43 PM

I'm going to wear the hydrocharme mels tomorrow (and prob the next several days) to see if there is any noticeable difference in comfort.

Brittvid · #89 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by PRgymnast

I'm going to wear the hydrocharme mels tomorrow (and prob the next several days) to see if there is any noticeable difference in comfort.

Are those color contacts? If they are, see if anyone else comments on them.

PRgymnast · #90 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Brittvid

Are those color contacts? If they are, see if anyone else comments on them.

Yes and from what I've learned, many have experienced what I am experiencing with the Natural Colors Solitica lenses.

I think I'm using the best possible solution; Opti-free Pure Moist. I used Replenish before that.

Re-wetting drops only help for maybe an hour before I need another. I never had to use drops before these lenses; I digress.

Jurassicmark · #91 (**permalink**) 11-09-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucyfur

That picture kinda reminds me of a song.

"She was looking kinda dumb
With her finger and her thumb
In the shape of an 'L'
On her forehead."

I was just thinking of that song, Lucyfur. It's a good one.

"Somebody once told me
The world is gonna roll me.
I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed."