Saggy Solotica Lenses

Gorluff · #1 (**permalink**) 05-01-2011, 11:27 AM

I just received a pair of Solotica Hidrocor lenses.

When I tried them on for the first time they fit like a glove.

But then I soaked them in a Bosch & Lomb Biotrue solution and they turned... "saggy"..

They now cover the top of my pupil making my vision a bit blury and and they expose too much of my iris.

These are the first lenses I've ever owned. I've been to Specsavers, an optician and another lensstore and showed pictures and described what happened. They were all baffled and couldnt come up with an answer.

PeriBrown · #2 (**permalink**) 05-02-2011, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Gorluff

I just received a pair of Solotica Hidrocor lenses.

When I tried them on for the first time they fit like a glove.

But then I soaked them in a Bausch & Lomb Biotrue solution and they turned... "saggy"..

They now cover the top of my pupil making my vision a bit blurry and and they expose too much of the lower parts of my iris, my eyes looks like vertical goat eyes or something.

These are the first lenses I've ever owned, can they contract once expanded or is the damage permanent?

Hi there Gorluff. Welcome to Lens 101.

When I did a Google search for "contact lenses slide down" I checked the first three pages of results and almost all of them said that "contact lenses won't slide down your nose like glasses."

So I have to rely on my limited knowledge of contact lenses. Reading Lens 101 for a number of years has taught me that sometimes the base curve of the lens is too big, and it's like trying to wear a hat that's too big; it will slide around a lot.

Not learning my lesson, I tried searching Google again for anything about contact lenses' reaction to the cleaning solution, but all I could find was articles about people's eyes reacting to solutions.

Maybe someone else on this form can rely on experience rather than Google.

Thomas · #3 (**permalink**) 05-03-2011, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by PeriBrown

Hi there Gorluff. Welcome to Lens 101.

When I did a Google search for "contact lenses slide down" I checked the first three pages of results and almost all of them said that "contact lenses won't slide down your nose like glasses."

So I have to rely on my limited knowledge of contact lenses. Reading Lens 101 for a number of years has taught me that sometimes the base curve of the lens is too big, and it's like trying to wear a hat that's too big; it will slide around a lot.

Not learning my lesson, I tried searching Google again for anything about contact lenses' reaction to the cleaning solution, but all I could find was articles about people's eyes reacting to solutions.

Maybe someone else on this form can rely on experience rather than Google.

Sorry Mate but I can't help you out in this matter...!!!
Because I haven't use these lenses so didn't know anything about it..!!But you are at the right place where your problems will be solved very quickly and you will get lots value able information as well...!!

Karentraven · #4 (**permalink**) 05-03-2011, 05:50 AM

well the BC seemed to be the right for you it the lenses fitted good the first time, the problem seem to be the solution... i got this solution as a gift with one pair of lenses, now i'm a little scared to use it

Eldradmustlive · #5 (**permalink**) 05-03-2011, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Karentraven

well the BC seemed to be the right for you it the lenses fitted good the first time, the problem seem to be the solution... i got this solution as a gift with one pair of lenses, now i'm a little scared to use it

Hi Karentraven. Are you new around here? Welcome.

How do you know that Gorluff's base curve is right? I think Peri Brown is right in that the base curve is too big. That's based in several years' experience surfing this forum.

You do bring up a good point, though. I would hope that Gorluff's lenses were fitted professionally and should have fit very well before he or she left the office.

Karentraven · #6 (**permalink**) 05-03-2011, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Eldradmustlive

Hi Karentraven. Are you new around here? Welcome.

How do you know that Gorluff's base curve is right? I think Peri Brown is right in that the base curve is too big. That's based in several years' experience surfing this forum.

You do bring up a good point, though. I would hope that Gorluff's lenses were fitted professionally and should have fit very well before he or she left the office.

Hi, Thank you! No i'm not really new, i just didn't participate much.. i dont know this forum looks a little messy and complicated

I mentioned that the BC should be right because he said that he tried them the first time and fit perfectly, and solotica has only one BC

If they would not fit right since the first time he tried them that most most definitely that the BC was not the right for him

Tiger · #7 (**permalink**) 05-03-2011, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Karentraven

Hi, Thank you! No i'm not really new, i just didn't participate much.. i dont know this forum looks a little messy and complicated

I mentioned that the BC should be right because he said that he tried them the first time and fit perfectly, and solotica has only one BC

If they would not fit right since the first time he tried them that most most definitely that the BC was not the right for him

Well, if the lenses have only one base curve . . .

"Messy and complicated" you say? Hopefully that gets the Webmaster's attention. If this were your site, what would you do to make it less so?

Gorluff · #8 (**permalink**) 05-06-2011, 05:22 PM

Thanks for the replies you guys.

I've returned the lenses, not because of the sliding but because one of them was defect and too painful to wear.

I wont soak the new ones in Bosch & Lomb Biotrue even though its a recommended solution.

But after what I've heard lenses arent suppose to expand or contract, so what happened beats me.

Juicer · #9 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorluff

Thanks for the replies you guys.

I've returned the lenses, not because of the sliding but because one of them was defect and too painful to wear.

I wont soak the new ones in Bausch & Lomb Biotrue even though its a recommended solution.

But after what I've heard lenses aren't suppose to expand or contract, so what happened beats me.

Hi Gorluff. Welcome to Lens 101.

I tried searching for reasons why Biotrue solution would make your contact lenses slip, but the only relevant thing I found was an article that said that Biotrue lenses will prevent slippage. Actual mileage may vary, obviously.

So are you wearing a different brand of contact lenses now?

Teddikitty · #10 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorluff

I just received a pair of Solotica Hidrocor lenses.

When I tried them on for the first time they fit like a glove.

But then I soaked them in a Bosch & Lomb Biotrue solution and they turned... "saggy"..

They now cover the top of my pupil making my vision a bit blury and and they expose too much of my iris.

These are the first lenses I've ever owned. I've been to Specsavers, an optician and another lensstore and showed pictures and described what happened. They were all baffled and couldnt come up with an answer.

Wow. How did you get that cool lettering for your captions? What's that font called?

Gorluff · #11 (**permalink**) 05-10-2011, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Juicer

Hi Gorluff. Welcome to Lens 101.

I tried searching for reasons why Biotrue solution would make your contact lenses slip, but the only relevant thing I found was an article that said that Biotrue lenses will prevent slippage. Actual mileage may vary, obviously.

So are you wearing a different brand of contact lenses now?

Must've been something really wrong with my lenses then, to react that way to the Biotrue solution.
I'm lens free now, the whole saggy thing wasnt the only problem, one of them was defect and too painful to wear so I had to return them. It will most likely take one to two months before I recieve new ones. Its a shame, they looked lovely the first time I tried them.

Gorluff · #12 (**permalink**) 05-10-2011, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Teddikitty

Wow. How did you get that cool lettering for your captions? What's that font called?

On the photos? I used photoshop cs4, the font is called Papyrus

KSCbase · #13 (**permalink**) 05-10-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorluff

Must've been something really wrong with my lenses then, to react that way to the Biotrue solution.
I'm lens free now, the whole saggy thing wasnt the only problem, one of them was defect and too painful to wear so I had to return them. It will most likely take one to two months before I recieve new ones. Its a shame, they looked lovely the first time I tried them.

Wow. Two months for new lenses? That seems like a long time.

Oh well. I hope the fit properly when you get them.

Walkaway · #14 (**permalink**) 05-11-2011, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Gorluff

Must've been something really wrong with my lenses then, to react that way to the Biotrue solution.
I'm lens free now, the whole saggy thing wasn't the only problem, one of them was defect and too painful to wear so I had to return them. It will most likely take one to two months before I receive new ones. Its a shame, they looked lovely the first time I tried them.

How about looking at some of the Color Contact Lenses offered by the sponsor, Lens.com? They don't sell Solotica lenses, but they've got quite a variety to choose from. That can probably get them to you in less than two months, but of course that depends on where you want them shipped. Check them out here:

http://www.lens.com/contact-lenses/department95.asp

Gorluff · #15 (**permalink**) 05-11-2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KSCbase

Wow. Two months for new lenses? That seems like a long time.

Oh well. I hope the fit properly when you get them.

Yeah my guess is two months maximum, according to lensmarket.com it should take 4-8 days for shipment to Europe. It took nearly a month before I received them.
Now the defect ones are on their way to their HQ in Cyprus, that will take a while. Then they have to be tested, that will probably take a while too and then new ones have to be ordered and dispatched. Hopefully I will receive new ones eventually

Gorluff · #16 (**permalink**) 05-11-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Walkaway

How about looking at some of the color contact lenses offered by the sponsor, Lens.com? They don't sell Solotica lenses, but they've got quite a variety to choose from. That can probably get them to you in less than two months, but of course that depends on where you want them shipped. Check them out here:

http://www.lens.com/contact-lenses/department95.asp

Wow sweet, I'll check it out!

Bondjamesbond · #17 (**permalink**) 05-12-2011, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Gorluff

Wow sweet, I'll check it out!

Good. I hope you find something you like. Check back with us and tell us if you decide to buy anything.

Tiger · #18 (**permalink**) 07-26-2011, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorluff

Wow sweet, I'll check it out!

Did you find anything Gorluff?

Hello?

Why doesn't anyone come back?

SSumman · #19 (**permalink**) 07-30-2011, 06:38 AM

Hi All,

I am from the UK and ordered Solotica Mel Natural colours from this website. I have only tried them in, i havent been out or even worn them for an hour yet, as one of the lenses really irritates my eye and moves around and falls out within the first ten minutes. I have tried re-soaking in Bausch and Lomb solution and trying to use in the other eye but the same thing happens? The other lense fits like a glove in both eyes??? I am extremely disappointed because i was really looking forward to receiving them. They look lovely but one of the lenses seems like it has a defect.
I have contacted Solotica in the hope of a replacement. Does anyone know if they will replace or what is wrong with my lense, it was like this straight out of the box and it is not torn and hasnt been worn?
Please helP!!!

MaryTamm2 · #20 (**permalink**) 08-01-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SSumman

Hi All,

I am from the UK and ordered Solotica Mel Natural colours from this website. I have only tried them in, i havent been out or even worn them for an hour yet, as one of the lenses really irritates my eye and moves around and falls out within the first ten minutes. I have tried re-soaking in Bausch and Lomb solution and trying to use in the other eye but the same thing happens? The other lense fits like a glove in both eyes??? I am extremely disappointed because i was really looking forward to receiving them. They look lovely but one of the lenses seems like it has a defect.
I have contacted Solotica in the hope of a replacement. Does anyone know if they will replace or what is wrong with my lense, it was like this straight out of the box and it is not torn and hasnt been worn?
Please helP!!!

I can't tell much without seeing you and the lenses, but it seems to me like they sent you the wrong size contact lenses. Perhaps the base curve is off. You did send them a prescription from your doctor, right?

Petra · #21 (**permalink**) 08-12-2011, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Karentraven

Hi, Thank you! No i'm not really new, i just didn't participate much.. i dont know this forum looks a little messy and complicated

What do you mean "messy and complicated"? Do you think that maybe there are too many brands of lenses represented here? Maybe I've been on this site too long and don't notice it any more. Does anyone else here think that Lens 101 looks "messy and complicated"? If so, how would you suggest they make it better?

Karentraven · #22 (**permalink**) 08-12-2011, 09:47 AM

i dont think the problem is that there are too many brands.. just that is not organized.. i think they only organize the brands they sell in lens.com
i really dont like this forum.. such a shame it has good information if you really want to spend time searching for something.

Zoey · #23 (**permalink**) 08-12-2011, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Karentraven

i dont think the problem is that there are too many brands.. just that is not organized.. i think they only organize the brands they sell in lens.com
i really don't like this forum.. such a shame it has good information if you really want to spend time searching for something.

I think you're right. The only brands you see here in Lens 101 are the ones that they sell on Lens.com. Generally that's not an issue, unless someone asks about Solotica lenses, and that's only one brand.

I know what you mean about spending time searching for stuff. They have a search function here, but it's not the best. For me the most frustrating part is that "secret word" that you have to put in. I've seen that on other sites too, but usually the word or code is easy to read. Here's it's blurred and it's nearly impossible to read (even with contact lenses). At least half the time I get an error message that I got the secret code wrong. If they fix that it will make finding things a LOT easier on this site.

ahebert82 · #24 (**permalink**) 08-28-2011, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Gorluff

I just received a pair of Solotica Hidrocor lenses.

When I tried them on for the first time they fit like a glove.

But then I soaked them in a Bosch & Lomb Biotrue solution and they turned... "saggy"..

They now cover the top of my pupil making my vision a bit blury and and they expose too much of my iris.

These are the first lenses I've ever owned. I've been to Specsavers, an optician and another lensstore and showed pictures and described what happened. They were all baffled and couldnt come up with an answer.

Hi Gorluff - sorry to hear about your experience, hope it was just a defective lens. I was wondering what color those are? They look very nice. Thanks!

Bootz · #25 (**permalink**) 08-29-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Karentraven

i really dont like this forum..

Might that have something to do with the fact that you list your location as "lenspassion.tk"?

Here's for bonus for the rest of you: ".tk is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tokelau, a territory of New Zealand located in the South Pacific."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.tk

Karentraven · #26 (**permalink**) 09-01-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bootz

Might that have something to do with the fact that you list your location as "lenspassion.tk"?

Here's for bonus for the rest of you: ".tk is the Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Tokelau, a territory of New Zealand located in the South Pacific."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.tk

that has nothing to do wit hthe fact that this forum is a little messy and that to search for something it needs to be so complicated... i'm member in a lot more lens forums and so far this is the biggest but also most complicated to surf around.

Spongebob · #27 (**permalink**) 09-01-2011, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Karentraven

that has nothing to do with the fact that this forum is a little messy and that to search for something it needs to be so complicated... i'm member in a lot more lens forums and so far this is the biggest but also most complicated to surf around.

I don't know about you, but to me the hardest part of searching this forum is getting that "captcha" code right and they also seem to have a lot of options. I just want to know where I can find some search terms. I really doubt if I can narrow it down to a date, user name and how many replies were in the thread. Do you find those options helpful?

Petra · #28 (**permalink**) 09-02-2011, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Karentraven

that has nothing to do wit hthe fact that this forum is a little messy and that to search for something it needs to be so complicated... i'm member in a lot more lens forums and so far this is the biggest but also most complicated to surf around.

What would make it easier to search those forum? Maybe the Webmaster will use your suggestions.

Spongebob · #29 (**permalink**) 10-03-2011, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra

What would make it easier to search those forum? Maybe the Webmaster will use your suggestions.

I just need a field to type in my search term. I'm not a spammer, and I don't understand how logging into Lens 101 and the searching for "Acuvue 2" is a security risk.

321contacts · #30 (**permalink**) 10-04-2011, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Spongebob

I just need a field to type in my search term. I'm not a spammer, and I don't understand how logging into Lens 101 and the searching for "Acuvue 2" is a security risk.

I don't know either, but then again I don't know anything about creating a website. So there must be a good reason for that "captcha" thing. Perhaps it's there as a result of some bad experiences.

Juicer · #31 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorluff

Wow sweet, I'll check it out!

So did you check out Lens.com, Gorluff? Will the ship lenses to you where you live?

KSCbase · #32 (**permalink**) 11-08-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorluff

Yeah my guess is two months maximum, according to lensmarket.com it should take 4-8 days for shipment to Europe. It took nearly a month before I received them.
Now the defect ones are on their way to their HQ in Cyprus, that will take a while. Then they have to be tested, that will probably take a while too and then new ones have to be ordered and dispatched. Hopefully I will receive new ones eventually

Wow, so you've got no place to go locally to order your contact lenses? You can't go into a "brick and mortar" store and buy Solotica lenses, can you?

Tiger · #33 (**permalink**) 11-10-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Karentraven

that has nothing to do wit hthe fact that this forum is a little messy and that to search for something it needs to be so complicated... i'm member in a lot more lens forums and so far this is the biggest but also most complicated to surf around.

I guess when things get bigger they also get more complicated. Even people work that way. I'm not sure what the solution would be though. How can we make Lens 101 less complicated? Does anyone have any ideas?

sylvia · #34 (**permalink**) 11-10-2011, 03:37 PM

Solotica lenses are only available in south america, hence the long wait for shipping. I don't know how accurate this is but I heard that you can correct a slight issue with base curve. I was told to put my Soloticas in their case--then submerge the case in hot water for 3 minutes. Hot water as in like 80 degrees not boiling. Then take out the warm contacts and put them on my eye, they should mold to the shape of your eye. I haven't done this so I can't vouch for it but others have said that it works wonders.

Sk8erBoi · #35 (**permalink**) 11-10-2011, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sylvia

Solotica lenses are only available in south america, hence the long wait for shipping. I don't know how accurate this is but I heard that you can correct a slight issue with base curve. I was told to put my Soloticas in their case--then submerge the case in hot water for 3 minutes. Hot water as in like 80 degrees not boiling. Then take out the warm contacts and put them on my eye, they should mold to the shape of your eye. I haven't done this so I can't vouch for it but others have said that it works wonders.

Interesting. I've been on this forum a long time and I've never heard of such a thing. I'm of the opinion that if your contacts don't fit, they don't fit. First of all, I don't think I would have ordered contact lenses from South America, and secondly, they should fit perfectly because I would have given them my prescription after getting fitted.

sylvia · #36 (**permalink**) 11-10-2011, 05:17 PM

I do not know of any site selling Soloticas that demand a prescription, however they are a very well known brand in South America and I would certainly trust them on my eyes. There are many colored contact lenses available onine without a prescription that I would never put near my eye but after much research I have come to find that brands such as Magic Top, Solotica, and Waicon are perfectly safe and more comfortable than most.
They only come in a base curve of 8.7 however, which can be very frustrating for many people if it is not a 100% perfect fit. As far as I know it is not harmful to wear a contact lens with a base curve that is slightly large, it is the steeper base curves that can harm your eye. Even if the base curve is correct it might fit differently because the lens is made out of different materials. If I had spent upwards of $100 on a pair of lenses and waited a month for them to arrive I would certainly give the old hot water trick a shot before chucking them!
I'm assuming that Gorloff was looking for some type of advice rather than 'you should have seen an optometrist', especially since he/she claimed to have already seen one in the initial post. As I said before, I have never tried this technique but I don't see how it could really hurt to try it.

eyecaramba · #37 (**permalink**) 11-11-2011, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sylvia

Solotica lenses are only available in south america, hence the long wait for shipping. I don't know how accurate this is but I heard that you can correct a slight issue with base curve. I was told to put my Soloticas in their case--then submerge the case in hot water for 3 minutes. Hot water as in like 80 degrees not boiling. Then take out the warm contacts and put them on my eye, they should mold to the shape of your eye. I haven't done this so I can't vouch for it but others have said that it works wonders.

I've heard of this hot water trick, but I don't know why people bother. If I waited for contact lenses to be shipped to me from another country and when they finally got to me they didn't fit, I might ask for an exchange, but if they wouldn't exchange them then I'd just buy my contact lenses locally. They may not look as nice, but at least if I had a problem I can just take the lenses back to where I bought them from instead of shipping them back to a faraway land and then waiting for the new lenses to get to me.

sylvia · #38 (**permalink**) 11-11-2011, 12:55 PM

That is true, unfortunately it's nearly impossible to find colored contact lenses in the US in my high prescription, -9.5 =(

eyecaramba · #39 (**permalink**) 11-11-2011, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by sylvia

That is true, unfortunately it's nearly impossible to find colored contact lenses in the US in my high prescription, -9.5 =(

You're right. I tried and it's really hard to Google "contact lenses -9.5 power" and get useful results. You get sites that have some of those words, but not all of them, and it's a mess.
Does your doctor have any suggestions?

sylvia · #40 (**permalink**) 11-11-2011, 01:16 PM

The last time I asked was quite a few years ago and the Acuvue Opaques were what I ended up with, I seem to remember him saying something about some kind of Ciba annuals in my prescription but now it seems that they were discontinued =/

sylvia · #41 (**permalink**) 11-11-2011, 01:16 PM

And Acuvue Opaques look like absolute garbage on my eyes, and feel like it too!

Rosetyler · #42 (**permalink**) 11-11-2011, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sylvia

The last time I asked was quite a few years ago and the Acuvue Opaques were what I ended up with, I seem to remember him saying something about some kind of Ciba annuals in my prescription but now it seems that they were discontinued =/

Perhaps you should try asking your eye doctor again. Things change pretty quickly in the world of contact lenses.

sylvia · #43 (**permalink**) 11-11-2011, 03:36 PM

I guess I could, but since I haven't been able to find any for sale on online sites like Lens.com I am inclined to be skeptical =(
I would love it if something like FreshLook ColorBlends came in my prescription though

Rosetyler · #44 (**permalink**) 11-11-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by sylvia

I guess I could, but since I haven't been able to find any for sale on online sites like Lens.com I am inclined to be skeptical =(
I would love it if something like Freshlook Colorblends came in my prescription though

Well, maybe something like FreshLook ColorBlends does come in your prescription. It couldn't hurt to ask. Get a brand name and then check to see if Lens.com has them.

sylvia · #45 (**permalink**) 11-11-2011, 04:02 PM

Freshlooks only go up to -8

MopJockey · #46 (**permalink**) 11-11-2011, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by sylvia

Freshlooks only go up to -8

What about custom-made contact lenses. That may be your only chance to get color contact lenses in a -9.5 prescription. Is it the same in both of your eyes?

sylvia · #47 (**permalink**) 11-11-2011, 04:47 PM

yeah it's the same, I know that fxeyes are one of the best options out there but at $450 a pair it's a big investment!

MaraJade · #48 (**permalink**) 11-14-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by sylvia

yeah it's the same, I know that fxeyes are one of the best options out there but at $450 a pair it's a big investment!

Yes, it certainly is. How long are those $450 lenses supposed to last?

sylvia · #49 (**permalink**) 11-14-2011, 04:44 PM

1 year of everyday use-but people have stretched it to 2-3 by taking very good care of them--they're amazingly realistic lenses but at that price I could have 4-5 pairs of soloticas or magic tops to play around with!

Orionebula · #50 (**permalink**) 11-15-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by sylvia

1 year of everyday use-but people have stretched it to 2-3 by taking very good care of them--they're amazingly realistic lenses but at that price I could have 4-5 pairs of soloticas or magic tops to play around with!

Wow. I'm no eye doctor but doubling or tripling the lifetime of contact lenses sounds like asking for trouble to me. Am I just being over-careful?

sylvia · #51 (**permalink**) 11-15-2011, 02:10 PM

You can usually tell when an annual lens needs replacing when it feels uncomfortable on your eyes--this happens sooner when you use them every day vs. once a week or so

sylvia · #52 (**permalink**) 11-15-2011, 02:14 PM

And by taking good care of them I mean regular cleansing in a 3% peroxide solution and using some kind of ultrasonic device to remove any residue

Beckifera · #53 (**permalink**) 11-15-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sylvia

And by taking good care of them I mean regular cleansing in a 3% peroxide solution and using some kind of ultrasonic device to remove any residue

Wow. Well, here's the ultimate test. Does your eye doctor know how long you've been wearing those lenses? Do you go for your annual eye exam and your doctor tells you that your eyes look healthy, see you next year?

sylvia · #54 (**permalink**) 11-15-2011, 03:09 PM

I do not wear annual lenses, aside from the Soloticas that I just got--but I used to have clear annuals that I wore daily and by taking very good care of them I generally got a year and a half to two years out of them, and my optometrist never told me that I had anything unhealthy going on with my eyes--but for clear lenses I prefer dailies, nothing like a fresh contact in your eye every morning

321contacts · #55 (**permalink**) 11-15-2011, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiger

I guess when things get bigger they also get more complicated. Even people work that way. I'm not sure what the solution would be though. How can we make Lens 101 less complicated? Does anyone have any ideas?

That's a good question, Tiger. Maybe Lens 101 should get a new search thingee that's a bit easier to use. I don't think they really need to use that "captcha" thing for a search. How can you use a search tool to put spam on a website?

MaraJade · #56 (**permalink**) 12-22-2011, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorluff

I just received a pair of Solotica Hidrocor lenses.

When I tried them on for the first time they fit like a glove.

But then I soaked them in a Bosch & Lomb Biotrue solution and they turned... "saggy"..

They now cover the top of my pupil making my vision a bit blury and and they expose too much of my iris.

These are the first lenses I've ever owned. I've been to Specsavers, an optician and another lensstore and showed pictures and described what happened. They were all baffled and couldnt come up with an answer.

Just in case we need to be reminded of the point of this thread . . .