Circle Lenses?

jokky · #1 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 11:22 PM

I am interested in buying some circle lenses- the ones all the girls in asia are wearing.

Yeah, I don't wear contact lenses and never have for more than 10 minutes, would it be stupid to order a few different sizes and experiment?

Does anyone know of any legit brands that make circle lenses? When I google "circle lenses" all I get are really shady looking websites selling shady looking product.

Also, would it be safe to wear them for an entire day? assuming I find the right size and whatnot....

thanks for your time

mokkai · #2 (**permalink**) 08-12-2009, 11:32 PM

hmm... it would be really hard to know how these circle lens would actually look by the way they're advertised... i think i'll wait until a brave soul buy them and post pictures cuz i'm not about to waste my money for me not to like them!!... hey, 30 bucks is 30 bucks.

SimplySpoiled · #3 (**permalink**) 09-22-2009, 09:09 PM

I say go for it! I just ordered my first pair of colored contact lenses and just read something about circle lenses. They look really cute. I'd love to see them on a non-asian eye.

Amber

Privateyez · #4 (**permalink**) 09-23-2009, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by jokky

I am interested in buying some circle lenses- the ones all the girls in asia are wearing.

Yeah, I don't wear contact lenses and never have for more than 10 minutes, would it be stupid to order a few different sizes and experiment?

Does anyone know of any legit brands that make circle lenses? When I google "circle lenses" all I get are really shady looking websites selling shady looking product.

Also, would it be safe to wear them for an entire day? assuming I find the right size and whatnot....

thanks for your time

I would not advise buying contact lenses of any kind without a prescription. It's not like trying on shoes. Get fitted by your eye doctor and then you'll at least know what size to buy. Meanwhile go to lens.com and look under "Novelty Contact Lenses" and see if they have the "circle lenses" you are seeking. Okay?

http://www.lens.com/contact-lenses/lens228.asp

kmoanig · #5 (**permalink**) 02-28-2010, 06:04 PM

First of all, I would advise that you do not EVER buy contact lenses without first seeing an optometrist!
If you buy the wrong prescription they can hurt your vision and if you drive a car you will be a danger to you and everyone else who is on the road.
Also, If you don't have the right eye shape to wear contact lenses you can permanently damage your eye buy wearing them.
Though I have met many people who have bought nonprescription lenses (lenses with the power -0.00) without seeing an optometrist before hand and they were fine. Just be aware that a small percentage of people do not have the eye shape to wear any contact lenses at all, and though it is unlikely, you could be part of the small percent.

A legit site to buy them from would be www.mycandyeyes.com . So far I've found them to be the cheapest, though it takes about 2-3 weeks for you to get them. In fact, I just received the lenses I ordered from them yesterday, so I know they are legit from first hand experience.

I wouldn't advise wearing them for more than 6 hours. Many of my friends who wear/wore them everyday have complained about them causing headaches and some of my friends have even stopped wearing them because the headaches were so bad. But I myself have to experience wearing them so I couldn't tell you.

With all that said, below are pictures of my eyes with and without the black GEO circle lenses I just received in the mail yesterday. Enjoy.

kmoanig · #6 (**permalink**) 02-28-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SimplySpoiled

I say go for it! I just ordered my first pair of colored contact lenses and just read something about circle lenses. They look really cute. I'd love to see them on a non-asian eye.

Amber

These pictures above are for you since I have "non-asian" eyes.

I honestly don't think these lenses look good on me. (they make me look like a bug!

) Although I'm not sure if it is because I already have big eyes, my eyes aren't really slanted, or what

Bondjamesbond · #7 (**permalink**) 03-01-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by kmoanig

First of all, I would advise that you do not EVER buy contact lenses without first seeing an optometrist!
If you buy the wrong prescription they can hurt your vision and if you drive a car you will be a danger to you and everyone else who is on the road.
Also, If you don't have the right eye shape to wear contact lenses you can permanently damage your eye buy wearing them.
Though I have met many people who have bought nonprescription lenses (lenses with the power -0.00) without seeing an optometrist before hand and they were fine. Just be aware that a small percentage of people do not have the eye shape to wear any contact lenses at all, and though it is unlikely, you could be part of the small percent.

A legit site to buy them from would be www.mycandyeyes.com . So far I've found them to be the cheapest, though it takes about 2-3 weeks for you to get them. In fact, I just received the lenses I ordered from them yesterday, so I know they are legit from first hand experience.

You say that mycandyeyes.com are the cheapest, but have you compared their prices to lens.com? It seems that they have pretty competitive prices. They also happen to be the sponsors of this web site you're reading right now.

kmoanig · #8 (**permalink**) 03-01-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Bondjamesbond

You say that mycandyeyes.com are the cheapest, but have you compared their prices to lens.com? It seems that they have pretty competitive prices. They also happen to be the sponsors of this web site you're reading right now.

We're talking about CIRCLE lenses hun, not regular contact lenses. These lenses are only available outside the US because they it is illegal to tell them in the US. So any American based company (like lens.com) would not be allowed to sell them.

And to answer your question, no lens.com would definitely not be selling any circle lenses.

madeinshades · #9 (**permalink**) 03-02-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by kmoanig

We're talking about CIRCLE lenses hun, not regular contact lenses. These lenses are only available outside the US because they it is illegal to tell them in the US. So any American based company (like lens.com) would not be allowed to sell them.

Really? Why are they illegal in the United States? Is it because they're dangerous in some way? If that's the case, shouldn't they be illegal everywhere?

kmoanig · #10 (**permalink**) 03-02-2010, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by madeinshades

Really? Why are they illegal in the United States? Is it because they're dangerous in some way? If that's the case, shouldn't they be illegal everywhere?

They are illegal in the US because the US has pretty strict regulations on contact lenses (ie:needing a prescription to buy contact lenses), and circle lenses not only cover more of your eye than other contact lenses (have a larger diameter), but they also aren't permeable enough for US standards (harder for your eyes to breath). Not to mention most available circle lenses are yearly lenses instead of weekly/monthly (yearly lenses are always less permeable than their weekly counterparts).

Can they be dangerous? Definitely. But only if you abuse them. For example, if you wear them even though they hurt, if you wear them too often (7 hours or more everyday, everyone's body has a different tolerance), or if you wear them to sleep. Usually your body will tell you if your circle lenses are harming your eyes because your eyes will burn, you'll get a headaches, your eyes will be abnormally red, etc. (All are due to lack of oxygen to the eye).
They can also be safe when used properly. As long as you; watch out for your body's warning signs, do not never put them in/continue wearing them when your eyes hurt, do not wear them for more than 4-6 hours everyday, never sleep with them, and get see an optometrist before buying lenses to make sure you can wear lenses; you will be fine.

Every country has different standards and laws, but I'm not sure if it's safe to say that just because something is illegal in one that it should be illegal in another. The US just has stricter regulations when concerning contact lenses than a lot of other countries.

Tonythetiger · #11 (**permalink**) 03-02-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kmoanig

They are illegal in the US because the US has pretty strict regulations on contact lenses (ie:needing a prescription to buy contact lenses), and circle lenses not only cover more of your eye than other contact lenses (have a larger diameter), but they also aren't permeable enough for US standards (harder for your eyes to breath). Not to mention most available circle lenses are yearly lenses instead of weekly/monthly (yearly lenses are always less permeable than their weekly counterparts).

Can they be dangerous? Definitely. But only if you abuse them. For example, if you wear them even though they hurt, if you wear them too often (7 hours or more everyday, everyone's body has a different tolerance), or if you wear them to sleep. Usually your body will tell you if your circle lenses are harming your eyes because your eyes will burn, you'll get a headaches, your eyes will be abnormally red, etc. (All are due to lack of oxygen to the eye).
They can also be safe when used properly. As long as you; watch out for your body's warning signs, do not never put them in/continue wearing them when your eyes hurt, do not wear them for more than 4-6 hours everyday, never sleep with them, and get see an optometrist before buying lenses to make sure you can wear lenses; you will be fine.

Every country has different standards and laws, but I'm not sure if it's safe to say that just because something is illegal in one that it should be illegal in another. The US just has stricter regulations when concerning contact lenses than a lot of other countries.

Hey, thanks for that very thorough and easy to understand answer. You sound like you know your stuff. Feel free to answer any other questions you find on Lens 101. Do you know anything about sunglasses? It seems like nobody tries to answer the sunglasses questions, even though more people wear sunglasses than contact lenses.

kmoanig · #12 (**permalink**) 03-03-2010, 01:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Tonythetiger

Hey, thanks for that very thorough and easy to understand answer. You sound like you know your stuff. Feel free to answer any other questions you find on Lens 101. Do you know anything about sunglasses? It seems like nobody tries to answer the sunglasses questions, even though more people wear sunglasses than contact lenses.

I'm sorry, I don't know too much about sunglasses, but if I'll definitely try to see if there are any questions I can answer.

I mostly just know about contact lenses because they are a big hobby of mine and one of the main reasons on why I'm studying to be an Optometrist, so I do a lot of reading up on them.

Anazak · #13 (**permalink**) 03-04-2010, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by kmoanig

I'm sorry, I don't know too much about sunglasses, but if I'll definitely try to see if there are any questions I can answer.

I mostly just know about contact lenses because they are a big hobby of mine and one of the main reasons on why I'm studying to be an Optometrist, so I do a lot of reading up on them.

Awesome! Good luck to you in your ambition to be an optometrist. I hope the information on this website is useful to you.

Privateyez · #14 (**permalink**) 03-25-2010, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by kmoanig

I'm sorry, I don't know too much about sunglasses, but if I'll definitely try to see if there are any questions I can answer.

I mostly just know about contact lenses because they are a big hobby of mine and one of the main reasons on why I'm studying to be an Optometrist, so I do a lot of reading up on them.

That's great kmoanig. Your knowledge will come in handy here at Lens 101. I wish you well on your becoming an optometrist. Thanks for becoming a member. Tonythetiger commented on how well you answered the question and that's a good ability to have in your chosen profession. I think you'll do well. Thanks for your help.

Anazak · #15 (**permalink**) 04-09-2010, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by kmoanig

These pictures above are for you since I have "non-asian" eyes.

I honestly don't think these lenses look good on me. (they make me look like a bug!)

Although I'm not sure if it is because I already have big eyes, my eyes aren't really slanted, or what

What do you mean that make you look like a bug? You mean like this?

Tonythetiger · #16 (**permalink**) 04-21-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Anazak

What do you mean that make you look like a bug? You mean like this?

Boy I hope not.

Privateyez · #17 (**permalink**) 05-06-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kmoanig

I'm sorry, I don't know too much about sunglasses, but if I'll definitely try to see if there are any questions I can answer.

I mostly just know about contact lenses because they are a big hobby of mine and one of the main reasons on why I'm studying to be an Optometrist, so I do a lot of reading up on them.

What's new kmoanig? Have the questions on this board been challenging enough for you?

madeinshades · #18 (**permalink**) 06-09-2010, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kmoanig

They are illegal in the US because the US has pretty strict regulations on contact lenses (ie:needing a prescription to buy contact lenses), and circle lenses not only cover more of your eye than other contact lenses (have a larger diameter), but they also aren't permeable enough for US standards (harder for your eyes to breath). Not to mention most available circle lenses are yearly lenses instead of weekly/monthly (yearly lenses are always less permeable than their weekly counterparts).

Thanks for that explanation, kmoanig. So these circle contact lenses do not let very much oxygen to reach the eyes, and yet they're supposed to be good for a year? That doesn't sound very safe to me.

Privateyez · #19 (**permalink**) 06-17-2010, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kmoanig

They are illegal in the US because the US has pretty strict regulations on contact lenses (ie:needing a prescription to buy contact lenses), and circle lenses not only cover more of your eye than other contact lenses (have a larger diameter), but they also aren't permeable enough for US standards (harder for your eyes to breath). Not to mention most available circle lenses are yearly lenses instead of weekly/monthly (yearly lenses are always less permeable than their weekly counterparts).

Can they be dangerous? Definitely.

Sounds like there are a few good reasons why they're not legal in the US. So are these contacts dangerous only to Americans or what? Do Asian eyes need less oxygen?

colortime · #20 (**permalink**) 06-18-2010, 01:05 AM

Well from what I read they are only to be worn for 4-5 hours and you can make sure they are not fakes with this apparently, remember knowledge is power.

http://geo.fw1860.com/

Bootz · #21 (**permalink**) 06-18-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by colortime

Well from what I read they are only to be worn for 4-5 hours and you can make sure they are not fakes with this apparently, remember knowledge is power.

http://geo.fw1860.com/

What is this site for, colotime? All I see is a banner with a pretty girl and a field to put in an "anti-fake" number. What does that mean?

colortime · #22 (**permalink**) 06-18-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bootz

What is this site for, colotime? All I see is a banner with a pretty girl and a field to put in an "anti-fake" number. What does that mean?

Well if I am not mistaken its to check if the Circle Lenses are real since the fake ones cause problems as severe as blindness. The Geo lenses that this topic is about I supposed since those are the popular ones in Asia. Apparently some sites have fake ones so this is just to be safe.

mamcita · #23 (**permalink**) 06-21-2010, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by colortime

Well if I am not mistaken its to check if the Circle Lenses are real since the fake ones cause problems as severe as blindness. The Geo lenses that this topic is about I supposed since those are the popular ones in Asia. Apparently some sites have fake ones so this is just to be safe.

So genuine circle lenses have a number associated with them? Some kind of validation number or something that identifies them as the real deal?

Starr · #24 (**permalink**) 06-23-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by colortime

Well if I am not mistaken its to check if the Circle Lenses are real since the fake ones cause problems as severe as blindness. The Geo lenses that this topic is about I supposed since those are the popular ones in Asia. Apparently some sites have fake ones so this is just to be safe.

How do you know that a site is selling genuine Circle lenses?

colortime · #25 (**permalink**) 06-24-2010, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by mamcita

So genuine circle lenses have a number associated with them? Some kind of validation number or something that identifies them as the real deal?

I would assume so, I may be mistaken but it seems like legit ones have a code on them, makes sense since you get them without prescription and there are fakes that damage eyes.

Uhura · #26 (**permalink**) 06-25-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by colortime

I would assume so, I may be mistaken but it seems like legit ones have a code on them, makes sense since you get them without prescription and there are fakes that damage eyes.

Please don't put any kind of lenses in your eyes if you didn't need a prescription to get them. All contact lenses require a prescription to make sure they fit properly. No legitimate company will sell you contact lenses without one. There's no such thing as a "one size fits all" contact lens, and unless you're an eye care professional, you can't fit your own.

heidi · #27 (**permalink**) 06-26-2010, 10:41 PM

Eos, G&G, Dueba, and Geo are super comfy brands. I wear my max pure browns all day

unclebuck · #28 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by heidi

Eos, G&G, Dueba, and Geo are super comfy brands. I wear my max pure browns all day

Hmm. I've never heard of any of those brands. Are they available in the States?

I'm pretty sure I've seen your picture on Lens 101, Heidi. Were any of them while you were wearing any of the above lenses?

heidi · #29 (**permalink**) 06-28-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by unclebuck

Hmm. I've never heard of any of those brands. Are they available in the States?

I'm pretty sure I've seen your picture on Lens 101, Heidi. Were any of them while you were wearing any of the above lenses?

those brands are asian, I personally have Eos, Dueba, and Geo
I think i posted the eos pure brown [i got a full review on my blog] and dueba nudy pink ones

Ragnarox · #30 (**permalink**) 06-29-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by colortime

I would assume so, I may be mistaken but it seems like legit ones have a code on them, makes sense since you get them without prescription and there are fakes that damage eyes.

What kind of "code" would be on contact lenses? It would have to be really small so as no to interfere with your vision.

heidi · #31 (**permalink**) 06-29-2010, 03:34 PM

bahahhahahahahah!^

dragongirl81 · #32 (**permalink**) 06-29-2010, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by heidi

bahahhahahahahah!^

What's so funny, Heidi?

colortime · #33 (**permalink**) 06-29-2010, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by heidi

bahahhahahahahah!^

I second this laugh.

Bessie · #34 (**permalink**) 06-30-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Ragnarox

What kind of "code" would be on contact lenses? It would have to be really small so as no to interfere with your vision.

Yeah, I hope it's not a UPC code. Those scanners would hurt your eyes.

Jawa · #35 (**permalink**) 07-12-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by heidi

those brands are asian, I personally have Eos, Dueba, and Geo
I think i posted the eos pure brown [i got a full review on my blog] and dueba nudy pink ones

Pink contact lenses?

heidi · #36 (**permalink**) 07-12-2010, 06:22 PM

yep. but on brwn eyes they look more like A dark magenta

RedeyeJedi · #37 (**permalink**) 07-13-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by heidi

yep. but on brown eyes they look more like A dark magenta

Wow, I've never heard of contact lenses in "nudy pink" before. Have you posted pictures anywhere yet?

Jawa · #38 (**permalink**) 07-27-2010, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by heidi

yep. but on brwn eyes they look more like A dark magenta

Mmm, magenta. "I met a girl named Heidi. Her eyes were a dark magenta." I bet Neil Diamond can write a whole song with just those two lines.

Privateyez · #39 (**permalink**) 08-09-2010, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jawa

Mmm, magenta. "I met a girl named Heidi. Her eyes were a dark magenta." I bet Neil Diamond can write a whole song with just those two lines.

If anyone could do it, Neil can.

unclebuck · #40 (**permalink**) 08-10-2010, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Privateyez

If anyone could do it, Neil can.

Sweeeeeet Caroline . . .

Aw, now look what you made me do!

dragongirl81 · #41 (**permalink**) 08-11-2010, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by colortime

I second this laugh.

What's everybody laughing at?

KyungMi.yo · #42 (**permalink**) 08-16-2010, 12:58 AM

I am selling a pair. I promise they are real, UNUSED/UNOPENED, brand new from Asia. My friend bought them for me but they are too close to my normal eye color, so I don’t want to use them. they are GEO FRESH BROWN (look at some pictures on Google, or I can send you some pictures of the ones my friend bought)

e-mail me at kyungmi.yo@gmail.com if you are still interested & want more information, thanks!

Petra · #43 (**permalink**) 08-16-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by KyungMi.yo

I am selling a pair. I promise they are real, UNUSED/UNOPENED, brand new from Asia. My friend bought them for me but they are too close to my normal eye color, so I don’t want to use them. they are GEO FRESH BROWN (look at some pictures on Google, or I can send you some pictures of the ones my friend bought)

e-mail me at kyungmi.yo@gmail.com if you are still interested & want more information, thanks!

Have you gotten any takers, KyungMi.yo?
Personally, I'd be very cautious about buying contact lenses from a forum such as this.
Research on Lens 101? Yes, definitely.
Shopping? Not so much.

dragongirl81 · #44 (**permalink**) 09-27-2010, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by KyungMi.yo

I am selling a pair. I promise they are real, UNUSED/UNOPENED, brand new from Asia. My friend bought them for me but they are too close to my normal eye color, so I don’t want to use them. they are GEO FRESH BROWN (look at some pictures on Google, or I can send you some pictures of the ones my friend bought)

e-mail me at kyungmi.yo@gmail.com if you are still interested & want more information, thanks!

Did you sell your brown contact lenses?

Me, personally, I'd rather buy my contacts from a place like Lens.com. No offense, KyungMi,yo. I'll always trust a company over an individual, especially for something like contact lenses. If I needed, say, test strips for blood sugar testing, I'd much rather buy them from a medical supply website than from someone on a forum, you know what I mean?

sns · #45 (**permalink**) 09-30-2010, 09:18 PM

I got mine from here http:Forward slash forward slash//circlelensthai.blogspot dotcom/ Paid concealed cash, Yea i know stupied, but they send it to me in 8 days, I'm 15 my mom would not let me use here credit card, I think they are great ,very comfortable, Got a pair of 1TONE A01 I get a lot of boys staring at me hehe, reason they do not sell in the USA because we can not compete with koreans cheap labor, most people wear contacts everyday,why not Circle Lens, I am just saying

yournamehere · #46 (**permalink**) 10-01-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dragongirl81

What's everybody laughing at?

It all started with heidi in post #31.

mamcita · #47 (**permalink**) 10-26-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by KyungMi.yo

I am selling a pair. I promise they are real, UNUSED/UNOPENED, brand new from Asia. My friend bought them for me but they are too close to my normal eye color, so I don’t want to use them. they are GEO FRESH BROWN (look at some pictures on Google, or I can send you some pictures of the ones my friend bought)

e-mail me at kyungmi.yo@gmail.com if you are still interested & want more information, thanks!

Have you sold those Fresh Brown contact lenses of yours?

Knotlob · #48 (**permalink**) 10-26-2010, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by sns

I got mine from here http:Forward slash forward slash//circlelensthai.blogspot dotcom/ Paid concealed cash, Yea i know stupied, but they send it to me in 8 days, I'm 15 my mom would not let me use here credit card, I think they are great ,very comfortable, Got a pair of 1TONE A01 I get a lot of boys staring at me hehe, reason they do not sell in the USA because we can not compete with koreans cheap labor, most people wear contacts everyday,why not Circle Lens, I am just saying

Hello sns & welcome to the forum

The reason the circle lenses are NOT sold in the US is because they are not approved by the US FDA. I don't think it is anything to do with cheap Korean labour.

"Why not wear a circle lens?" Are they safe? I think you may have bought them without a prescription. It is important that you have an eye care professional check them on your eye, advise you how to look after the lenses and how long you can wear them, etc. If not, you could get yourself and eyes into serious trouble.

knotlob

Niner · #49 (**permalink**) 10-26-2010, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

Hello sns & welcome to the forum

The reason the circle lenses are NOT sold in the US is because they are not approved by the US FDA. I don't think it is anything to do with cheap Korean labour.

Any idea why they're not approved by the USFDA? Does it have anything to do with oxygen permeability?

Knotlob · #50 (**permalink**) 10-26-2010, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Niner

Any idea why they're not approved by the USFDA? Does it have anything to do with oxygen permeability?

I don't know if the circle lens manufacturer has even applied for certification from the FDA. I think it would be an expensive process.

Solotica lenses are not approved in the US either, though they are very popular. Again I think the expense of attaining certification would be important if the US was not deemed a major market for these lenses.

There have been stories about low Oxygen Permeability, but I have not seen any figures. That alone is concerning but even if low Dk, they could be worn, but probably not for very long - best to take advice from an eye care specialist.

knotlob

Uhura · #51 (**permalink**) 11-23-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

I don't know if the circle lens manufacturer has even applied for certification from the FDA. I think it would be an expensive process.

Solotica lenses are not approved in the US either, though they are very popular. Again I think the expense of attaining certification would be important if the US was not deemed a major market for these lenses.

There have been stories about low Oxygen Permeability, but I have not seen any figures. That alone is concerning but even if low Dk, they could be worn, but probably not for very long - best to take advice from an eye care specialist.

knotlob

That's valuable information knotlob. Thanks for bringing it here. Theoretically, how long can one wear a lens with a "low" Dk? ("Low" being a relative term.)

Knotlob · #52 (**permalink**) 11-23-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Uhura

That's valuable information knotlob. Thanks for bringing it here. Theoretically, how long can one wear a lens with a "low" Dk? ("Low" being a relative term.)

That's really up to the Eye Care Professional to recommend after examining your eyes.

I started out with hard lenses made of PMMA and they probably had zero Dk, though they were smaller diameter than softs and they tend to fit looser I think, so the tear film pumping when you blink would brink fresh oxygen to the cornea via the tears.

Having said that, I developed some neovascularisation with these lenses, probably from occasional over wear - couldn't wear them at work because of dust.

I think for low Dk novelty and some cosmetic/coloured lenses, five hours/day may be about the limit. But it's the Eye Care Professional's call.

knotlob

unclebuck · #53 (**permalink**) 12-21-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

That's really up to the Eye Care Professional to recommend after examining your eyes.

I started out with hard lenses made of PMMA and they probably had zero Dk, though they were smaller diameter than softs and they tend to fit looser I think, so the tear film pumping when you blink would brink fresh oxygen to the cornea via the tears.

Having said that, I developed some neovascularisation with these lenses, probably from occasional over wear - couldn't wear them at work because of dust.

I think for low Dk novelty and some cosmetic/coloured lenses, five hours/day may be about the limit. But it's the Eye Care Professional's call.

knotlob

Could you tell us a bit more about your neovascularization from "occasional over wear"? I see an alarming number of posts on this site with people saying that they over wear their lenses all the time. Stuff like "Yeah, I know I'm supposed to wear these lenses for only a week, but I've worn them for a month straight before and nothing happened to me."
Have you got any words of wisdom that might get some of these people to mend their ways?

Knotlob · #54 (**permalink**) 12-21-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by unclebuck

Could you tell us a bit more about your neovascularization from "occasional over wear"? I see an alarming number of posts on this site with people saying that they over wear their lenses all the time. Stuff like "Yeah, I know I'm supposed to wear these lenses for only a week, but I've worn them for a month straight before and nothing happened to me."
Have you got any words of wisdom that might get some of these people to mend their ways?

I think I did the damage when wearing PMMA hard lenses in the bad old days!! Dk value would be zero.

Then I switched to soft (vial or annual) lenses and they had a Dk value of about 30 or so. Obviously a great improvement over the PMMA lenses.

About a year ago I switched to Biofinity lenses for a couple of months and then to high Dk RGP lenses. The eye doctor at the time said my vial lenses were outdated and she favoured a switch to modern silicone hydrogel lenses with very high Dk. In fact she voiced the opinion that even the best lenses (for oxygen permeability) were only just good enough.

So, if you want or need to wear your contact lenses many hours before taking them out at night, you should look for a high Dk value lens such as Biofinity, Air Optix, etc. etc.

knotlob

HelpMeRhonda · #55 (**permalink**) 12-21-2010, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

I think I did the damage when wearing PMMA hard lenses in the bad old days!! Dk value would be zero.

Then I switched to soft (vial or annual) lenses and they had a Dk value of about 30 or so. Obviously a great improvement over the PMMA lenses.

About a year ago I switched to Biofinity lenses for a couple of months and then to high Dk RGP lenses. The eye doctor at the time said my vial lenses were outdated and she favoured a switch to modern silicone hydrogel lenses with very high Dk. In fact she voiced the opinion that even the best lenses (for oxygen permeability) were only just good enough.

So, if you want or need to wear your contact lenses many hours before taking them out at night, you should look for a high Dk value lens such as Biofinity, Air Optix, etc. etc.

knotlob

Okay, that sounds good. Thanks for your time, knotlob.

weepingdoll · #56 (**permalink**) 12-17-2011, 05:01 AM

I am interested in circle lens, but am afraid that they won't look good on me.

I've heard that you need lots of eye make up to balance it out...

Does anyone know?

Uhura · #57 (**permalink**) 12-19-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by weepingdoll

I am interested in circle lens, but am afraid that they won't look good on me.

I've heard that you need lots of eye make up to balance it out...

Does anyone know?

I did a Google search for "circle lenses" and it seems like the idea is to make you look like you have ginormous pupils. The girls in these pictures don't seem to be wearing lots of eye makeup do they?

nakedeyes · #58 (**permalink**) 12-19-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Uhura

I did a Google search for "circle lenses" and it seems like the idea is to make you look like you have ginormous pupils. The girls in these pictures don't seem to be wearing lots of eye makeup do they?

I don't know if they're intended to give you huge pupils or just enormous brown eyes.

This is You, apparently.

Uhura · #59 (**permalink**) 01-26-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by nakedeyes

I don't know if they're intended to give you huge pupils or just enormous brown eyes.

This is You, apparently.

It's nice to meet you, er, You. Nice personalized bib.

unclebuck · #60 (**permalink**) 02-02-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by nakedeyes

I don't know if they're intended to give you huge pupils or just enormous brown eyes.

This is You, apparently.

Awww . . . she likes me.

EV123 · #61 (**permalink**) 02-06-2012, 02:36 PM

Please do not buy them without a prescription! Not very safe at all. On a side note, those circle lenses look AMAZING. I might have to look into a pair myself.

zooeyblu · #62 (**permalink**) 03-15-2012, 03:06 AM

apparently, there are a lot of bad quality circle lenses that are manufactured in China and it's not easy to find a reliable webstore with good customer service.

I got mine on www.geocolouredlenses.com. They sell authentic Korean imported GEO circle lenses. Geo is a reliable ISO and CE certified brand. Once i found them, i don't think i will switch. quick response whenever i have questions. comfy great lenses!

sylvia · #63 (**permalink**) 03-15-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jokky

I am interested in buying some circle lenses- the ones all the girls in asia are wearing.

Yeah, I don't wear contact lenses and never have for more than 10 minutes, would it be stupid to order a few different sizes and experiment?

Does anyone know of any legit brands that make circle lenses? When I google "circle lenses" all I get are really shady looking websites selling shady looking product.

Also, would it be safe to wear them for an entire day? assuming I find the right size and whatnot....

thanks for your time

I would buy Acuvue Define, it somes in 3 styles, and they are the same as Acuvue Moist Daily Disposables, just with a limbal ring. I haven't tried other brands because I'm not too crazy about the idea of using lenses from smaller brands....and I have heard they can be uncomfortable

The added bonus with the Acuvues is that you can actually go to a US Dr and get fitted for them--that way you know for sure that they'll be fine on your eyes

If you do want to venture into other brands EOS and Geo are pretty popular, but I would make sure I was buying from a reputable seller
While it is certainly cheaper to go with annual pairs--they cost 20-30 bucks a pair vs. 30 bucks for a 30 pack of the Acuvue Define daily disposables---I prefer the Acuvues because they are extremely natural looking and comfortable and I KNOW they are safe

sylvia · #64 (**permalink**) 03-15-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Uhura

Please don't put any kind of lenses in your eyes if you didn't need a prescription to get them. All contact lenses require a prescription to make sure they fit properly. No legitimate company will sell you contact lenses without one. There's no such thing as a "one size fits all" contact lens, and unless you're an eye care professional, you can't fit your own.

I'm sorry but that is kind of an ignorant comment, other countries don't require prescription verification for contact lenses--in fact MOST countries don't--so foreign companies can be reputable without requiring a prescription, especially if someone is buying a plano lens

sunshineshade · #65 (**permalink**) 03-26-2012, 10:42 AM

i am european and I fine that geo dueba are more comfortable than the Solotica collection. Both have the same 38 water content.I dont know why. I am waiting for a few more pairs. I will post pictures when i get them. The geo candy brown circle lenses are darlings!

sylvia · #66 (**permalink**) 03-26-2012, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sunshineshade

i am european and I fine that geo dueba are more comfortable than the Solotica collection. Both have the same 38 water content.I dont know why. I am waiting for a few more pairs. I will post pictures when i get them. The geo candy brown circle lenses are darlings!

Well of course they're more affordable, but they are completely different
Geo are circle lenses, meant for enlarging irises
Soloticas change the color of your eyes

sunshineshade · #67 (**permalink**) 03-26-2012, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sylvia

Well of course they're more affordable, but they are completely different
Geo are circle lenses, meant for enlarging irises
Soloticas change the color of your eyes

I know i love solotica. I have nc and hidrocor ice , and graffite,the problem is I can only wear the for 10 min and my eyes get unbearable dry

luvbostonxo2's · #68 (**permalink**) 03-26-2012, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jokky

I am interested in buying some circle lenses- the ones all the girls in asia are wearing.

Yeah, I don't wear contact lenses and never have for more than 10 minutes, would it be stupid to order a few different sizes and experiment?

Does anyone know of any legit brands that make circle lenses? When I google "circle lenses" all I get are really shady looking websites selling shady looking product.

Also, would it be safe to wear them for an entire day? assuming I find the right size and whatnot....

thanks for your time

Hate to be the devils advocate but yes these lenses are ordered from foreign websites based in asia and gods knows where!?

The first step is to get fitted for contact lenses at your optometrist so you have a basic idea what your base curve range is. Basic contact lens diameters are 13.8, 14, 14.2, and 14.5. try to stay within 14, or 14.2 which is the average. Otherwise they may be too steep or flat.

Foreign web sites want your business and so its not for sure if they are scams or not as your sending out your cc information as well.

Foreign contact lens sites DO NOT need your doctors prescription to verify that you are wearing contact lenses safely.

luvbostonxo2's · #69 (**permalink**) 03-26-2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jokky

I am interested in buying some circle lenses- the ones all the girls in asia are wearing.

Yeah, I don't wear contact lenses and never have for more than 10 minutes, would it be stupid to order a few different sizes and experiment?

Does anyone know of any legit brands that make circle lenses? When I google "circle lenses" all I get are really shady looking websites selling shady looking product.

Also, would it be safe to wear them for an entire day? assuming I find the right size and whatnot....

thanks for your time

J & J One day Acuvue Define

www.bestcontacts.ca

sylvia · #70 (**permalink**) 03-27-2012, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luvbostonxo2's

Hate to be the devils advocate but yes these lenses are ordered from foreign websites based in asia and gods knows where!?

The first step is to get fitted for contact lenses at your optometrist so you have a basic idea what your base curve range is. Basic contact lens diameters are 13.8, 14, 14.2, and 14.5. try to stay within 14, or 14.2 which is the average. Otherwise they may be too steep or flat.

Foreign web sites want your business and so its not for sure if they are scams or not as your sending out your cc information as well.

Foreign contact lens sites DO NOT need your doctors prescription to verify that you are wearing contact lenses safely.

Actually Acuvue makes a line of daily disposable circle lenses called Define, there are 3 versions
They are the same as Acuvue Moist--so you could get fitted by your optometrist for Acuvue Moist before ordering---problem solved

luvbostonxo2's · #71 (**permalink**) 03-27-2012, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sylvia

Actually Acuvue makes a line of daily disposable circle lenses called Define, there are 3 versions
They are the same as Acuvue Moist--so you could get fitted by your optometrist for Acuvue Moist before ordering---problem solved

great idea.....agreed!