Flouroperm 30 Puffiness

AmigaBonita · #1 (**permalink**) 09-17-2008, 05:38 PM

Do Flouroperm 30 make your eyes look puffy and swollen? Is that real or just some kind of illusion?

richard1953 · #2 (**permalink**) 03-09-2010, 09:52 PM

This is a reply to your concern of puffiness with your Flouroperm 30 lenses.
Perhaps it is the solutions you are using, one thing I discovered was that
the Boston advanced cleaner is great but the Boston conditioning solution
was irritating my eyes. Many currant lens solutions (even those claiming
to be for sensitive eyes) have an ingredient by the name of Chlorhexidine
as a preservative. It seems to be a "catch 22" situation, because the
Boston conditioner has a wonderful ingredient -Polyvinyl Alcohol, which
has been used for many years to cushion the lens. Other solutions use
a cellulose compound which does not cushion as well, and oddly the initial
insertion of a RGP lens affects the comfort all day long. The Chlorhexidine
after two or so days, makes my eyes red, itchy and dry, making lens
wear difficult. My best solution is one that you can purchase from WALMART.
It is the Equate RGP solution (actually made by Lobob for them). Well, the
best of luck, I don't think it is the lens because I am sensitive and can wear
them for hours and my eyes never even become red.....

AmigaBonita · #3 (**permalink**) 03-10-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by richard1953

This is a reply to your concern of puffiness with your Flouroperm 30 lenses.
Perhaps it is the solutions you are using, one thing I discovered was that the Boston advanced cleaner is great but the Boston conditioning solution was irritating my eyes. Many currant lens solutions (even those claiming to be for sensitive eyes) have an ingredient by the name of Chlorhexidine as a preservative. It seems to be a "catch 22" situation, because the Boston conditioner has a wonderful ingredient -Polyvinyl Alcohol, which has been used for many years to cushion the lens. Other solutions use a cellulose compound which does not cushion as well, and oddly the initial insertion of a RGP lens affects the comfort all day long. The Chlorhexidine after two or so days, makes my eyes red, itchy and dry, making lens wear difficult. My best solution is one that you can purchase from WALMART.
It is the Equate RGP solution (actually made by Lobob for them). Well, the best of luck, I don't think it is the lens because I am sensitive and can wear them for hours and my eyes never even become red.....

Thank you for your great answer, richard1953. Are you new around here? If so, I welcome you and invite you to explore the sunglasses and eyeglasses sections here on Lens 101. They could use some help there. It seems that everyone who has come here lately to answer questions and they all go to the contact lens section.
If you're not new here--I welcome you anyway.

momin8er · #4 (**permalink**) 04-19-2011, 09:11 AM

Thanks for the post about the solution troubles. I am going to try that! I had not thought about the solution giving me trouble if it went in ok....

Scienceguy · #5 (**permalink**) 04-19-2011, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by momin8er

Thanks for the post about the solution troubles. I am going to try that! I had not thought about the solution giving me trouble if it went in ok....

"Momin8er." I love that name! Welcome to Lens 101.

So you've got the puffy eye thing going on? Perhaps you can tell AmigaBonita that your puffy eyes are not some kind of illusion. Let us know if you find anything that helps. What about one of those creams that claim to reduce puffiness around the eyes?

I simply did a Google search and found a website that compares several brands of eye cream and the one they like best is something called "Deravera." They rate it as "Excellent" for its formulation to diminish dark circles, reduce puffiness, decrease "crow's feet," "Improve under eye circulation and hydration," and that it's proven clinically and independently to actually work.

Mind you, it hasn't been rated for its ability to do these things, only that it's formulated to do them.

All this can be yours for only $67 for a half-ounce bottle. Call now!

momin8er · #6 (**permalink**) 04-19-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Scienceguy

"Momin8er." I love that name! Welcome to Lens 101.

So you've got the puffy eye thing going on? Perhaps you can tell AmigaBonita that your puffy eyes are not some kind of illusion. Let us know if you find anything that helps. What about one of those creams that claim to reduce puffiness around the eyes?

I simply did a Google search and found a website that compares several brands of eye cream and the one they like best is something called "Deravera." They rate it as "Excellent" for its formulation to diminish dark circles, reduce puffiness, decrease "crow's feet," "Improve under eye circulation and hydration," and that it's proven clinically and independently to actually work.

Mind you, it hasn't been rated for its ability to do these things, only that it's formulated to do them.

All this can be yours for only $67 for a half-ounce bottle. Call now!

{{{{grin}}}}}}}

Nursenancy · #7 (**permalink**) 04-19-2011, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Scienceguy

Mind you, it hasn't been rated for its ability to do these things, only that it's formulated to do them.

That's a good point, Scienceguy. Boy, you sure are smart.

Contact Lens Fitter · #8 (**permalink**) 07-27-2011, 10:49 AM

It's highly unlikely to be a solution problem. I have fit RGP lenses for many years and the most likely source of the problem is the material itself. For a rigid material, it's rather soft and flexes when you blink if it's made too thin. The thicker lens designs impact the eyelids much more when you blink causing the puffy swollen problem. Many people adapt and the problem disappers, if not, switch to a different lens material.

Unclelar · #9 (**permalink**) 07-27-2011, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Contact Lens Fitter

It's highly unlikely to be a solution problem. I have fit RGP lenses for many years and the most likely source of the problem is the material itself. For a rigid material, it's rather soft and flexes when you blink if it's made too thin. The thicker lens designs impact the eyelids much more when you blink causing the puffy swollen problem. Many people adapt and the problem disappers, if not, switch to a different lens material.

You may be right about the lens material, but richard1953 said "one thing I discovered was that the Boston advanced cleaner is great but the Boston conditioning solution was irritating my eyes." So he's speaking from personal experience when he says that the contact lens solution was irritating.

Contact Lens Fitter · #10 (**permalink**) 07-27-2011, 08:20 PM

The irritation people experience with solutions is usually on the surface of the eye and does not normally involve the eyelids. RGPs with thick or badly polished edges are what cause the eyelid problem 9/10 times.

Steuhrob · #11 (**permalink**) 07-28-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Contact Lens Fitter

The irritation people experience with solutions is usually on the surface of the eye and does not normally involve the eyelids. RGPs with thick or badly polished edges are what cause the eyelid problem 9/10 times.

What about the puffy swollen eyes thing that started this thread?

AmigaBonita · #12 (**permalink**) 10-26-2011, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by momin8er

Thanks for the post about the solution troubles. I am going to try that! I had not thought about the solution giving me trouble if it went in ok....

How's it going, momin8er? Have you tried the things you've read here?

Nursenancy · #13 (**permalink**) 11-02-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Steuhrob

What about the puffy swollen eyes thing that started this thread?

Wow. Talks about puffy swollen eyes!

Steuhrob · #14 (**permalink**) 11-03-2011, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nursenancy

Wow. Talks about puffy swollen eyes!

Yup. That's what I'm trying to do. I'm trying to get people to come on this site and talk about why a person's eyes may be swollen after wearing Fluorperm 30 contact lenses. They're gas permeable, or "hard" lenses, so maybe that's got something to do with it. Anybody know?

Scienceguy · #15 (**permalink**) 11-23-2011, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Steuhrob

Yup. That's what I'm trying to do. I'm trying to get people to come on this site and talk about why a person's eyes may be swollen after wearing Fluorperm 30 contact lenses. They're gas permeable, or "hard" lenses, so maybe that's got something to do with it. Anybody know?

Could be an allergic reaction to something, maybe the cleaning solution.

"Sometimes allergies can cause other eye symptoms such as swelling, redness, wateriness and puffy eyelids, for which OTC eye drops also may be useful."

AmigaBonita · #16 (**permalink**) 11-30-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Scienceguy

Could be an allergic reaction to something, maybe the cleaning solution.

"Sometimes allergies can cause other eye symptoms such as swelling, redness, wateriness and puffy eyelids, for which OTC eye drops also may be useful."

Where did you get that quote from, Scienceguy?

Unclelar · #17 (**permalink**) 12-21-2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Contact Lens Fitter

The irritation people experience with solutions is usually on the surface of the eye and does not normally involve the eyelids.

Didn't you just say "the thicker lens designs impact the eyelids much more when you blink causing the puffy swollen problem"? Did I miss a piece of the puzzle?

Contact Lens Fitter · #18 (**permalink**) 12-21-2011, 05:56 PM

In most cases I've seen (but not all), I usually hear about redness, itch or burning, excess tearing, light sensitivity and occasionally swelling of eyelids. If there is just swelling of eyelids, it's usually the interaction of lids and lens.

MillersLastChance · #19 (**permalink**) 12-22-2011, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Contact Lens Fitter

In most cases I've seen (but not all), I usually hear about redness, itch or burning, excess tearing, light sensitivity and occasionally swelling of eyelids. If there is just swelling of eyelids, it's usually the interaction of lids and lens.

Okay, I get it. Thanks. I hope Unclelar can follow you now.

Scienceguy · #20 (**permalink**) 01-05-2012, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by AmigaBonita

Where did you get that quote from, Scienceguy?

Rot cheer: http://www.allaboutvision.com/buysmart/eye-drops.htm

Steuhrob · #21 (**permalink**) 01-05-2012, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Scienceguy

Rot cheer: http://www.allaboutvision.com/buysmart/eye-drops.htm

Rot . . . ? Oh, I get it. "Rot cheer" is another way of saying "right here." Sometimes when people say "right here" it sounds like they're saying "rot cheer." Clever.

Scienceguy · #22 (**permalink**) 01-31-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Steuhrob

Rot . . . ? Oh, I get it. "Rot cheer" is another way of saying "right here." Sometimes when people say "right here" it sounds like they're saying "rot cheer." Clever.

You've cracked the code, Steuhrob.