Focus Daily Not Coming Out

Jawa · #1 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007, 11:14 AM

Are daily contact lenses like Focus Daily extra-thin? Have you ever had the experience of trying to take out your contact lens, but it just refused to budge? In many cases, the lens is already out, but somehow it still feels like it's there. In this case, though, you can see it in your eye and even slide it around your cornea a bit, but you just can't seem to grab it to get it out. What did you do to finally get the lens out?

nicholas · #2 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007, 02:17 PM

They sure seem thinner to me but when I looked it up, they were listed as having the same center thickness of the Focus Monthly contacts. They definitely seem thinner and more flimsy to me, and that makes sense for a one-day lens. In the past I have had a problem removing the Dailies sometimes too. Always put in a lubricating drop before trying to remove them. Make sure there is a lens in the eye!!! I have actually been pulling on my cornea before and it appeared to move like a lens

See if someone else can verify the lens is there.

Jawa · #3 (**permalink**) 12-20-2007, 04:18 PM

Do you watch "House"? I don't usually but I found a great quote from the show. A guy came to Dr. House because he couldn't get his contacts out. When Dr. House told him that his contacts were not in his eyes, the patient asked "Then why are my eyes so red?"
"Because you're trying to remove your corneas."

nicholas · #4 (**permalink**) 12-27-2007, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jawa

Do you watch "House"? I don't usually but I found a great quote from the show. A guy came to Dr. House because he couldn't get his contacts out. When Dr. House told him that his contacts were not in his eyes, the patient asked "Then why are my eyes so red?"
"Because you're trying to remove your corneas."

Yes

It all made sense when I saw that quote and realized that's what *I* was doing!

Jawa · #5 (**permalink**) 12-27-2007, 05:33 PM

Good to hear from you nicholas. I hope you had a nice holiday.

Lyrinda Snyderman · #6 (**permalink**) 04-28-2009, 05:29 PM

So how do you get them out? I've been wearing contact lenses since 1964 - first rigid, then gas permeable, then soft biweekly toric and now Focus toric Dailies. I never had trouble with biweekly toric lenses. I have NEVER before had trouble getting lenses out until now. How do you do it? I've searched the Internet and tried the techniques provided, but I am still grabbing my eyeball until my eyes turn blood red - and they still will not come out. Apparently those little suction devices only work for hard lenses. What is the trick? My opthalmologist was no help at all!

babyblues · #7 (**permalink**) 04-29-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Lyrinda Snyderman

So how do you get them out? I've been wearing contact lenses since 1964 - first rigid, then gas permeable, then soft biweekly toric and now Focus toric Dailies. I never had trouble with biweekly toric lenses. I have NEVER before had trouble getting lenses out until now. How do you do it? I've searched the Internet and tried the techniques provided, but I am still grabbing my eyeball until my eyes turn blood red - and they still will not come out. Apparently those little suction devices only work for hard lenses. What is the trick? My ophthalmologist was no help at all!

Hi Lyrinda,

How are you doing? I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with your contacts. Did you read what Nicholas had to say?

"Always put in a lubricating drop before trying to remove them. Make sure there is a lens in the eye!!! I have actually been pulling on my cornea before and it appeared to move like a lens. See if someone else can verify the lens is there."

Unfortunately, the Internet is probably not the best place to find the kind of information you're looking for. Do you have friends or family members you can ask about getting your contacts out? It's very hard to describe how to handle contact lenses by typing out the words. At least it is for me. A demonstration would be much better. Maybe you can find another doctor?

Jawa · #8 (**permalink**) 05-14-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by babyblues

Hi Lyrinda,

How are you doing? I'm sorry you're having so much trouble with your contacts. Did you read what Nicholas had to say?

"Always put in a lubricating drop before trying to remove them. Make sure there is a lens in the eye!!! I have actually been pulling on my cornea before and it appeared to move like a lens. See if someone else can verify the lens is there."

Unfortunately, the Internet is probably not the best place to find the kind of information you're looking for. Do you have friends or family members you can ask about getting your contacts out? It's very hard to describe how to handle contact lenses by typing out the words. At least it is for me. A demonstration would be much better. Maybe you can find another doctor?

I have to agree with Babyblues that Internet forums like this are great, but when it comes to questions on how to do something, a live demonstration is probably best.

pmduk · #9 (**permalink**) 10-17-2009, 04:29 PM

I'm surprise your contact lens practitioner won't help/advise on this. I had an hour's teaching session before they let me loose with contacts. Perhapos you should pay them a visit?

Ynot · #10 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lyrinda Snyderman

So how do you get them out? I've been wearing contact lenses since 1964 - first rigid, then gas permeable, then soft biweekly toric and now Focus toric Dailies. I never had trouble with biweekly toric lenses. I have NEVER before had trouble getting lenses out until now. How do you do it? I've searched the Internet and tried the techniques provided, but I am still grabbing my eyeball until my eyes turn blood red - and they still will not come out. Apparently those little suction devices only work for hard lenses. What is the trick? My opthalmologist was no help at all!

See if this helps. This is from ehow.com:

Step 1
Wash and dry hands thoroughly.

Step 2
Close sink drain before removing lenses and place a towel down, as well, to catch the lens if you should drop it.

Step 3
Place a few drops of a wetting solution in the eye to loosen up the lens.

Step 4
Look up and use the index finger to gently slide the contact lens in a downward direction. As soon as it is down, use thumb and index finger to gently grasp the lens and pull it off of the eye. Very gently rub the lens to unfold and restore it to its original shape.

Step 5
Place lens in storage case and cover with storage solution. Replace storage lid with correct marking (right or left). Repeat process for second lens.

Step 6
Let me know if you find this helpful.

Jawa · #11 (**permalink**) 10-30-2009, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ynot

See if this helps. This is from ehow.com:

Step 1
Wash and dry hands thoroughly.

Step 2
Close sink drain before removing lenses and place a towel down, as well, to catch the lens if you should drop it.

Step 3
Place a few drops of a wetting solution in the eye to loosen up the lens.

Step 4
Look up and use the index finger to gently slide the contact lens in a downward direction. As soon as it is down, use thumb and index finger to gently grasp the lens and pull it off of the eye. Very gently rub the lens to unfold and restore it to its original shape.

Step 5
Place lens in storage case and cover with storage solution. Replace storage lid with correct marking (right or left). Repeat process for second lens.

Step 6
Let me know if you find this helpful.

If you've been wearing contacts since 1964, is there anything here that you didn't already know? If you've been wearing contact lenses for 45 years, I don't know what I can tell you that you haven't already tried. I hope you were able to find something helpful here.