Fragile PureVision Multi-Focal Contacts

Petra · #1 (**permalink**) 07-14-2008, 10:21 AM

How easy are PureVision Multi-Focal to handle? Are they thick enough to keep from ripping or crumpling?

pmc524 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-27-2008, 07:20 PM

They are a lot thicker than my H2Os they feel like my contacts from the 80s

tippersteffi1 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-07-2009, 10:29 PM

The very first pair I had I ripped within 5 days...I think it was because I am a first time user and it was taking me about 20 trys to place in my eyes.

Petra · #4 (**permalink**) 05-08-2009, 09:54 AM

Thank you for answering my question. It's nice to get feedback on sites like this.

I have a question for tippersteffi1, who said "The very first pair I had I ripped within 5 days...I think it was because I am a first time user and it was taking me about 20 trys to place in my eyes. "

How long ago was this? Are you having an easier time putting your PureVision Multi-Focals in?

I hope you can insert them more easily that I can type "PureVision Multi-Focals." One has a capital letter in the middle of the name and the other has a hyphen!

tippersteffi1 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-08-2009, 11:24 AM

They are the PureVision Multi-Focals and yes it is much easier. These were my first contacts. I bought a $3 magnifying mirror from Target that has a stand so that I can actually see what I am doing when putting the contact in. The first 3-4 days it was taking me about 20 minutes per eye, so I handled the right one which ripped on Day 5 probably 70-80 time during that period. It folded up and or would turn inside out, I even once put it on inside out. I was told that I would get used to it and I finally did with the help of that mirror. Anyway I can now get them in pretty much the first time.

MaryTamm2 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-08-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by tippersteffi1

They are the PureVision Multi-Focals and yes it is much easier. These were my first contacts. I bought a $3 magnifying mirror from Target that has a stand so that I can actually see what I am doing when putting the contact in. The first 3-4 days it was taking me about 20 minutes per eye, so I handled the right one which ripped on Day 5 probably 70-80 time during that period. It folded up and or would turn inside out, I even once put it on inside out. I was told that I would get used to it and I finally did with the help of that mirror. Anyway I can now get them in pretty much the first time.

Hi Tipper. May I call you "Tipper?"

That mirror idea is great. That will probably help scores of Lens 101 readers. I'm glad you got the contact lens thing figured out. I think I would have given up after that disastrous Day 5. Good for you for sticking with it.

tippersteffi1 · #7 (**permalink**) 05-08-2009, 01:37 PM

Tipper is fine...I told my doctor about the mirror and she said she was going to recommend it to future first time contact users. The bottom line is that if you cannot see what your are doing then you are probably not going to be able to do it.

Resistoon · #8 (**permalink**) 05-08-2009, 04:25 PM

PureVision contacts don't fold as easily as SofLens contacts do. But you definately feel them in your eyes more than SofLens contacts.

Moneyfornothin · #9 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by tippersteffi1

Tipper is fine...I told my doctor about the mirror and she said she was going to recommend it to future first time contact users. The bottom line is that if you cannot see what your are doing then you are probably not going to be able to do it.

I've heard it suggested that you position the mirror below you so that if for some reason you drop the lens it will land on the mirror and you can find it more easily. What do you think of that idea?

Petra · #10 (**permalink**) 11-03-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Moneyfornothin

I've heard it suggested that you position the mirror below you so that if for some reason you drop the lens it will land on the mirror and you can find it more easily. What do you think of that idea?

Hello again, Moneyfornothin. You've answered a lot of my questions, I've noticed. I appreciate it.

I like your mirror idea. I hope other people find it useful as well.

MaryTamm2 · #11 (**permalink**) 01-04-2010, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by pmc524

They are a lot thicker than my H2Os they feel like my contacts from the 80s

Contacts from the 80s? How were they different then? I was a mere child in the 80s.

Were they just thicker, or were they different in other ways too?

DaBrat · #12 (**permalink**) 01-31-2010, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by MaryTamm2

Contacts from the 80s? How were they different then? I was a mere child in the 80s.

Were they just thicker, or were they different in other ways too?

LOL I think they were still glass in the 80s.

MaryTamm2 · #13 (**permalink**) 02-12-2010, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBrat

LOL I think they were still glass in the 80s.

Maybe, but according to my Google search lenses that were made of a combination of glass and plastic were first introduced in 1936. The article didn't say how long it was before the glass lenses were phased out completely. By 1980, though, I don't think anyone was still wearing glass lenses.

The 80's featured parachute pants, mullets and colorful sunglasses, but I don' think glass contact lenses were around any more.

Moneyfornothin · #14 (**permalink**) 02-23-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by pmc524

They are a lot thicker than my H2Os they feel like my contacts from the 80s

What are H2Os? Is that a brand of contact lenses? H2O is the chemical formula for water, and H2SO4 is the chemical formula for sulfuric acid, I think.

Let's see . . . Wikipedia . . . Yup. H2SO4 is sulfuric acid. Now you know.

So what are H2Os then?

MaryTamm2 · #15 (**permalink**) 03-10-2010, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by tippersteffi1

Tipper is fine...I told my doctor about the mirror and she said she was going to recommend it to future first time contact users.

You've done well, Tipper. Your mirror idea is going to help some of your doctor's other patients. You should buy yourself a hot fudge sundae or something to celebrate.

Petra · #16 (**permalink**) 04-05-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MaryTamm2

You've done well, Tipper. Your mirror idea is going to help some of your doctor's other patients. You should buy yourself a hot fudge sundae or something to celebrate.

Did somebody say hot fudge sundae?

Moneyfornothin · #17 (**permalink**) 04-07-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by pmc524

They are a lot thicker than my H2Os they feel like my contacts from the 80s

So these are pretty thick, huh? Would everyone else agree that PureVision Multi-Focal contacts are thick?

mgash · #18 (**permalink**) 05-10-2010, 11:56 AM

How is the focus. Their website makes them sound like you have 20/20 vision but my Dr. says distance focus is diminished. What is everyone elses experience. By the way my Dr doesn't wear them.

Delta88 · #19 (**permalink**) 05-10-2010, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by mgash

How is the focus. Their website makes them sound like you have 20/20 vision but my Dr. says distance focus is diminished. What is everyone else's experience. By the way my Dr doesn't wear them.

Are you thinking about getting a prescription for PureVision Multi-Focal contact lenses?

mgash · #20 (**permalink**) 05-10-2010, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Delta88

Are you thinking about getting a prescription for PureVision Multi-Focal contact lenses?

I have a sample pair on order, and already have the Rx. I am concerned about diminished distance focus. Right now I am wearing Focus Dailies and using readers. I love to get rid of the readers, but I can't afford to lose distance vision. I teach driving, and drive professionally.

PeriBrown · #21 (**permalink**) 05-10-2010, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by mgash

I have a sample pair on order, and already have the Rx. I am concerned about diminished distance focus. Right now I am wearing Focus Dailies and using readers. I love to get rid of the readers, but I can't afford to lose distance vision. I teach driving, and drive professionally.

Well, good luck with those samples. Let us know what you think when you get them, okay? Remember to give it some time. If your distance vision isn't as crisp as you like right at first, give it a day or three.

MaryTamm2 · #22 (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra

Did somebody say hot fudge sundae?

Yes I did. Thank for posting that picture. Now I've got a craving. See what you've done?

mgash · #23 (**permalink**) 05-26-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by PeriBrown

Well, good luck with those samples. Let us know what you think when you get them, okay? Remember to give it some time. If your distance vision isn't as crisp as you like right at first, give it a day or three.

I have had the samples since 5/11. They do appear to be a little short of distance focus, but I am getting used to them. They also don't do as well less than a foot either, but for around the house, shopping (Where I can read labels) they do a good job. I have an appointment with the Doc next week to evaluate them. I have also been switching between these and Focus Dailies. Perhaps if I stayed with the multi-focals i'd get used to them. As for thickness, no problem. Once I learned to insert contacts (on my own, since the opticition was useless)
I find the Purvisions very comfortable, and don't even know I am wearing them.

babyblues · #24 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by mgash

I have had the samples since 5/11. They do appear to be a little short of distance focus, but I am getting used to them. They also don't do as well less than a foot either, but for around the house, shopping (Where I can read labels) they do a good job. I have an appointment with the Doc next week to evaluate them. I have also been switching between these and Focus Dailies. Perhaps if I stayed with the multi-focals i'd get used to them. As for thickness, no problem. Once I learned to insert contacts (on my own, since the opticition was useless)
I find the Purvisions very comfortable, and don't even know I am wearing them.

Hi mgash. Thanks for the update. Looks like you posted this the day after PeriBrown asked about the samples.
Seems to me like your experience is good, but not great. They do fine except for things very close or very far away. Is this something you're willing to live with if your doctor can't make the proper adjustment? I'm not saying they can't, but it is a possibility.
How about the Focus Dailies you mentioned? Are they good for close, intermediate and distant viewing?

mgash · #25 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by babyblues

Hi mgash. Thanks for the update. Looks like you posted this the day after PeriBrown asked about the samples.
Seems to me like your experience is good, but not great. They do fine except for things very close or very far away. Is this something you're willing to live with if your doctor can't make the proper adjustment? I'm not saying they can't, but it is a possibility.
How about the Focus Dailies you mentioned? Are they good for close, intermediate and distant viewing?

Multivision has great focus from 18in to about 500 ft. I can see well, but perhaps if I weren't switching back and forth, i'd get used to the distance vision. I read a computer fine, as well as a newspaper, but on some small print I still have to use readers. Focus Dailies have fantastic distance focus, but I need readers for anything up close, even a computer. I can always carry a reader around my neck, but if I am going to wear glasses, why bother to have contacts. I've tried over night, and works well. I hoping to make the full 30 days. I am considering Focus Dailies Progressive. They are more expensive, but my experiment with multiday use. I know it's not recommended, but some people do very successfully. One person told me that their father in law wore dailies for two weeks. Now that is pushing it.

Momalina2 · #26 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mgash

Multivision has great focus from 18in to about 500 ft. I can see well, but perhaps if I weren't switching back and forth, i'd get used to the distance vision. I read a computer fine, as well as a newspaper, but on some small print I still have to use readers. Focus Dailies have fantastic distance focus, but I need readers for anything up close, even a computer. I can always carry a reader around my neck, but if I am going to wear glasses, why bother to have contacts. I've tried over night, and works well. I hoping to make the full 30 days. I am considering Focus Dailies Progressive. They are more expensive, but my experiment with multiday use. I know it's not recommended, but some people do very successfully. One person told me that their father in law wore dailies for two weeks. Now that is pushing it.

Hi mgash.

Sorry your experience has been unsatisfactory. Do you need contacts to see in the distance, too or just to read fine print? If the contacts are good for everything except fine print, I'd say you're doing well. Maybe they just need a slight tweak.

Be careful with extending the wear time of your contact lenses. You can have more problems that blurry fine print. At least talk to your eye doctor about how long you can wear your contacts.

mgash · #27 (**permalink**) 05-27-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Momalina2

Hi mgash.

Sorry your experience has been unsatisfactory. Do you need contacts to see in the distance, too or just to read fine print? If the contacts are good for everything except fine print, I'd say you're doing well. Maybe they just need a slight tweak.

Be careful with extending the wear time of your contact lenses. You can have more problems that blurry fine print. At least talk to your eye doctor about how long you can wear your contacts.

I need excellent distance vision when I drive. I drive professionally, and teach driving. Newspapers are ok, but fine print is a problem. As for extended wear,
I am not in the habit of sleeping with glasses.

Mondas2 · #28 (**permalink**) 05-28-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mgash

I need excellent distance vision when I drive. I drive professionally, and teach driving. Newspapers are ok, but fine print is a problem. As for extended wear,
I am not in the habit of sleeping with glasses.

Wearing Focus Dailies for more than one day is more risk than it's worth. If you can't stand the idea of wearing a pair of contact lenses once and then throwing them away, then you probably shouldn't be wearing daily disposables.

Sleeping in glasses would be silly . . .

Moneyfornothin · #29 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mondas2

Wearing Focus Dailies for more than one day is more risk than it's worth. If you can't stand the idea of wearing a pair of contact lenses once and then throwing them away, then you probably shouldn't be wearing daily disposables.

I agree, Mondas2. If you think that throwing out a pair of contact lenses after only wearing them ones seems wasteful to you, them you might want to try weekly disposables. Here are a couple dozen brands to choose from: http://www.lens.com/contact-lenses/department93.asp

PeriBrown · #30 (**permalink**) 07-02-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mgash

I have an appointment with the Doc next week to evaluate them.

So, how did it go at the eye doctor's appointment, mgash?

mgash · #31 (**permalink**) 07-03-2010, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by PeriBrown

So, how did it go at the eye doctor's appointment, mgash?

By the time I got to the Dr. the Purvison Mutlifocus and torn my cornea. I was put on antibiotics, and told not to wear contacts for several days. I am back to normal, buy not with Purvision. My Dr. still insists that I will not get great distance focus with any Mutli Focal contact. She gave me a sample of Cooper Avaira lenses. Comfortable, but I think I will stick with dailies.

OV-102 · #32 (**permalink**) 07-07-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mgash

By the time I got to the Dr. the Purvison Mutlifocus and torn my cornea. I was put on antibiotics, and told not to wear contacts for several days. I am back to normal, buy not with Purvision. My Dr. still insists that I will not get great distance focus with any Mutli Focal contact. She gave me a sample of Cooper Avaira lenses. Comfortable, but I think I will stick with dailies.

I'm sorry about that, mgash. I'm glad you were able to receive medical attention in time. So not lasting effects from the torn cornea? Keep us posted on your progress.

Momalina2 · #33 (**permalink**) 07-13-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mgash

Multivision has great focus from 18in to about 500 ft. I can see well, but perhaps if I weren't switching back and forth, i'd get used to the distance vision. I read a computer fine, as well as a newspaper, but on some small print I still have to use readers. Focus Dailies have fantastic distance focus, but I need readers for anything up close, even a computer. I can always carry a reader around my neck, but if I am going to wear glasses, why bother to have contacts. I've tried over night, and works well. I hoping to make the full 30 days. I am considering Focus Dailies Progressive. They are more expensive, but my experiment with multiday use. I know it's not recommended, but some people do very successfully. One person told me that their father in law wore dailies for two weeks. Now that is pushing it.

How are things looking these days, mgash? Have you figured out a way to see things at all distances?

Petra · #34 (**permalink**) 08-04-2010, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MaryTamm2

Yes I did. Thank for posting that picture. Now I've got a craving. See what you've done?

How was the sundae, Mary? Everything you hoped it would be?

Momalina2 · #35 (**permalink**) 08-16-2010, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mgash

Multivision has great focus from 18in to about 500 ft. I can see well, but perhaps if I weren't switching back and forth, i'd get used to the distance vision. I read a computer fine, as well as a newspaper, but on some small print I still have to use readers. Focus Dailies have fantastic distance focus, but I need readers for anything up close, even a computer. I can always carry a reader around my neck, but if I am going to wear glasses, why bother to have contacts. I've tried over night, and works well. I hoping to make the full 30 days. I am considering Focus Dailies Progressive. They are more expensive, but my experiment with multiday use. I know it's not recommended, but some people do very successfully. One person told me that their father in law wore dailies for two weeks. Now that is pushing it.

I'm confused. Do you wear contacts most of the time or glasses?

MaryTamm2 · #36 (**permalink**) 08-16-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Petra

How was the sundae, Mary? Everything you hoped it would be?

Yes it was. It was one of those cheap ones from McDonald's but it was sweet and sticky and good.

Petra · #37 (**permalink**) 08-16-2010, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by MaryTamm2

Yes it was. It was one of those cheap ones from McDonald's but it was sweet and sticky and good.

Mmmmmmm . . . hot fudge.

Is that the actual sundae on your desk in the picture?

Moneyfornothin · #38 (**permalink**) 08-17-2010, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MaryTamm2

Contacts from the 80s? How were they different then? I was a mere child in the 80s.

Were they just thicker, or were they different in other ways too?

Check it out. In the 80's (1982, to be exact.) Hall & Oates released an album called "H2O."

Too bad "Private Eyes" wasn't on that album.

anchored · #39 (**permalink**) 10-12-2010, 11:22 AM

To all I am a new user here, however I have been wearing purevision multifocals for about a year now and love them. I previously thought contacts were only avail to folks who had distance vision problems, but thanks to multifocals, even folks who wear bifocals can wear contacts. These contacts are very comfortable, they are soft, yes they will tear easily and in the beginning, I tore some. Once you do get them in your eye, it does'nt even feel like you have them there. Since they are a multi focal lense, one of visions will be affected. It will either be your reading , or distance. My eye doctor told me the same thing. Apparantly, because of the curve, they can't get them to the degree of bifocal glasses. What I was told told, is that the eye doctor can make the script for say distance stronger, and you could use a pair of drug store readers for reading. To be truthfully honest though, since wearing them, I have not had any probs. Hope this helps.

PeriBrown · #40 (**permalink**) 10-12-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by anchored

To all I am a new user here, however I have been wearing purevision multifocals for about a year now and love them. I previously thought contacts were only avail to folks who had distance vision problems, but thanks to multifocals, even folks who wear bifocals can wear contacts. These contacts are very comfortable, they are soft, yes they will tear easily and in the beginning, I tore some. Once you do get them in your eye, it does'nt even feel like you have them there. Since they are a multi focal lense, one of visions will be affected. It will either be your reading , or distance. My eye doctor told me the same thing. Apparantly, because of the curve, they can't get them to the degree of bifocal glasses. What I was told told, is that the eye doctor can make the script for say distance stronger, and you could use a pair of drug store readers for reading. To be truthfully honest though, since wearing them, I have not had any probs. Hope this helps.

Thank you so much for your honest review, anchored. You've heard of the "perfect storm"? To me, that's the Perfect Post. You came along and said "I've actually worn those contact lenses, and this is what it was like for me." That's exactly what Lens 101 is for.

Delta88 · #41 (**permalink**) 10-20-2010, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by PeriBrown

Thank you so much for your honest review, anchored. You've heard of the "perfect storm"? To me, that's the Perfect Post. You came along and said "I've actually worn those contact lenses, and this is what it was like for me." That's exactly what Lens 101 is for.

I liked "anchored's" review, too. It's nice to read personal experience.

Deepurple · #42 (**permalink**) 10-22-2010, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by anchored

Since they are a multi focal lense, one of visions will be affected. It will either be your reading , or distance. My eye doctor told me the same thing.

So how do these lenses work for you? Can you see near as well as far, or do you need to wear glasses sometimes?

anchored · #43 (**permalink**) 10-22-2010, 01:34 PM

Absolutely, I can see both, and near is clear. This is the area I had probs with, is reading up close. Everything was a blur to me. Since wearing the Multi focals not anymore.

Orionebula · #44 (**permalink**) 10-22-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by anchored

Absolutely, I can see both, and near is clear. This is the area I had probs with, is reading up close. Everything was a blur to me. Since wearing the Multi focals not anymore.

That's terrific, anchored. I'm glad you found contact lenses that work for you.

love multi focals · #45 (**permalink**) 02-13-2011, 03:26 PM

The multi focals for me bend very easily, are hard to put in, and hard to see to put in my eyes. But, the vision benefits are the best so far for me. I posted this in another area but am hoping to get maybe some more responses from this thread. I am very concerned when reading that Mgash tore their cornea. Is that directly related to these particular lenses? Can we get details of what happened? I have a friend here in Panama that was blinded (one eye) due to infection from contac lenses and know we need to be very careful concerning our eyes. Shared first hand information is the key to eye health and good vision.
I was using mono vision contacts and loved them for snorkeling! But, I could not see anything in the middle-I could see very close and very far but mid vision was nil. I would have to slump and lean in to read the computer.
With my new Pure Vision Multi Focals- I can read from any distance as long as there is enough light-it takes a few seconds to adjust but I can see everything at every distance-it is so nice to be able to see again. I did notice after snorkeling (I have no problem with contacs in salt water as it is a natural saline solution) that when I got into a fresh water shower-the contacs became very irritating and seemed to stick to my eye. I noticed this with both the monovision (Acuvue) and the Bausch & Lomb Pure Vision Multi Focal. It seems worse with these new Pure Vision contacs but I have only snorkeled in them once. In fact, this is only my second day wearing them. Everything outside was crisp and clear. I saw birds I have never seen, etc. I highly recommend these contacs to everyone who wants to see at every level. I live on an island with no cars so cannot say anything about driving or night use as that is yet to be tried but I will report back when I do. I am interested in feedback on how others deal with fresh water showering or swimming in a pool. Should I just take them off and have little vision for these activities?

ThaMaster · #46 (**permalink**) 02-14-2011, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by love multi focals

The multi focals for me bend very easily, are hard to put in, and hard to see to put in my eyes. But, the vision benefits are the best so far for me. I posted this in another area but am hoping to get maybe some more responses from this thread. I am very concerned when reading that Mgash tore their cornea. Is that directly related to these particular lenses? Can we get details of what happened? I have a friend here in Panama that was blinded (one eye) due to infection from contac lenses and know we need to be very careful concerning our eyes. Shared first hand information is the key to eye health and good vision.
I was using mono vision contacts and loved them for snorkeling! But, I could not see anything in the middle-I could see very close and very far but mid vision was nil. I would have to slump and lean in to read the computer.
With my new Pure Vision Multi Focals- I can read from any distance as long as there is enough light-it takes a few seconds to adjust but I can see everything at every distance-it is so nice to be able to see again. I did notice after snorkeling (I have no problem with contacs in salt water as it is a natural saline solution) that when I got into a fresh water shower-the contacs became very irritating and seemed to stick to my eye. I noticed this with both the monovision (Acuvue) and the Bausch & Lomb Pure Vision Multi Focal. It seems worse with these new Pure Vision contacs but I have only snorkeled in them once. In fact, this is only my second day wearing them. Everything outside was crisp and clear. I saw birds I have never seen, etc. I highly recommend these contacs to everyone who wants to see at every level. I live on an island with no cars so cannot say anything about driving or night use as that is yet to be tried but I will report back when I do. I am interested in feedback on how others deal with fresh water showering or swimming in a pool. Should I just take them off and have little vision for these activities?

Hi love multi focals. Where are you from?
I'm glad your PureVision Multi-Focal lenses work so well for you. I'm surprised you can go snorkeling in them because I always thought ocean water was a lot more salty than saline solution. According to good ol' Wikipedia, "the vast majority of seawater has a salinity of between 3.1% and 3.8%."
However, I was not able to find the salinity of contact lens solutions. Can someone help me out, here?

MaryTamm2 · #47 (**permalink**) 03-04-2011, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by love multi focals

The multi focals for me bend very easily, are hard to put in, and hard to see to put in my eyes. But, the vision benefits are the best so far for me. I posted this in another area but am hoping to get maybe some more responses from this thread. I am very concerned when reading that Mgash tore their cornea. Is that directly related to these particular lenses? Can we get details of what happened? I have a friend here in Panama that was blinded (one eye) due to infection from contact lenses and know we need to be very careful concerning our eyes. Shared first hand information is the key to eye health and good vision.

I highly recommend these contacs to everyone who wants to see at every level. I live on an island with no cars so cannot say anything about driving or night use as that is yet to be tried but I will report back when I do. I am interested in feedback on how others deal with fresh water showering or swimming in a pool. Should I just take them off and have little vision for these activities?

Regarding problems with the lenses, there's always a risk when something touches your eyes, but if you follow your eye doctor's instructions, wear your contacts according to those instructions and clean them carefully, PureVision Multi-Focal won't give you any trouble. It's usually when someone tried to take a shortcut that they have problems.

Now, about the island on which you live, do you walk everywhere you go? If you ride a bike or a scooter or something you still need good distance vision to avoid obstacles in front of you. How well do your contact lenses handle that task?

mgash · #48 (**permalink**) 03-04-2011, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MaryTamm2

Regarding problems with the lenses, there's always a risk when something touches your eyes, but if you follow your eye doctor's instructions, wear your contacts according to those instructions and clean them carefully, PureVision Multi-Focal won't give you any trouble. It's usually when someone tried to take a shortcut that they have problems.

Now, about the island on which you live, do you walk everywhere you go? If you ride a bike or a scooter or something you still need good distance vision to avoid obstacles in front of you. How well do your contact lenses handle that task?

I really don't know if the problem I had with my eye was directly related to the lens. I wore them for a while with comfort, but only had a trial pair. I may have gone back to them if I had a supply of them, but did not. I did not like multifocus contacts. I was not happy with the reduced distance vision, which was essential for me, since I drive professionally.

Frodo · #49 (**permalink**) 03-07-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mgash

I really don't know if the problem I had with my eye was directly related to the lens. I wore them for a while with comfort, but only had a trial pair. I may have gone back to them if I had a supply of them, but did not. I did not like multifocus contacts. I was not happy with the reduced distance vision, which was essential for me, since I drive professionally.

Have you found contact lenses you like, mgash?