Edge Perception With PureVision Multi-Focal

Wookiee74 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-20-2008, 12:29 PM

Most people like it when they put in their contact lenses and they disappear.

Not literally, but they don't feel like they're in their eyes anymore.

Sometimes, as was in the case with PureVision Multi-Focal for one reviewer, the edges were quite easy to detect.

How were they for you?

pmc524 · #2 (**permalink**) 07-27-2008, 07:37 PM

Coming from a thinner lenses i did feel the edges but as time wore on, that feeling went away.

Lynda Baldelli · #3 (**permalink**) 03-01-2009, 02:21 PM

Yes I'm struggling with 'feeling' them. I don't feel my soflens at all. I think the BC is different.

Wookiee74 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Lynda Baldelli

Yes I'm struggling with 'feeling' them. I don't feel my soflens at all. I think the BC is different.

According to pmc524, after a while the edge awareness goes away. Would you agree, now that it's been about seven months since you posted this?

Lynda Baldelli · #5 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Wookiee74

According to pmc524, after a while the edge awareness goes away. Would you agree, now that it's been about seven months since you posted this?

seven LONG months of perseverence, and yes they feel much better now. When my eyes are tired they still irritate me, but in general I wear them OK now. The night vision is definitely better and they don't blur like the purevision did after all day wear.

John316 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynda Baldelli

seven LONG months of perseverence, and yes they feel much better now. When my eyes are tired they still irritate me, but in general I wear them OK now. The night vision is definitely better and they don't blur like the purevision did after all day wear.

I'm glad things are "looking up" for you these days, Lynda.

After all that, would you recommend PureVision Multi-Focal contact lenses to the good people of Lens 101?

Lynda Baldelli · #7 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by John316

I'm glad things are "looking up" for you these days, Lynda.

After all that, would you recommend PureVision Multi-Focal contact lenses to the good people of Lens 101?

Yes I would.

The Soflens was so instantly comfortable, but in comparison, the Purevision lenses are superior in their all-day non blurriness and general clarity. The fact you can sleep in them too is a huge bonus, although I nearly always remove mine at night - it's great to know I can leave them in if I go away for the weekend, no bottles of stuff to pack.

If you can feel them at first like I could - it WILL, however - take many months to get used to them. I used to want to rip them out some days - but now I can hardly feel them, until later in the evening, when they still irritate.

Goldar · #8 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynda Baldelli

Yes I would.

The Soflens was so instantly comfortable, but in comparison, the Purevision lenses are superior in their all-day non blurriness and general clarity. The fact you can sleep in them too is a huge bonus, although I nearly always remove mine at night - it's great to know I can leave them in if I go away for the weekend, no bottles of stuff to pack.

If you can feel them at first like I could - it WILL, however - take many months to get used to them. I used to want to rip them out some days - but now I can hardly feel them.

I love it when a thread comes together.

Some of you are looking at me funny.

Ask your Mom about "The A-Team."

pmc524 · #9 (**permalink**) 10-08-2009, 04:39 PM

I'm sorry to say i won't be wearing the PureVisions, it just didn't work out in the long run for me, i'm going to try some other options, right now i'm on a modified mono vision wearing what's left of my multifocal in the non dominant eye. I have an eye exam coming up and i'm going to consult my Optometrist on what my new future of vision will be, i just hit 49 and presbyopia plus slight astigmatism is present in one eye ...i'm so tempted to do Lasik but that is the "last resort" option and most likely i will still have to have some type of correction

All that said, still give PureVision a try for the full 30day trial offered because what i see is not what you see, it might just work for you.

Lynda Baldelli · #10 (**permalink**) 10-08-2009, 04:44 PM

You are the same age as me. I have presbyopia in both eyes (since turning 40) and an astigmatism in the left.

I must admit it was a long haul to finally get them to feel OK - I find it also depends on what cleansing solution is used! I have tried lots of different ones, and still always seem to need to rub them, even when I have used the hydrogen peroxide cleaners. If the lenses are not completely 100% clean, the edges feel very obvious indeed.

Perhaps you should try a different cleaner? It might help?

pmc524 · #11 (**permalink**) 10-08-2009, 04:52 PM

I've tried them all, in the end it just didn't work out hence my new search for better vision with hopefully Acuvue's Oasys's bi-focals, another multifocal system ...if not i'm just going to stick with modified mono vision ...my left eye also had astigmatism

I've been using my bi-focal glasses more than ever since noticing not having the vision i think i should be getting, i'm pretty sure i've pissed off my Optometrist a few times already LOL

VAB · #12 (**permalink**) 10-08-2009, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by pmc524

I've tried them all, in the end it just didn't work out hence my new search for better vision with hopefully Acuvue's Oasys's bi-focals, another multifocal system ...if not I'm just going to stick with modified mono vision ...my left eye also had astigmatism

When you say "Acuvue's Oasys's bi-focals" do you mean these, Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia?

Let us know how they work out, whatever the box looks like, okay?

VAB · #13 (**permalink**) 10-08-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldar

I love it when a thread comes together.

Some of you are looking at me funny.

Ask your Mom about "The A-Team."

I remember the A-Team. Col. John "Hannibal" Smith played by the late George Peppard here, and to be played by next year by Liam "Qi-Gon Jin" Neeson in the movie. He used to say "I love it when a plan comes together."

Very clever, Goldar.

Wookiee74 · #14 (**permalink**) 10-19-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynda Baldelli

You are the same age as me. I have presbyopia in both eyes (since turning 40) and an astigmatism in the left.

I must admit it was a long haul to finally get them to feel OK - I find it also depends on what cleansing solution is used! I have tried lots of different ones, and still always seem to need to rub them, even when I have used the hydrogen peroxide cleaners. If the lenses are not completely 100% clean, the edges feel very obvious indeed.

Perhaps you should try a different cleaner? It might help?

You said you have presbyopia in both eyes since turning 40. I hear that happens to almost everybody. I just turned 40 about six months ago. I wear glasses for distance vision, but I still don't need glasses to read. Did you become far sighted immediately after turning the big 4-0? What can I expect now that I'm--as the kids say--40 and a half?

Lynda Baldelli · #15 (**permalink**) 10-21-2009, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Wookiee74

You said you have presbyopia in both eyes since turning 40. I hear that happens to almost everybody. I just turned 40 about six months ago. I wear glasses for distance vision, but I still don't need glasses to read. Did you become far sighted immediately after turning the big 4-0? What can I expect now that I'm--as the kids say--40 and a half?

Not exactly instantly, but once it started, it happened pretty quick!!! I can see a needle a mile away, but can't read a book in front of my face. gah!

Wheatgrass · #16 (**permalink**) 10-21-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Goldar

I love it when a thread comes together.

Some of you are looking at me funny.

Ask your Mom about "The A-Team."

Yes, I remember the A-Team also. When I graduated from high school way back in nineteen mumble mumble, our class exited the auditorium to the band playing "The A-Team."

Wheatgrass · #17 (**permalink**) 10-21-2009, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Lynda Baldelli

seven LONG months of perseverance, and yes they feel much better now. When my eyes are tired they still irritate me, but in general I wear them OK now. The night vision is definitely better and they don't blur like the purevision did after all day wear.

Thank you for the update, Lynda. I hope things get better and better for you.

Lynda Baldelli · #18 (**permalink**) 10-22-2009, 07:28 PM

Update: WOW - the Acuvue for Presbyopia are immediately comfortable and disappear on my eyes..... fantastic. However, I'm struggling at the moment, with the prescription, but I've not had them in too long just yet.

The review so far then - awesome!!!! and fingers crossed the vision clears - it's like having new glasses, it takes awhile to adjust. Hopefully. Because if it does, I shall switch from the Purevision.

Wookiee74 · #19 (**permalink**) 12-02-2009, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynda Baldelli

Update: WOW - the Acuvue for Presbyopia are immediately comfortable and disappear on my eyes..... fantastic. However, I'm struggling at the moment, with the prescription, but I've not had them in too long just yet.

The review so far then - awesome!!!! and fingers crossed the vision clears - it's like having new glasses, it takes awhile to adjust. Hopefully. Because if it does, I shall switch from the Purevision.

Hi Lynda,

I'm glad the Acuvue For Presbyopia are so comfortable for you. Hopefully others will benefit from your experience. That's why Lens 101 is here. Thanks for sharing.

Wheatgrass · #20 (**permalink**) 12-07-2009, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by VAB

I remember the A-Team. Col. John "Hannibal" Smith played by the late George Peppard here . . .

Take away the "Hannibal" nickname and he's just "John Smith."

Speaking of the late George Peppard, I remember when Mr. T called up a local radio station and the DJ asked him how Mr. Peppard was doing and Mr. T said "he's gone to be with the Lord."

It kinda brought the whole party down.

VAB · #21 (**permalink**) 12-23-2009, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Wookiee74

Most people like it when they put in their contact lenses and they disappear.

Not literally, but they don't feel like they're in their eyes anymore.

Sometimes, as was in the case with PureVision Multi-Focal for one reviewer, the edges were quite easy to detect.

How were they for you?

Hey, what do you think about contact lenses that dissolve harmlessly into your eyes after 12 hours or something?

Wookiee74 · #22 (**permalink**) 01-04-2010, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by VAB

Hey, what do you think about contact lenses that dissolve harmlessly into your eyes after 12 hours or something?

That might not be a bad idea, but you'd have to make sure they correct your vision for the full 12 hours and then dissolve quickly after they expire, so you don't grope around with semi-dissolved lenses in your eyes.

VAB · #23 (**permalink**) 01-06-2010, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Wookiee74

That might not be a bad idea, but you'd have to make sure they correct your vision for the full 12 hours and then dissolve quickly after they expire, so you don't grope around with semi-dissolved lenses in your eyes.

Meh, on second thought it doesn't sound like such a great idea after all. Thanks for saving me the trouble of trying to come up with a formula.

Wookiee74 · #24 (**permalink**) 01-11-2010, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by VAB

Meh, on second thought it doesn't sound like such a great idea after all. Thanks for saving me the trouble of trying to come up with a formula.

Oh, so you weren't asking about a real product, just speculating about how neat it would be to have disappearing contact lenses?

Goldar · #25 (**permalink**) 01-19-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by VAB

I remember the A-Team. Col. John "Hannibal" Smith played by the late George Peppard here, and to be played by next year by Liam "Qi-Gon Jin" Neeson in the movie. He used to say "I love it when a plan comes together."

Very clever, Goldar.

I'm glad you remembered my 80's TV show reference VAB.

Wookiee74 · #26 (**permalink**) 02-26-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pmc524

Coming from a thinner lenses i did feel the edges but as time wore on, that feeling went away.

How long was it before you couldn't feel the edges any more? Was it a matter of days, or weeks, or what?

Wheatgrass · #27 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lynda Baldelli

Yes I would.

The Soflens was so instantly comfortable, but in comparison, the Purevision lenses are superior in their all-day non blurriness and general clarity. The fact you can sleep in them too is a huge bonus, although I nearly always remove mine at night - it's great to know I can leave them in if I go away for the weekend, no bottles of stuff to pack.

If you can feel them at first like I could - it WILL, however - take many months to get used to them. I used to want to rip them out some days - but now I can hardly feel them, until later in the evening, when they still irritate.

How are those PureVision Multi-Focal contacts these days? Are they still irritating at day's end?

Goldar · #28 (**permalink**) 03-29-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wookiee74

Oh, so you weren't asking about a real product, just speculating about how neat it would be to have disappearing contact lenses?

I don't know if contact lenses that dissolve harmlessly in your eyes would be a good idea. I think I'd rather just take them out and toss them.

Wookiee74 · #29 (**permalink**) 07-23-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Goldar

I don't know if contact lenses that dissolve harmlessly in your eyes would be a good idea. I think I'd rather just take them out and toss them.

I think I agree with you Goldar. How well would they correct your vision while they were in the process of dissolving?

Goldar · #30 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Wookiee74

I think I agree with you Goldar. How well would they correct your vision while they were in the process of dissolving?

That's a good point. Maybe they can invent lenses that don't dissolve until you add some special drops or something. Again, there's a drawback. How do you invent something that will dissolve contact lenses but won't hurt your eyes?

pmc524 · #31 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Wookiee74

How long was it before you couldn't feel the edges any more? Was it a matter of days, or weeks, or what?

It was as soon as i wore them but i got use to it after a couple of hours, it wasn't irritating i just felt the edges. It's one of the thickess if not THE thickess contact lens out there as i was told by my optometrist.

I'm over 50 now and i have what i perceiev to be "dry eyes" and wearing contacts too long turns my eyes red so this is why i started to look again for a better contact.

I've been told by the optician Purevision is the best right now even better than the Oasis, i still have to get my eyes checked before i decide how to proceed. I just noticed i don't see the road signs i use to be able to see anymore. Hence my wanting to try a modified monovision solution, someone told me just go with hard contacts as that will eleminate any issues with my one eye having to have a "toric" multivision contact.

Laser is not an option as i would still need glasses

Hypnoteyes · #32 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by pmc524

I've been told by the optician Purevision is the best right now even better than the Oasis, i still have to get my eyes checked before i decide how to proceed.

Let us know if there's anything we can do to help, pmc524.

luvbostonxo2's · #33 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pmc524

It was as soon as i wore them but i got use to it after a couple of hours, it wasn't irritating i just felt the edges. It's one of the thickess if not THE thickess contact lens out there as i was told by my optometrist.

I'm over 50 now and i have what i perceiev to be "dry eyes" and wearing contacts too long turns my eyes red so this is why i started to look again for a better contact.

I've been told by the optician Purevision is the best right now even better than the Oasis, i still have to get my eyes checked before i decide how to proceed. I just noticed i don't see the road signs i use to be able to see anymore. Hence my wanting to try a modified monovision solution, someone told me just go with hard contacts as that will eleminate any issues with my one eye having to have a "toric" multivision contact.

Laser is not an option as i would still need glasses

proclear toric multifocal offers a better fit I found on patients and is a super comfortable lens....but its not a silicone hydrogel tho.

Youd be a perfect candidate for toric multifocal rgp lenses....btw.

packerbacker · #34 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by luvbostonxo2's

proclear toric multifocal offers a better fit I found on patients and is a super comfortable lens....but its not a silicone hydrogel tho.

Youd be a perfect candidate for toric multifocal rgp lenses....btw.

That sounds pretty helpful to me. What do you think, pmc524?

pmc524 · #35 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 06:02 PM

I moved from PureVision to the proClears but it's this dam "dry eye" syndrome that's the problem. I really think i'm cursed now to finish the rest of my life with glasses

LittleElvis · #36 (**permalink**) 12-09-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by pmc524

I moved from PureVision to the proClears but it's this dam "dry eye" syndrome that's the problem. I really think i'm cursed now to finish the rest of my life with glasses

Have you tried those toric multifocal RGP lenses that luvbostonxo2's suggested?

pmc524 · #37 (**permalink**) 12-09-2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by LittleElvis

Have you tried those toric multifocal RGP lenses that luvbostonxo2's suggested?

I have been suggested RGP but haven't gotten around to having committed to an appointment ....some opticians have reservations about them. I'll probably end up trying...been wearing contacts since i was 18, i'm now 51

Bessie · #38 (**permalink**) 12-09-2011, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by pmc524

I have been suggested RGP but haven't gotten around to having committed to an appointment ....some opticians have reservations about them. I'll probably end up trying...been wearing contacts since i was 18, i'm now 51

After all that time I don't suppose you're afraid to wear "hard" lenses. Let us know if you decide to give them a try.

DejaVu · #39 (**permalink**) 01-03-2012, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Wookiee74

I think I agree with you Goldar. How well would they correct your vision while they were in the process of dissolving?

Well you did not ask me (and I wasn't here when you asked) but the answer is:

Just put on your glasses until you insert the next pair of dissolving lenses!

oingoboingo · #40 (**permalink**) 01-03-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DejaVu

Well you did not ask me (and I wasn't here when you asked) but the answer is:

Just put on your glasses until you insert the next pair of dissolving lenses!

The question you quoted was "How well would they correct your vision while they were in the process of dissolving?" I think Wookiee74 wanted to know how things looked when these theoretical contacts were in your eyes and half-dissolved. I would hope that if something like this was invented, they would probably dissolve pretty quickly for that reason. I would hate to walk around for two weeks waiting for my contacts to dissolve completely.

Something to think about, inventors.