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Take a look around this site, sifra. There's something about sending petitions to bring back discontinued lenses. Unfortunately, petitions are generally only legitimate if they have hand-written...

Thanks for "clearing that up." Some contact lens humor, there.

I can answer that for you, Maleficent. Toric lenses are specially made to correct astigmatism. They have a part called the "ballast" that's a bit thicker than the rest of the lens. The ballast is...

That's a good standard to remember when evaluating new lenses. Thanks for being so specific.

What "new ones" do you wan to try? Do you mean Avaira?

I don't know much about Revitalens, so I'll address your last question. I did a modest check of articles and web sites about contact lenses, and none of them said anything about when to switch to a...

Thank you for that explanation. I hope that clears up theUsername's confusion.

Yeah, you'd think that a person representing glassesmakers .com would be extolling the virtues of glasses, no?

I hope you'll come back and let us know what you decide. While "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" is certainly a good rule to live by, it's also a good idea to keep your options open.

Hi vanessadg. Do your Cavalli sunglasses look like the picture up there?

Wow, an answer on the same day I asked the question. Thanks, Capucine. I hope you share with us what your doctor says at your appointment.

Maybe you can keep an eye out for any questions about buying contact lenses from other countries. Have you ever ordered from Lens.com?

Have you completed your testing and come to a conclusion yet?

Cool, thanks. I didn't know about those polymer beads in Alcon Daily Cleaner.

Will that kill all the germs that may lurk in a contact lens case? I think some people are very nervous about putting things in their eyes and want to make sure there's nothing nasty riding on those...

That's a good way of taking it. No sense in worrying about something that's more than a month away.

Hmm, with those floaters and PVD can you really say that you can see?

What are your options at this point? Can you have the ICLs removed or are you pretty much done with eye surgery by now?

Welcome to Lens 101, Capucine. It's always nice to welcome a new member, and we've been doing a lot of that lately, it seems.

Let me say that I find your honesty refreshing. Not many people like...

Yes, it's true that your eyes need to breathe, but in many brands of contact lenses, your eyes can breathe just fine. There are many people on this site who have stated that they disobeyed their eye...

Yes, Samrina is very beautiful, contact lenses or not. I'm glad she posted the pictures too, and that you've decide to give them a try, Shamrocker.

As it was spoken: "You remember the Mona Lisa?...

Thanks for the update. I'm sure the Dimensions people will be glad to read that "demonic" thing.

What would it take for you to figure out how natural your Acuvue 2 Enhancers look?

Speaking as an American, I can say that many Americans are not too bright, but we like to sue. I guess people figure "If this turns out to be a bad idea, I'll just sue somebody."

With contact...

I can't say I have had that problem, amw. I just hope that in your case it's as simple as bad lots and that getting contacts that you can't see out of are a thing of the past.

Yeah, but 321 contacts said "I haven't heard of Splash contact lenses until today" so that doesn't count. How did you find out about them? Did you read about them in some kind of trade magazine or...

Hello Chris/CB54.

Sorry you're having such a hard time with those multifocal lenses. If it's any consolation to you, according to what I've read here, multifocal lenses can be tricky. Your...

Okay quick refresher. An adjective is a word that describes a person, place or thing. Words like oily, slippery, clear, round and comfortable are all adjectives.

Now that we've got that done, I'd...

For those of you who don't wear these lenses night and day, where do you keep them when you're not wearing them? What solution do you use to keep them wet?

Tell me how you like the thickness of thse Vertex Sphere contact lenses. Are the too thick or too thin? Are they an improvement of the last brand you wore?

This is a nice public forum. Step up to the microphone and tell us what you think of your Biomedics EP contact lenses. Hopefully you'll want to say how much you love them, but if you have some...

I would hope that it's not just contact lens customers who read this forum. Hopefully people who make and sell contact lenses check in here from time to time. Hello there, all you contact lens makers...

One of the advantages to wearing daily disposable contact lenses is that if your lenses get contaminated by something you're allergic to, like dust or pollen, you can just throw them away and put in...

Does the weather affect your contact lenses? Will you leave your contact lenses at home if it's too windy or too much pollen or something?

I guess those lenses are a big hit around here, Miros18. All those compliments are probably getting kind of boring to you now, aren't they? ;)

Awesome. Nice work Ozzie. I hope you'll come back and tell us how the appointment went. I hope everything's good and that your eyes are healthy.

Have you wondered how many more options those letters "XR" for "extended range" gives you? Well, wonder no more:

Preference Toric DW:
Powers: -8 to +6
Cylinders: -0.75 to -2.25

Preference...

Wesley Jesson has Hyrtocurve II as well as Hydrocurve 3 lenses. What happened to the original Hydrocurve; and why does the second one have a Roman numeral while "three" is spelled out?

These aren't just toric lenses. They're "Toric XR" lenses. Does that XR (which I believe stands for "eXtended Range") make the lenses more comfortable in your eyes or less so?

I wonder if Wessley Jessen could use someone in their advertising department? :)

As the name implies, these contact lenses are created with a blend of complimentary colors to form something that's light years away from "dull, flat" color. Were these the contact lenses that made...

If you're like most people, you noticed that these contact lenses felt weird when you first wore them. Especially since they're toric. Did they tickle when they rotated? How long did it take you to...

You're right. The next set of pictures is better than the first. :)

Sorry. I checked your reply above and I couldn't find where you stated your opinion about the "fact" that identical lenses are being sold as weekly and monthly and daily, etc. Would you mind going...

Most people probably wear whatever contact lenses their eye doctors give them. A few people are a bit more proactive and tell their eye doctors what kind of lenses they want to try. How did you end...

Have you met someone else who also wears the same contact lenses as you do? Was it through some kind of social network?

In the US there's a curious law in place. It's called "passive verification." This law states that if you order your contacts from Lens.com, for example, the first thing they'll do is call your eye...

After shopping around the different contact lens websites, is there anyone out there who finally bought their SGP-I contact lenses from Lens.com?

Has your eye doctor charged you a fee in order to get a copy of your SA 18 contact lens prescription? Did you know they're not supposed to do that? It's part of what's called the Fairness to Contact...

How did you find out what you needed to know about Paraperm EW contact lenses? Was you doctor willing to answer your questions? Were you fortunate enough to have a friend or a family member who knew...

What is your main source of information about Polycon II contact lenses? Did your eye doctor give you a booklet or something that tells you all you need to know about them?

Those of you who wear Paragon HDS 100 contact lenses today, how did you find out about them? Did Lens 101 have anything to do with it?

Tell me about the eye doctor who currently takes care of you and your Paragon Thin contact lenses. Where did you find him or her?

Have you had problems with deposits accumulating on your SGP II contact lenses? How did you get rid of these deposits?

Do you have your very own copy of your PMMA contact lens prescription? Do you keep it in a safe place? Has having a copy of you prescription allowed you to save money on your contact lenses?

Contact lenses, as you probably know, become rather uncomfortable if they get dry. How well do Optimum Extreme lenses stay hydrated? With a name like that, you should be able to wear them for ten...

Do you feel like you're qualified to advise Lens 101 members about O-Perm 60 contact lenses? Do you wear them personally? Prescribe them professionally? What's your verdict of these contact lenses?

I need the help of someone who is a bit of a contact lens connoisseur. How do OP-6 lenses compare to other brands of RGP contact lenses?

A lot of commercials tell you about a gizmo that you can "set and forget." Would you say that was true for you and your Hydro 2 contact lenses? Can you put them in first thing in the morning and then...

How long have you been wearing your Fluoroperm 60 contact lenses? Are they the first contact lenses you've ever worn? Have you recommended them to anyone else you know?

Would you recommend Fluoroperm 151 contact lenses to someone still in high school? Lots of people that age have vision issues, but not many of them have the maturity it takes to care for RGP lenses...

Are you now able to participate in activities you had to quit when you weren't able to see so well? How have Fluorocon lenses allowed you to get back into life?

I read a review recently where a guy was talking about his contact lenses. He said that now that he wears them he can read the newspaper and play musical instruments. A lot of people talk about...

Does anyone have Boston RXD contact lenses just for reading? Does that ever happen or are people who need contacts to read always fitted with bifocal contacts?

So, like, waddawe do?

Did you have this "all over the place" problems with any other brand of toric contact lenses, or just the Specsavers? As you know, toric lenses have to stay "right side up" on your eye in order to...

Okay, real answer this time.

First of all, welcome to Lens 101. Thanks for joining us.
Also, I want to assure you that it's pretty common for contact lenses to feel a little bit uncomfortable...

I think I need to see an eye doctor. All those letters look pink.

Thank you for that very detailed report, Carly, That's just the sort of thing we like around here. It's very helpful for people who are thinking of trying one of the lenses you reviewed and possibly...

Hi there hannata. Welcome to Lens 101.
I read your posts and you certainly do have an extensive history. So now are you looking for information about occlusive contact lenses to help with your...

You've got all these people lined up wondering how you are, Brucie. We're also wondering where you are.

Are you saying that your contact lens prescription is the same as your glasses? That's pretty rare. That's kind of like weighing something and it's the same in pounds and kilograms. That might be...

Very nice pictures Deevine217. I hope you will post those better pictures here, too.

When you say your left eye "allows more light," does that mean the left pupil doesn't contract as much as the right one and so it's always bigger?

Is that what kind of contact lenses you wear, contact lenses?

Right unclebuck. A base curve that is too steep will result in contact lenses that feel "tight." That shouldn't happen if you have an eye doctor that knows what he or she is doing. Sma11rice should...

Awesome, a contact lens geek right here in our forum! They should give you a reserved parking space or something.

Yes, that's a good place to look around. There doesn't seem to be very many people posting in that section. Glasses have lenses in them too, you know, and so they belong in a forum called "Lens 101."

Very good, Lorien. I think the people here at Lens 101 feel like they know you after following you through this process of choosing contact lenses. Are they easier to put in now that you're not so...

Okay, I think I've got it. Thanks.

On that same thought Metsman, whom would you rather believe?

1. Your eye doctor whom you've known for years and knows all about the condition of your eyes

2. The contact lens company that...

That's okay RawBob. You go right ahead.

Well, I guess there's nothing much to talk about other than where Towfiq has gotten to.

So the Biofinity lenses are comfortable, but you can't see very well with them. I can see why that's not working for you. I can wear no contacts at all and have comfortable blurry vision. ;)

Thanks for clarifying the limbal ring confusion. I've only seen black limbal rings myself.

Well, it sounds like you've got some challenges to deal with. We're here to help, so if you need anything, let the Lens 101 community know. We probably can't give you any money (I know I don't have...

Aw, that's too bad. Maybe someone from Lens.com will see this posting and make a few changes. When you said earlier that you "tried to go and order the sunrise today but they do not have them in...

I would hope that fitting contact lenses would be more scientific than artistic, but as long as it works for you, Xanthus, then that's what's important.

I'd like to open up this question to...

Hi Lorien. Welcome to Lens 101, wherever you're from. There are instructions on how to post pictures here: http://www.lens101.com/expressions-colors/69599-expressions-dark-eyes-pictures.html

You...

Good work, shelly. You did your research. Let us know if you and your doctor come up with a plan to make your eyes feel more comfortable, okay?

Hi knotlob. Were your ears burning because someone was talking about you on the forum? :)
I think the bottom line is that if Sally is reading this thread and has a prescription for Air Optix Night &...

Okay, just to clarify. You're saying that instead of rinsing your contact lenses with Clear Care, rinse them in saline, right?

Excellent. Thanks for the information, mgash.

Dude, if you need a label to tell you to change your underwear . . .

Seriously. Why is this even an issue? You go to your eye doctor, she examines your eyes, gives you a prescription for Acuvue...

And now, time to break hearts everywhere.

Behold, the force of time.

So how's it going Bostondaniel? Are your contacts coming clean?

Those are nice lenses, although I think I can see some brown iris through the pupil holes.

Yeah, what's up with that?

Wow, how hard do you have to push on the lens to make it flip inside out? :eek:

Maybe he went ahead and had it done.

I've never used a tool like this, but that doesn't mean I can butt in with my 2 cents. ;)

Maybe the usefulness of this tool comes in the fact that it increases your reach. Some of us have short,...

That's a really great post, fdfjc. I never thought of the challenge of merging in traffic with progressive glasses. It's hard enough without glasses in the way.