SofLens Daily Disposable For Allergies

Columbia · #1 (**permalink**) 07-16-2008, 10:34 AM

Have you ever been prescribed SofLens Daily Disposable contacts because of itchy, allergic eyes?

Columbia · #2 (**permalink**) 03-11-2010, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Columbia

Have you ever been prescribed SofLens Daily Disposable contacts because of itchy, allergic eyes?

Can someone please answer my original question?

SueLynn · #3 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Columbia

Can someone please answer my original question?

Do you mean environmental allergies; pollen, etc.? I have some allergies to oak pollen if the count is really high, but otherwise, I don't seem to have any.
I was given Soflens Aspheric dailies as a trial since it seemed that I could no longer wear Acuvue Oasys (red eyes, conjunctivitis type effect--an allergy? don't really know). However, the dailies were suggested b/c they had a good discount, and my ophthalmologist prefers dailies, period. However, my eyes were too dry with them. And I was very disappointed since I could see really great with them. He then tried Proclear and Clearview dailies but those didn't work out either. Acuvue Moist dailies is what I settled on and though they seem the best so far as far as wearability, I'll see how it goes long term. Don't see as crisp-clear with them as I did the Soflens but I have mild astigmatism and the aspheric aspect of the Soflens was great for me vision-wise. I read that the Acuvue Moist is good for people with allergies. Not sure if it truly is, but they have worked out the best for me so far. Hope this helps. It's just my own opinion of course, and it seems that each person has their own unique situation oftentimes.

Metsman · #4 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SueLynn

Do you mean environmental allergies; pollen, etc.? I have some allergies to oak pollen if the count is really high, but otherwise, I don't seem to have any.
I was given Soflens Aspheric dailies as a trial since it seemed that I could no longer wear Acuvue Oasys (red eyes, conjunctivitis type effect--an allergy? don't really know). However, the dailies were suggested b/c they had a good discount, and my ophthalmologist prefers dailies, period. However, my eyes were too dry with them. And I was very disappointed since I could see really great with them. He then tried Proclear and Clearview dailies but those didn't work out either. Acuvue Moist dailies is what I settled on and though they seem the best so far as far as wearability, I'll see how it goes long term. Don't see as crisp-clear with them as I did the Soflens but I have mild astigmatism and the aspheric aspect of the Soflens was great for me vision-wise. I read that the Acuvue Moist is good for people with allergies. Not sure if it truly is, but they have worked out the best for me so far. Hope this helps. It's just my own opinion of course, and it seems that each person has their own unique situation oftentimes.

Hi SueLynn. Thanks for sharing your opinion with us.

You say you don't see as well 1-Day Acuvue Moist as you did with Soflens (Was that Soflens Daily Disposable?), but the Soflens were dry and uncomfortable. So are you willing to sacrifice clarity for comfort, or are you thinking of going back to the Soflens because the clarity?

SueLynn · #5 (**permalink**) 03-12-2010, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Metsman

Hi SueLynn. Thanks for sharing your opinion with us.

You say you don't see as well 1-Day Acuvue Moist as you did with Soflens (Was that Soflens Daily Disposable?), but the Soflens were dry and uncomfortable. So are you willing to sacrifice clarity for comfort, or are you thinking of going back to the Soflens because the clarity?

Yes, it was the Soflens Daily Disposable. And yes, sacrificing clarity for comfort. If it looks like I can wear contacts again daily without my eyes getting red and irritated over the next few months (with the Acuvue Moist), I think I might like to try the Soflens again. I just have to see how things go.

mamcita · #6 (**permalink**) 03-15-2010, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SueLynn

Yes, it was the Soflens Daily Disposable. And yes, sacrificing clarity for comfort. If it looks like I can wear contacts again daily without my eyes getting red and irritated over the next few months (with the Acuvue Moist), I think I might like to try the Soflens again. I just have to see how things go.

Hi SueLynn. Thanks for sharing your experience so far. I hope to hear more from you later. Let us know if you decide to try the Soflens again.

Columbia · #7 (**permalink**) 04-27-2010, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SueLynn

Do you mean environmental allergies; pollen, etc.? I have some allergies to oak pollen if the count is really high, but otherwise, I don't seem to have any.
I was given Soflens Aspheric dailies as a trial since it seemed that I could no longer wear Acuvue Oasys (red eyes, conjunctivitis type effect--an allergy? don't really know). However, the dailies were suggested b/c they had a good discount, and my ophthalmologist prefers dailies, period. However, my eyes were too dry with them. And I was very disappointed since I could see really great with them. He then tried Proclear and Clearview dailies but those didn't work out either. Acuvue Moist dailies is what I settled on and though they seem the best so far as far as wearability, I'll see how it goes long term. Don't see as crisp-clear with them as I did the Soflens but I have mild astigmatism and the aspheric aspect of the Soflens was great for me vision-wise. I read that the Acuvue Moist is good for people with allergies. Not sure if it truly is, but they have worked out the best for me so far. Hope this helps. It's just my own opinion of course, and it seems that each person has their own unique situation oftentimes.

Hi SueLynn. Thank you for your time.

I'm sorry if I sounded a bit rude up there. It seems that someone responded to my posting with some spam, and then I responded, and then the Administrator came along and deleted the spammy post, but left my reaction.

Anyway, enough about me. How are you getting along these days? Have you found contact lenses that allow you to see both clearly and comfortably?

Knotlob · #8 (**permalink**) 04-27-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Columbia

Can someone please answer my original question?

I've read of Eye Care Specialists prescribing a SofLens Daily contact lens when a patient has red eyes/irritation. The Eye Care Specialist will often also prescribe a change to Clear Care Peroxide Disinfection system (which is preservative free).

The Soflens Daily is a standard hydrogel lens and is often tried it seems when people have a suspected allergic reaction to some brand of silicone hydrogel lens.

knotlob

KITT · #9 (**permalink**) 04-27-2010, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

I've read of Eye Care Specialists prescribing a SofLens Daily contact lens when a patient has red eyes/irritation. The Eye Care Specialist will often also prescribe a change to Clear Care Peroxide Disinfection system (which is preservative free).

The Soflens Daily is a standard hydrogel lens and is often tried it seems when people have a suspected allergic reaction to some brand of silicone hydrogel lens.

knotlob

Good answer. What if a person has an allergy to pollen or something, though? Can these measures help with that, too?

Knotlob · #10 (**permalink**) 04-27-2010, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by KITT

Good answer. What if a person has an allergy to pollen or something, though? Can these measures help with that, too?

If you have a pollen or dust mite allergy, etc. then switching to a Daily Disposable lens will probably help, since the allergens adhering to the contact lens are removed daily. But it will never cure the allergy without removing the original source, or taking some sort of medicine to control your reaction to it.

knotlob

LittleElvis · #11 (**permalink**) 04-28-2010, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

If you have a pollen or dust mite allergy, etc. then switching to a Daily Disposable lens will probably help, since the allergens adhering to the contact lens are removed daily. But it will never cure the allergy without removing the original source, or taking some sort of medicine to control your reaction to it.

knotlob

That makes sense, Knotlob. Thanks for contributing to this thread.

Eyerobot · #12 (**permalink**) 04-29-2010, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

I've read of Eye Care Specialists prescribing a SofLens Daily contact lens when a patient has red eyes/irritation. The Eye Care Specialist will often also prescribe a change to Clear Care Peroxide Disinfection system (which is preservative free).

The Soflens Daily is a standard hydrogel lens and is often tried it seems when people have a suspected allergic reaction to some brand of silicone hydrogel lens.

knotlob

That makes sense. Also, if your contact lenses have a tendency to trap allergens, it's a good idea to replace them often.

KITT · #13 (**permalink**) 05-04-2010, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Knotlob

If you have a pollen or dust mite allergy, etc. then switching to a Daily Disposable lens will probably help, since the allergens adhering to the contact lens are removed daily. But it will never cure the allergy without removing the original source, or taking some sort of medicine to control your reaction to it.

knotlob

Thank you for answering my question, Knotlob. I can see how changing your contacts every day can minimize your exposure to allergens, but won't change the fact that you are allergic to them.

mamcita · #14 (**permalink**) 05-04-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SueLynn

Yes, it was the Soflens Daily Disposable. And yes, sacrificing clarity for comfort. If it looks like I can wear contacts again daily without my eyes getting red and irritated over the next few months (with the Acuvue Moist), I think I might like to try the Soflens again. I just have to see how things go.

Has anyone heard anything from SueLynn lately? I wonder if she has decided to go with those SofLens daily disposable contact lenses?