bananapie Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Has anybody tried extended wear contact lenses? I have the gas permeable hard kind which are good but it would be really good to be able to sleep in lenses occasionally on weekends away etc. I don't think opticians bother telling you about other lens options if you're doing fine with the ones you have so it would be interesting to hear about these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8 Blade Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 They're not suitable for everyone - you'll have to have a trial with them first. It could also be that you have RGP lenses for a reason - medical or your prescription. If you're interested, ASK! They can only say no. They're made of silicon hydrogel, which allows more oxygen to the eye, and stay moister for longer. A lot of people use them just as extended wear, not overnight wear. I for one can't wear them, as my eyes are just naturally too dry. Give your contact lens optician a call and ask him/her if you'd be suitable, and if so, could you give them a try! They'll be very different to your RGP lenses from the start! You may even start to like soft lenses more! (If your prescription is suitable) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I have to admit, it took me ages to get used to soft lenses after wearing RGPs for 15 years, and the focus that I get with the softs is nothing like as good as I had with the RGPs, but I had to change because I took medication that altered the shape of my cornea too much for hard lenses. If you have a very high prescription like me, you may find that you simply can't get as good a focus as you're used to with hard lenses. EDIT- BTW- I wear a combination of glasses and daily disposable softs now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananapie Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 They're not suitable for everyone - you'll have to have a trial with them first. It could also be that you have RGP lenses for a reason - medical or your prescription. If you're interested, ASK! They can only say no. They're made of silicon hydrogel, which allows more oxygen to the eye, and stay moister for longer. A lot of people use them just as extended wear, not overnight wear. I for one can't wear them, as my eyes are just naturally too dry. Give your contact lens optician a call and ask him/her if you'd be suitable, and if so, could you give them a try! They'll be very different to your RGP lenses from the start! You may even start to like soft lenses more! (If your prescription is suitable) I think I've only got RGPs because I'm worn them for so long without any problems. I don't think there's anything unusual about my eyes or prescription but when I mentioned them to the optician before all she said was that RGPs give much better vision so I'm best sticking with them. It would just be cool to leave them in all night sometimes when I'm away from home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8 Blade Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 As I say, just give them a call and say you'd like to give them a call. I wouldn't neccesarily agree that RGPs give you better vision.. everyone is different! Most RGP wearers are loyal to their lenses, and would never change to anything else! Like varifocal wearers.. 9/10 would never go back to anything else and they're reluctant to use anything else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananapie Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 I have to admit, it took me ages to get used to soft lenses after wearing RGPs for 15 years, and the focus that I get with the softs is nothing like as good as I had with the RGPs, but I had to change because I took medication that altered the shape of my cornea too much for hard lenses. If you have a very high prescription like me, you may find that you simply can't get as good a focus as you're used to with hard lenses. EDIT- BTW- I wear a combination of glasses and daily disposable softs now. My prescription is about -7 so I don't know if it would make that much difference?? Although my vision with glasses is really not as good as with RGPs though so I'm not sure. I'm probably best sticking with the RGPs but I'm just tempted by overnight wear and a bit scared of laser surgery! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S8 Blade Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 My prescription is about -7 so I don't know if it would make that much difference?? Although my vision with glasses is really not as good as with RGPs though so I'm not sure. I'm probably best sticking with the RGPs but I'm just tempted by overnight wear and a bit scared of laser surgery! They are available in -7.00... go up to about -10.00 I believe! Depends if there's any astigmatism or not, and also the front shape of your eye. Give 'em a go! They can only say no!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medusa Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I'm -12 in both eyes, but I'm very lucky that I don't need toric lenses. I think your focus is better with whatever you wear habitually, either glasses or lenses. Go and get a trial- the worst that can happen is you find they aren't what you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threecolours Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hi bananapie You've a similar prescription to me and Ive got extended wear lenses. They're monthly disposable ones too and whilst most nights I take them out they are fine to sleep in sometimes. My vision is good with them, wear them everyday and get regular eye checks. They cost a bit more but I think its worth it. As already said, have a chat to your optician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarby Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I use the bottoms off pint glasses from our local. With a magnifying lens glued to the underside of each glass. Cheap as chips I tell thee. You'll obviously look like a dunce, but for the money you'll save, it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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