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I've seen the same eye guy since I was 9 (20 now) and when I started buying contacts on my own and was hard up for cash he'd let me buy two boxes (eyes are different) with 3 instead of the standard 6. But now that I see a neuro-opthalmalogist my eye guy won't let me buy the cheaper half boxes even though he's the one who won't examine my eyeballs. Nothings changed much but I wear contacts so infrequently now I just want my half boxes. Where can I buy them?
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| # ? Jul 17, 2012 01:55 |
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| # ? May 24, 2013 07:34 |
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Half boxes? Boxes of 3 are typically trials/samples, and clearly are marked 'not for sale' Sorry, can't help you there.
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| # ? Jul 19, 2012 01:43 |
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Maybe this is not the right thread for this, but here's a somewhat odd question. For the last year or two, I've noticed that any time I look at an aquarium, the magnification really messes with my eyes. I cannot focus on anything for a good 10 minutes or so, and it actually makes me feel kind of "out of it." It seems better if I take my glasses off, actually. I never had this problem until a couple of years ago, and now it kind of freaks me out. Any idea what could cause this? I'm nearsighted, but not horribly so. My contact prescription is -1.50 (left eye) and -1.25 (right eye). I'm sure that means something to you, if that helps at all. Is it weird? Is there anything I can do to alleviate it? I'd like to go to the aquarium without rubbing the poo poo out of my eyes all day.
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| # ? Jul 19, 2012 23:30 |
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Odd question-- what are my options for vision correction while using a snorkeling mask? Is it safe to wear contacts as long as the water stays out?
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| # ? Jul 25, 2012 08:47 |
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mick ohio posted:Odd question-- what are my options for vision correction while using a snorkeling mask? Is it safe to wear contacts as long as the water stays out? Rx goggles or masks are available is most Rx's, and they aren't outlandishly expensive. If you want to wear contacts under the mask, get 1-day lenses that you throw away once you are done.
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| # ? Jul 25, 2012 11:34 |
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Skywriter posted:Maybe this is not the right thread for this, but here's a somewhat odd question. For the last year or two, I've noticed that any time I look at an aquarium, the magnification really messes with my eyes. I cannot focus on anything for a good 10 minutes or so, and it actually makes me feel kind of "out of it." It seems better if I take my glasses off, actually. I never had this problem until a couple of years ago, and now it kind of freaks me out. Any idea what could cause this? I'm nearsighted, but not horribly so. My contact prescription is -1.50 (left eye) and -1.25 (right eye). I'm sure that means something to you, if that helps at all. Is it weird? Is there anything I can do to alleviate it? I'd like to go to the aquarium without rubbing the poo poo out of my eyes all day. I have no idea....does this happen JUST at the aquarium?
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| # ? Jul 25, 2012 11:35 |
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Thunderpussy posted:Rx goggles or masks are available is most Rx's, and they aren't outlandishly expensive. Somehow I didn't think that Rx goggles were a thing. I should have known better. Thanks!
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| # ? Jul 25, 2012 17:52 |
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My glasses prescription is -3.50 and -3.75. I've worn polycarbonate rimless glasses for a while now and I wanted to move backed to rimmed-- probably something like Oliver People's black plastic frames. My question is about Trivex. I'd never heard of it before, but would the lightness and improved optical quality over polycarbonate be worth the tradeoff for additional thickness? I realize that with rimless, the edges have to be kept thicker so that they can be drilled safely and that moving back to a rimmed could possibly make the sides a little thinner.
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| # ? Jul 25, 2012 18:11 |
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ghableska posted:My glasses prescription is -3.50 and -3.75. I've worn polycarbonate rimless glasses for a while now and I wanted to move backed to rimmed-- probably something like Oliver People's black plastic frames. I have trivex and for me it was an enormous improvement over poly. My poly lenses were barely useable but I wear the trivex all the time and they're fine. My precription is about double yours, though.
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| # ? Jul 25, 2012 23:10 |
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ghableska posted:My glasses prescription is -3.50 and -3.75. I've worn polycarbonate rimless glasses for a while now and I wanted to move backed to rimmed-- probably something like Oliver People's black plastic frames. Sure it would. However, realize that not EVERYONE has issues with polycarbonate lenses. If you have used them in the past and have had no issues with them...well, don't worry about it.
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| # ? Jul 26, 2012 11:11 |
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I guess I've just become accustomed to the polycarbonate because it's what I've always worn. But what differences would I notice with Trivex? What does "superior optical quality" actually mean?
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| # ? Jul 26, 2012 15:08 |
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ghableska posted:I guess I've just become accustomed to the polycarbonate because it's what I've always worn. But what differences would I notice with Trivex? What does "superior optical quality" actually mean? You may see 'clearer' or notice less distortions....however, if you dont have any issues with your current lenses and thickness IS an issue, feel free to stick with the poly. Poly is usually cheaper as well.
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| # ? Jul 26, 2012 17:30 |
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ghableska posted:I guess I've just become accustomed to the polycarbonate because it's what I've always worn. But what differences would I notice with Trivex? What does "superior optical quality" actually mean? My poly lenses were intolerable before I had the trivex, so you'd probably be fine staying with poly if you're ok with it now. I wouldn't have forked over the money for trivex if I wasn't having problems. The difference is less distortion and less separation of colors. Also, if you go with full frames that don't need to be drilled, the trivex lenses may be thinner. It is a stronger material so the thinnest point can be thinner. This is just something I read so maybe the OP can comment to its truth in practice. squeakygeek fucked around with this message at Jul 26, 2012 around 18:31 |
| # ? Jul 26, 2012 18:28 |
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Thunderpussy posted:I have no idea....does this happen JUST at the aquarium? Yes. I'm assuming that it has something to do with the magnification they use in the glass at aquariums, but like I said, it's never bothered me before. So weird.
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| # ? Jul 26, 2012 18:39 |
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squeakygeek posted:My poly lenses were intolerable before I had the trivex, so you'd probably be fine staying with poly if you're ok with it now. I wouldn't have forked over the money for trivex if I wasn't having problems. The difference is less distortion and less separation of colors. Can be thinner yes.....but depending on the size of the frame may or may not be noticeable. Practically speaking though, it would likely be slightly thicker then poly just do to the way they are manufactured or ordered. If your Rx is a 'stock' product chances are poly will be thinner then trivex. if it is a custom lens, then its more then likely the same, depending on the laws governing how thin a lens can be.
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| # ? Jul 27, 2012 01:08 |
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Up til now I've been using the same contact lens solution brand which is kind of expensive. I'd like to switch to a store-brand, cheaper solution - is this a good idea? Is there a noticeable difference in quality between name brands and generic store brands? They're both all-in-one/multipurpose solutions.
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Batmat posted:Up til now I've been using the same contact lens solution brand which is kind of expensive. I'd like to switch to a store-brand, cheaper solution - is this a good idea? Is there a noticeable difference in quality between name brands and generic store brands? They're both all-in-one/multipurpose solutions. It's best to stick with a major brand that you know works for you. Store brands can vary in quality from time to time. Ask your fitter if there is a particular reason you are using that brand and if its okay to switch to a different one...or just try the new one and see what happens. Nothing bad is likely to happen...maybe a reaction that persists for a few days if it isn't as good....just remember to stop using it if anything doesn't feel 'right'
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| # ? Jul 30, 2012 11:44 |
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This seems like a good time to ask this question -- do you have any opinion of the Target generic form of Clear Care? I've been having an issue with waking up with red dry eyes for several weeks now, and it just occurred to me that this might have begun when I switched to the generic Clear Care... I have an eye doctor's appointment this afternoon and I'll make sure to bring this up.
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| # ? Jul 30, 2012 12:37 |
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Rabbit Hill posted:This seems like a good time to ask this question -- do you have any opinion of the Target generic form of Clear Care? I've been having an issue with waking up with red dry eyes for several weeks now, and it just occurred to me that this might have begun when I switched to the generic Clear Care... I can't speak specifically on Target's brand as I have no experience with it, but I have heard this issue with other generic brands. ask the doc.
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| # ? Jul 30, 2012 17:13 |
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So I talked to my doctor and he said it was probably the preservatives in the generic, which cause dry eyes and are a problem with most generic contact lens solutions. For $2 more, I should stick to the OG Clear Care.
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| # ? Jul 31, 2012 13:35 |
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I've been using contacts for, like, 6 years, but now I want to buy some cool frames for regular glasses. I wanted the Ray-Ban Wayfareres a year ago, but they're fuckin overdone. I just saw this picture of Aggyness Deyn, and I loved the shape of the frames. I'm super sure they're also Ray-Ban, but does anyone know the name of them? Are they just regular clubmasters but without the golden rim?  TIA!
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| # ? Aug 1, 2012 03:24 |
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Don Danger posted:I've been using contacts for, like, 6 years, but now I want to buy some cool frames for regular glasses. looks like them to me
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| # ? Aug 1, 2012 12:04 |
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I was curious what other online stores besides Zenni people are using?
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| # ? Aug 2, 2012 16:05 |
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I bought a pair of glasses from Warby Parker I love then.
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| # ? Aug 3, 2012 03:06 |
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I've been getting these crazy headaches right around the temple of my right eye, and its gotten to a point where it was all bloodshot throughout the day. I've changed contacts (O2optics) twice this week thinking its a contact lens issue.. It sounds like ocular migraines but thats just webMD. But these headaches only come when I have contacts and have been working all day. aaandd I don't have health insurance to go see a eye doctor = ( Do I need to change brands? just relax and let it pass by? It gets scary because I feel like blacking out while driving when this headache comes.
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| # ? Aug 4, 2012 08:00 |
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Just stop wearing your contacts for a few days before giving them another shot. If it persists, discontinue the lenses and make an appointment with the eye doc. No insurance is no excuse when you are a contact lens wearer, as this could be serious. What you are describing is the same sensation that your lenses are inside out, which is an easy mistake that everyone makes from time to time.
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| # ? Aug 4, 2012 10:57 |
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Yesterday I finally decided to get my vision checked and found I have .75 in my left eye and 1.00 in my right eye. Previously, I thought my vision was bad due to my chronic sinusitis and low blood pressure. I bought two pairs of eyeglasses and found my headaches disappear after wearing them. After coming home, my girlfriend told me that I shouldn't wear them because they will cause my eyesight to get worse. The glasses give me a lot of relief, but I am worried that I will become totally dependent on them if they cause my vision to continue to deteriorate. So, is there any truth to what she said about my eyesight getting worse because of wearing these eyeglasses?
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| # ? Aug 6, 2012 00:30 |
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FaceAttack posted:Yesterday I finally decided to get my vision checked and found I have .75 in my left eye and 1.00 in my right eye. No, that is complete nonsense.
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| # ? Aug 6, 2012 04:30 |
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FaceAttack posted:Yesterday I finally decided to get my vision checked and found I have .75 in my left eye and 1.00 in my right eye. Not at all. Wear your glasses. She's an idiot. You may FEEL that you are dependent on them because when you wear them you are seeing properly....so that after a time, when NOT wearing them your eyes may seem worse then they really are without the glasses on.
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| # ? Aug 6, 2012 12:23 |
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Thunderpussy posted:You may FEEL that you are dependent on them because when you wear them you are seeing properly....so that after a time, when NOT wearing them your eyes may seem worse then they really are without the glasses on. I've worn glasses most of my life (I'm 30 now, and first got glasses when I was 6 or 7) and that's definitely something I've noticed. Even with minor script changes, I can tell the difference between the old and new. And to provide a bit of anecdotal reassurance to FaceAttack, every time I've gone for an exam in my adult life, the script change has been so minor that the doc said I only really needed to fill it if I needed or wanted new frames as well. Standard YMMV/IANA Optometrist/Ophthalmologist/Optician/etc warnings and all that apply, but that's been my experience if it helps put your mind at ease. 
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| # ? Aug 7, 2012 13:17 |
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I've been wearing contact lenses for about 4 years now, and use the Acuvue Oasys monthly ones. I was wondering if there are contact lenses that you can wear for an extended period of time? I wear mine usually 14 hours a day and can't stand taking them out as I hate my glasses. But around the 10 hour mark my vision may go slightly blurry or I'll see more of those 'floater' things in my vision. I've heard there are 'monthly' contact lenses that are exactly that, you put them in, then take them out a month later rather than taking them out every day. Do these exist? Or am I going to have to put up with the lenses I have?
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| # ? Aug 7, 2012 20:08 |
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 I am using these Biofinity contact lenses. These are lenses that are made to be worn asleep and during the day, and can technically be worn for a month in a stretch with recommended breaks of one lens-free night every week or so. Lately, when I returned home after studying for a year, I am starting to get problems with these lenses and my allergies. I am specifically allergic to cats, and we have one at home. If I dont take them off each and every night, the protein-build-up (that yellow stuff?) will be so bad that I have to remove them, and ordinary lens-water doesn't seem to clean them. If I change to new pair this problem seems to be temporarily mitigate the yellow stuff coming, but after a couple of days or so it will still be bad, also the lenses will feel dry. This is only when living a home with the cat - and I am taking allergy-medicine for it. I went to my optician, but they did not seem to have much advice beyond "try different kinds of lens-water". My questions are; Can this be dangerous for my eyesight? Is there any type of eye-drops I could use that would help? Also, what kind of lens-water would clean these lenses properly? (I have tried Bio-true, Bausch & Lomb, OptiFree, etc etc) EDIT Vitamins posted:I've heard there are 'monthly' contact lenses that are exactly that, you put them in, then take them out a month later rather than taking them out every day. Do these exist? Or am I going to have to put up with the lenses I have? Also, they are over twice as expensive as ordinary contacts, but you gotta pay to play. Criminally stylish fucked around with this message at Aug 7, 2012 around 20:35 |
| # ? Aug 7, 2012 20:30 |
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Vitamins posted:I've been wearing contact lenses for about 4 years now, and use the Acuvue Oasys monthly ones. Firstly, Acuvue Oasys lenses are 2 week lenses, not monthly. Secondly, the monthly leave in lenses exist. Purevision 2, Biofinity, and Air Optix night and Day are the three most popular now. Try using your own lenses and clean them with Clear Care. That may fix the problem. also, only wear them 14 times. If you CAN take the lenses out overnight, please do so. Your eyes will thank you.
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| # ? Aug 7, 2012 21:25 |
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I have slight (couldn't give you the exact number) astigmatism in my left eye, and nothing wrong with my right. Am I doing a ton of damage by not wearing glasses? I can afford them, but my vision is still good to me so I dunno if it's worth it.
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| # ? Aug 11, 2012 21:22 |
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spinst posted:I have slight (couldn't give you the exact number) astigmatism in my left eye, and nothing wrong with my right. Not doing any damage at all. If you feel you see fine, then i'd not worry about it.
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| # ? Aug 12, 2012 17:27 |
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Is there a vast difference in eye exam quality between retail outlets (pearl vision, sam's club, walmart) and an actual eye clinic? I'd like to see an opthamologist and get the whole she-bang done, but vision also isn't covered by my insurance and I just had a full eye exam two years ago. I think cheapest in my area is going to be Sam's Club ($64 for an exam). Have you guys had good experience getting eye exams at retail outlets?
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| # ? Aug 13, 2012 13:52 |
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MaakHatt posted:Is there a vast difference in eye exam quality between retail outlets (pearl vision, sam's club, walmart) and an actual eye clinic? I'd like to see an opthamologist and get the whole she-bang done, but vision also isn't covered by my insurance and I just had a full eye exam two years ago. I think cheapest in my area is going to be Sam's Club ($64 for an exam). Have you guys had good experience getting eye exams at retail outlets? It all entirely depends on the doctor. Look for an appointment that's at least 30 mins. Some are great, others aren't. Ask an independant store who they refer people to see and take their advice.
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| # ? Aug 13, 2012 21:52 |
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I normally get my contact lenses from a website that my insurance wants me to use, and they cost about $39 a box. I've been looking around to see if other sites sell them for cheaper than that, and found them here for $25/box. It says "inspected, monitored, and guaranteed" on the website, but should I be afraid that they're selling shady goods because they're so cheap? Also, just for future reference, are there any contacts for astigmatism that can be worn overnight/continually? The website I linked to says those Acuvue Oasys lenses are approved for continuous 6-day/7-night wear, but my eye doctor has never mentioned this to me.
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| # ? Aug 29, 2012 15:56 |
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Rabbit Hill posted:I normally get my contact lenses from a website that my insurance wants me to use, and they cost about $39 a box. I've been looking around to see if other sites sell them for cheaper than that, and found them here for $25/box. It says "inspected, monitored, and guaranteed" on the website, but should I be afraid that they're selling shady goods because they're so cheap? There is a possibility that the lenses are so cheap because they are 'fake'. a POSSIBILITY. I honestly couldn't comment further. Just inspect the packaging and the expirey dates on them. Oasys, and Biofinity Toric can both be work continually for differeing lengths of time DEPENDING ON YOUR SPECIFIC SET OF EYES. The pack may say 30 days of continuous wear, but your eyes might be only able to handle 15. Ask your Doc or your Optician first.
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| # ? Aug 29, 2012 21:57 |
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| # ? May 24, 2013 07:34 |
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I've been using Orthokeratology lenses for a year and a half without any problems. Are there any dangers that eye docs don't tell us about? Am I going to turn into a blind mice?
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