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Posted on 08/09/2007 10:44:42 PM PDT by zerosix
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Any one else having more problems in past three years or less?
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posted on
08/09/2007 10:44:44 PM PDT
by
zerosix
To: zerosix
Yes, my new bifocal Acuviews are not as comfortable as they claim.
Coming soon artificial knees, hips and hearts made in China.
They will own us within 20 years.
To: zerosix
It’s not uncommon for people to develop sensitivity to contact lens wear. “Made in China” may, or may not be the cause. My son maintains a pair of backup glasses.
To: trumandogz
That’s what people were saying about Japan in the 80’s...
Don’t think so.
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posted on
08/09/2007 10:58:11 PM PDT
by
DB
To: zerosix
Hubby wears Accuviews and loves them. I tried them and couldn't stand them. Felt like I was wearing sandpaper, and they dried my eyes out instantly. I've been using Focus Night and Days for a few years now. Most comfortable lenses I have ever used.
As an aside, perhaps you should get the fit checked. Not sure if this is accurate, but we were told that the lens should overshoot the iris by a bit. If it rides on the area where the iris meets the sclera that can be a source of irritation. Any opthalmologists out there?
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posted on
08/09/2007 10:59:20 PM PDT
by
Mygirlsmom
(I practice Calorie Offset Trading. I eat a candy bar & pay my kid 10 bucks to run around the block)
To: zerosix
I use the same lenses with no troubles. Of course, contacts give you stoner eyes regardless of brand. Ovie dude.
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posted on
08/09/2007 11:01:39 PM PDT
by
bubbaT
I don’t wear contacts but I just have to say this is becoming ridiculous ... Exactly how much less can a dime sized sliver of plastic be made to make it economical to produce it halfway around the world and then ship it?
To: zerosix
These are your eyes, go see your optometrist.
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posted on
08/09/2007 11:14:50 PM PDT
by
jwh_Denver
(Don't kid yourself, you take everything with you.)
To: zerosix
How old are you? Your eyes get dry when you get older (40+), especially if you are female. If you really had infections, you weren't maintaining proper hygiene when using the lenses. You probably are no longer a candidate for lens wear, but that happens to many. I wore lenses for 35 years and then my eyes went dry. Also some solutions have preservatives and you can be sensitive to the preservatives. You can try switching to a preservative free solution. By all means continue discussing with your doctor.
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posted on
08/09/2007 11:16:50 PM PDT
by
Kirkwood
To: zerosix
You really should be looking at daily wear lenses, not extended wear. Talk to your doctor about Restasis for long term dry eye treatment (it takes about 4 to 6 months to even kick in). Short term solution is to use artificial tears like Tears Naturale or others (different people like different brands try small samples until you find one you like). You should also increase your intake of oils by eating flaxseed oil or fish oil. There are capsule you can take. The Thera-Tears line of products (oils, eyedrops, and eyewashes) is the best on the market for dry eye IMO.
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posted on
08/09/2007 11:23:36 PM PDT
by
Kirkwood
To: zerosix
Hey, I’ve worn contact lenses for 41 years and have a very complicated prescription, I now wear Cooper Vision astigmatic lenses, made in USA (out of Huntington Beach, CA). They are great but the solution I use, AMO Complete, which used to be made in Spain is now made in CHINA. Oh my God....I have had so many problems that I rarely wear my contacts unless I’m going into social situations or have to drive long distances. Get huge mucous threads that wrap themselves all over my contacts until my vision is so obscured I’m afraid to be on the road, get so scared I will kill myself or others.
Is this the China syndrome?
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posted on
08/09/2007 11:25:15 PM PDT
by
tinamina
To: Neidermeyer
The lens itself is nothing. It is the cost of the plant and the people to run it that is reduced by making these outside the US. For many years, contact lenses were made outside the US - this is nothing new.
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posted on
08/09/2007 11:28:27 PM PDT
by
Kirkwood
To: tinamina
If you have wrapping mucus strands, you likely have an infection my friend.
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posted on
08/09/2007 11:34:35 PM PDT
by
Kirkwood
To: Kirkwood
But my ophthamologist says no infection. Use Refresh eye drops, he says. Not when contacts are in of course. Wear contacts as little as possible he says.
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posted on
08/10/2007 12:15:00 AM PDT
by
tinamina
To: zerosix
I wore Accuvue 1 day and didn't like them at all. I could not wear the extended wear past one day so switched to the daily wear.
I now wear focus dailies and have had no problems with them at all.
You may want to explore other brands.
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posted on
08/10/2007 12:35:40 AM PDT
by
Abby4116
To: zerosix
I ask that question because I have worn Acuvue Daily Wear contacts for many years with relative ease. That is, until about three years ago when I began experiencing quite a bit of difficulty with irritation and some infections.Before continuing to wear those contacts, have them tested. If you get me the manufacturer's exact name, I may be able to find out more information for you.
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posted on
08/10/2007 12:38:50 AM PDT
by
BJungNan
To: tinamina
Yikes. That sounds horrible.
I cannot wear my contacts as much as I used to. I’ve always gotten seriously bloodshot eyes any time I’m in fluorescent lighting (like stores, etc) or on the computer for any length of time. I have asked my opthamologist about this, but he just shrugs and says that is a problem with gas permeable lenses sometimes. They’re harder. Well, since my newer prescription, they fog up very easily and my eyes get redder faster. I don’t know where they’re made, but they definitely do not seem like the same quality of my older lenses.
Unfortunately, I am not a candidate for Lasik because of very poor vision. So, I wear my glasses a lot now. My eyes aren’t bloodshot, either. So I guess that’s a bonus. And my hubby said I look like a “hot secretary”. So I guess it’s not all bad. ;^)
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posted on
08/10/2007 12:44:02 AM PDT
by
Shelayne
(I will continue to pray for President Bush and my country, as I am commanded to do by my Lord.)
To: zerosix
I tried contacts in my mid 20's ... but my lifestyle wasn't conducive to the cleanliness needed to maintain healthy eyes, so I went back to glasses ... tried again about 5 years ago and they irritated me to distraction .... I had cataract surgery in December and the freedom is tremendous ... I use cheaters ($1 per at discount stores) for reading and computer work.
I don't know if they do lens implants on non cataract eyes, but I LOVE 'em.
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posted on
08/10/2007 12:55:36 AM PDT
by
knarf
(I say things that are true ... I have no proof ... but they're true.)
To: trumandogz
WE won’t be around in twenty years if we continue on this path.
To: Apple Blossom
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posted on
08/10/2007 4:20:43 AM PDT
by
bmwcyle
(Satan is working both sides of the street in World Socialism and World Courts.)
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