contact lens discussion thread (merged)

Nicki

OK - I tried the squeeze option, unsuccessfully, then put in eye drops and tried my old touch and slide manouevre which worked after a couple of attempts but was a bit painful :eek:

Dora37's solution though sounds manageable so I will try that tomorrow. Thanks for all the tips folks.

loracan1

I use the 'squeeze' method, I'm sure that's how I was shown, but I'm very squeamish about my eyes and I wouldn't leave the opticians til I'd mastered the technique.

Your fingers have to be completely dry though.

Emmzi

I slide down to bottom of eye instead of corner n they kinda 'peel off'.

steve_r123

Yep, squeeze method here too. I use my fore and middle finger and hold them up as thought I'm sticking the "V's" up to someone, then just put my fingertips on either edge of the lense and squeeze together.

As has been said though, its loads easier if your fingers are dry

reehsetin

Emmy wrote:

I have worn contact lenses for about 23 years !! (OMG did I really say that) and I am sure that the thing I do is something that you shouldn't but after you have been wearing them so long you just get on with it.....i just put my thimb and middle finger at opposite edges of the lense and squeeze together....this lifts it off the eye and hey presto...out.....but feel free to ignore me as said i am probably not doing it 'right'
Emmy

same i pinch too - works for me!

lolly5648

I do think this is a problem with Focus Dailies. I used monthly lenses which are thicker and then changed to dailies and had real trouble getting the lenses out. Somethimes it would take 30 mins and I would go hot and cold and really panic. I also found that adding liquid to the eyes helped - I used saline.

I now use Acuvue Oasys which are thicker and have more moisture and have no trouble at all with the thumb and finger squeeze method.

Gem_

"Free Contact Lens Trial: Thirty days supply of daily contact lenses to wear and replace everyday. Trial includes a free contact lens consultation and limited supply of contact lenses, subject to suitability. Offer available on appointments until 31st July 2006."

They do give you ones with your actual prescription not just some blank ones, unlike some of the trials recently.

I saw this in the metro on Friday. Did put it on the Freebies board but then thought it might be more use over here.

Visit Boots Opticians or call 0845 120 4343 to make an appointment. They do ask that you have had a glasses sight test within the last 12 months and wanted to see my prescription, as I didn't have it with me they were happy just to ring my opticians.

dc2447

The BC on a perscription - does that matter if there is a slight difference when buying lenses online?

Whats_my_age_again

Has anyone here tried these daysoft lenses? I currently have Focus Dailies and have not used any other kind of lens. Has anyone made the move from focus dailies to daysoft and how have they found the change? Is it worth the £5 a month saving?

janb5

Hi- you will save more than £5 a month.I am now on my second month and the bill has gone down from £35 to £13.98!

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