contact lens discussion thread (merged)

MrsE_2

Burlesque_Babe wrote: »

I'm always falling asleep in mine and so does OH, I currently have fortnightly ones . Sometimes a bit horrible getting them out as they get stuck to the eye, but a bit of all in one lens solution gets it out ok.

I've worn lenses for 20 years and I'm ok.

I've fallen asleep in mine & I'm always scared when they stick to my eyeball that I will pull a layer of eyeskin off:eek: :eek: :eek:

catz1ct

I've done it a couple of times. It feels a bit uncomfortable in the morning but nothing to worry about. I use the daily ones too.

Dawnie68

On [EMAIL="Martin@moneysavingexpert.com"]moneysavingexpert[/EMAIL] contact lens page it says,
"by law opticians must hand over prescriptions after a fitting, so you can take it to a specialist discounter"
This is indeed what I thought to be the case, however I have just phoned Donald & Aitcheson to find out how much they are charging for an eye test and contact lens assessment, and potentially to book an appointment.
I was given the price for the eye test, and told the contact lens assessment would be free at the moment.
When I asked if that would be the case if I were to simply want a prescription rather than lenses, I was told that the law has changed recently, and now they have to assess you wearing their lenses three months after the eye test to enable them to issue you a prescription. Thought you might like to know this...

tidus wrote: »

You should get a copy of the spectacle precription as the sight test has been completed.Just ask for it if they have forgotton.

If you are talking about your contact lens prescription, you won't get it until the fitting process is completed to the optometrists satisfaction, which may not be until you've taken some lenses home and returned for a checkup a couple of weeks later, or even after a longer period if you are a new wearer.

treliac

How interesting. Can anybody signpost to this recent piece of legislation?

nedmundo

The law hasn't changed. We are obliged to hand over a copy of the contact lens prescription upon completion of the fitting, a period which wouldn't normally be longer than 3 months.

studentgirl_2

Hi has anyone used this web site www.daysoftlenses.com/
It all seams a bit to cheep for me, but it all reads well.

Any experance would be good.

Janepig

studentgirl wrote: »

Hi has anyone used this web site www.daysoftlenses.com/
It all seams a bit to cheep for me, but it all reads well.

Any experance would be good.

They do it for me! Love the prices, the lenses get here promptly after I order them, and they're extremely comfortable to wear and easy to use.

But I know that others have different opinons, so that's just mine.

Jxx

treliac

studentgirl wrote: »

Hi has anyone used this web site www.daysoftlenses.com/
It all seams a bit to cheep for me, but it all reads well.

Any experance would be good.

Excellent quality, value and service. Try them for yourself - don't be put off by the hidden agenda'ists.

Muppet81

I am trying out the new OrthoK lenses which you wear at night and remove for the day. My distance vision is superb.
My one problem is getting them out in the mornings. I have tried the blink method and the grabbing your eyelids method but struggle quite often, especially with my right eye.

Has anyone tried those little lens removers? Look a bit like a small sink plunger. I suspect an opticain would say NO!!!!!!!! but on days when I am really struggling it might be a help so long as i am VERY careful with it.

tidus

NO!!!!

These plungers are a blast from the past. They are considered unhygenic. Don't even know where you would get one from.

Return to your optician for some more training in the handling instead. The problem might be that they are ortho-k lenses - their geometry is different to normal lenses which might make them harder to remove?

By the way, you do realise that ortho-k is not standard practice - I hope your optician knows what he's doing.....