Want to get contact lenses
So, my last eye exam was 5 years ago, about a month before leaving the US. I actually got an exam yesterday here in Japan and, as expected, there was no change to my prescription. Though I didn't get it for new glasses, but rather out of curiosity for trying contact lenses for the first time ever.
They took me over to the side to try putting them on, but after a half hour I figured this was 100% impossible for me. When walking home, I was very disappointed and decided to try again today. I'm planning on getting soft, one day use lenses (as was advised to me).
So the question is: How in the heck do you get over the lens touching your eye and flinching like crazy? I think I came close a few times, but it either didn't stick or I must've closed my eye last second and that prevented it from sticking.
They took me over to the side to try putting them on, but after a half hour I figured this was 100% impossible for me. When walking home, I was very disappointed and decided to try again today. I'm planning on getting soft, one day use lenses (as was advised to me).
So the question is: How in the heck do you get over the lens touching your eye and flinching like crazy? I think I came close a few times, but it either didn't stick or I must've closed my eye last second and that prevented it from sticking.
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Everyone has issues when they first try, don't get discouraged. Getting them out is the trickier part, but even that can be learned.
Have the eye doctor teach you the proper technique, and they will even put them in for you if you ask.
I just look up with my eyes and hold the lens on the white part (technical as fuck) then just lower my eye and the lens falls into place. Been doing this for the past 13 years. Tired of contacts though so I may just get glasses.
This is the same way I did it at first when I started wearing contacts. If you're looking up, you don't see the finger coming and you won't flinch, then you can look back down with your finger still there and it'll slide into place.
After a few weeks of that your eyes will be used to your finger coming at them.
For me I tried the gas permeable hard contacts at the doctor's office first. Felt like somebody dumped a bucket of eyelashes in! So the soft contacts were a welcome relief.
Unless I am feeling really tired, I much prefer to wear contacts to glasses, and for reasons other than appearance. I just see so much better with contacts, due to a less limited range of view.
I wore contacts for a year or so when I was younger. It sucked. If you don't want the hassle of glasses, spring for LASIK. Best money I ever spent.
Alright man, give me the skinny please. What is the procedure like? I am terrified but really want to get it done.
I wore contacts for a year or so when I was younger. It sucked. If you don't want the hassle of glasses, spring for LASIK. Best money I ever spent.
Alright man, give me the skinny please. What is the procedure like? I am terrified but really want to get it done.
The procedure doesn't take very long and it's rather painless but you will feel pretty drained afterwards. I was in bed by 6:30 PM and woke up the next day as usual with perfect eyesight. One of the best days of my life. After 7 years, I am still amazed somtimes at the clarity of vision.
Bring some dark sunglasses for the ride home. Give yourself a day to recover. I got mine done early one afternoon and then went to dinner afterwards. You will barely be able to see and your eyes will be very light sensitive for the rest of the day. It kind of feels as if you have something in your eyes and you will want to keep them closed as much as possible. I was happy to have the next day off but I could have gone to work.
1 - make sure they are not inside out - you can tell the good shape and the inverted "bad" shape once you are shown
2 - keep them CLEAN - if you struggle with them for even more than a minute, I'd suggest to rinse them in solution, even a speck of dust can give you irritation
3 - when installing, just practice over and over it will get easier every time
4 - if I'm putting one in my right eye, I focus my vision on my left eye and slowly lay the lens on my right eye and watch it adhere, it will literally pull off your finger and onto your eye in one smooth motion, you'll get to know immediately if you have a good or bad lay
5 - don't be afraid to "adjust" the lens as in sliding it left/right or up/down ever so slightly while in your eye - it might feel a tad funny for a sec and can be moved a hair and feel wonderful
6 - you can always take it out, rinse it and try again
Few lasting tips...there are special eye drops that can be used with contacts, but don't use basic ol' drops. It all comes down to practice practice practice. You'll definitely want to use the wear schedule for the first few weeks to let your eyes acclimate as well. It's totally worth all the work! Good luck