Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Internet Search
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
General Discussions
The Watercooler
Eye drops - help!?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 296049" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>Step, even the thicker lenses shouldn't cause these problems.</p><p></p><p>I've been getting contact lenses for decades 9although there was a long gap for me when I didn't have them) and back when I was first getting fitted, it was at a univeristy clinic where optometry students were being trained. Back in those days (mid 70s) contact lesnes were much thicker and I remember one pair where tey rubbed on my lower lid especially. I had previously had lenses that were fine. I've had them since that were fine. I've since been told that that pair of lenses were too LOOSE and were slipping down my eyeball that tiny bit. If lenses were too tight, they could shave a little off the edge and tat would loosen them. But if tey were already too loose thye could do nothing. And because back then a single pair of contacts cost hundreds, they often wouldn't admit there was a problem.</p><p></p><p>When I got me new lenses a couple of years ago, I took my old lenses in. I hadn't worn this particular pair - they were a replacement pair and I'd got them just as I fell pregnant with difficult child 3 and I've always had problems with lenses during pregnancy. It was very interesting comparing these lenses to the new ones. The 15 yo lenses were much thinner than the ones I wore in the 70s (but they didn't rub 15 years ago) but seemed twice as thick as mine are now. And I'm told my current lenses are thicker than others.</p><p></p><p>So if your lenses are worrying you, it might not be the thickness, they simply could be too loose. And it really does irritate.</p><p></p><p>With makeup - avoid eye make-up with "bits" in it, like mascara which lengthens lashes, or sparkly eyeshadow (they often use mica or ground up fish scales for te sparkle). And don't use eyeliner inside the lash line. It's not a good look anyway, because it makes your eyes look smaller. I used to do that (it was easier, and as the eyeliner 'moved' from the inner area to the lash line itself, it looked good) but I've since learned to put eyeliner right on te lash line, just outside. I was on a TV quiz show and the make-up ladies there told me off for the way I wore my eyeliner, then showed me how to do it right.</p><p></p><p>Step, depending on how long you've had these lenses, I would go back to the bloke who made them and ask if they are maybe too loose (which should get you a replacement pair that fits better). Or get a second opinion on them, then go back to the first bloke.</p><p></p><p>Lenses shouldn't be uncomfortable.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 296049, member: 1991"] Step, even the thicker lenses shouldn't cause these problems. I've been getting contact lenses for decades 9although there was a long gap for me when I didn't have them) and back when I was first getting fitted, it was at a univeristy clinic where optometry students were being trained. Back in those days (mid 70s) contact lesnes were much thicker and I remember one pair where tey rubbed on my lower lid especially. I had previously had lenses that were fine. I've had them since that were fine. I've since been told that that pair of lenses were too LOOSE and were slipping down my eyeball that tiny bit. If lenses were too tight, they could shave a little off the edge and tat would loosen them. But if tey were already too loose thye could do nothing. And because back then a single pair of contacts cost hundreds, they often wouldn't admit there was a problem. When I got me new lenses a couple of years ago, I took my old lenses in. I hadn't worn this particular pair - they were a replacement pair and I'd got them just as I fell pregnant with difficult child 3 and I've always had problems with lenses during pregnancy. It was very interesting comparing these lenses to the new ones. The 15 yo lenses were much thinner than the ones I wore in the 70s (but they didn't rub 15 years ago) but seemed twice as thick as mine are now. And I'm told my current lenses are thicker than others. So if your lenses are worrying you, it might not be the thickness, they simply could be too loose. And it really does irritate. With makeup - avoid eye make-up with "bits" in it, like mascara which lengthens lashes, or sparkly eyeshadow (they often use mica or ground up fish scales for te sparkle). And don't use eyeliner inside the lash line. It's not a good look anyway, because it makes your eyes look smaller. I used to do that (it was easier, and as the eyeliner 'moved' from the inner area to the lash line itself, it looked good) but I've since learned to put eyeliner right on te lash line, just outside. I was on a TV quiz show and the make-up ladies there told me off for the way I wore my eyeliner, then showed me how to do it right. Step, depending on how long you've had these lenses, I would go back to the bloke who made them and ask if they are maybe too loose (which should get you a replacement pair that fits better). Or get a second opinion on them, then go back to the first bloke. Lenses shouldn't be uncomfortable. Marg [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
General Discussions
The Watercooler
Eye drops - help!?
Top