<^HOT^> Deal on Contact Lenses!!!!

[Madcowz]

Here's my 2 cents:

I've used several different lenses in the past, and the one's most comfortable for my eyes are Biomedics 55. For some odd reason they get more mileage w/o irratating my eyes. I try not to leave them in overnight, but in emergencies I've had to do it, and with the biomedics I don't wake up with disgusting dry red eyes. I've gone over 3-4 days at times without any problem, although I DO NOT suggest anyone keeping their contacts in over any prolonged period of time. I sense my eyes aren't as healthy now that I wear contacts, as opposed to when I was wearing glasses... afterall, putting objects in your eyes that can easily collect bacteria, while leaving them pressed against your eyeballs for 8-12 hours a day can't be good. Hopefully laser eye surgery will be close to perfection in a few years. My grandmother had a doctor mess up her eyes and she's now 90% blind in one eye, so I'm not about to risk it yet.

 

[Madcowz]

and what's the deal with colored contacts... I've been seeing sooo many asians and brown-eyes alike wearing colored contacts now a days. They clearly look unnatural and pretty bad IMO. Nothing more attractive than all-natural if ya ask me

 

[Madcowz]

Oh and I have a question for ya guys. Last time I went my my eye doctor, he said my eyes didn't change much since the last checkup, but rather ever so slightly. I had the choice between staying at the same power (-3.75 left and -3.25 right) that I had been on for the past 1-2 years, or to go up. He gave me a sample with the higher power and although I could see a TAD clearer, I had a feeling they might have been a wee bit too strong which could possibly result in headaches. This was 2 years ago. Now that I'm buying more lenses you guys think it's okay to bump up to -4.00 & -3.5 lenses w/o going to get a checkup? I'm still young (20) and it's possible if not likely that my vision might have gone down. Plus considering at that last checkup, my doctor said it would be okay for me to bump up my prescription, and although he didn't specified the power of the up'ed lenses I was trying on, I think it's safe to assume it was only the 1 step up...

Right now I no longer have insurance (otherwise I'd go in for another checkup for the hell of it) and I think I'd be making a safe bet considering the circumstances... what do you guys think?

 

[krackato]

My 2 cents:

Looked online everywhere for the cheapest price recently. Ended up buying at CostCo cause they were the cheapest. Who knew?

 

[dude]

CoastalContacts.com is also pretty cheap. That is where I normally order from.

 

[god kcemhs]

Vision Direct is awesome. Not only are their prices almost the best but I've been using that coupon for almost 2 years now. They deliver from Canada in less than 4 days to San Diego all the time. Never messed up an order yet.

As far as night and days.....they suck....very uncomfortable. I stick with the Focus Dailies. New contacts every day!

 

[drewdogg808]

Originally posted by: Madcowz
Oh and I have a question for ya guys. Last time I went my my eye doctor, he said my eyes didn't change much since the last checkup, but rather ever so slightly. I had the choice between staying at the same power (-3.75 left and -3.25 right) that I had been on for the past 1-2 years, or to go up. He gave me a sample with the higher power and although I could see a TAD clearer, I had a feeling they might have been a wee bit too strong which could possibly result in headaches. This was 2 years ago. Now that I'm buying more lenses you guys think it's okay to bump up to -4.00 & -3.5 lenses w/o going to get a checkup? I'm still young (20) and it's possible if not likely that my vision might have gone down. Plus considering at that last checkup, my doctor said it would be okay for me to bump up my prescription, and although he didn't specified the power of the up'ed lenses I was trying on, I think it's safe to assume it was only the 1 step up...

Right now I no longer have insurance (otherwise I'd go in for another checkup for the hell of it) and I think I'd be making a safe bet considering the circumstances... what do you guys think?

so you're currently wearing -3.75 left and -3.25 right eye? have you noticed your distance vision changing much in the last 2 years? getting worse or about the same? usually just 0.25 difference in power is not that noticeable unless you're very critical with your vision. your vision generally stabilizes in your early to mid twenties also, unless you have alot of high visual demands (grad school studying, etc..)....so i would ask myself those questions first before ordering a higher power without a checkup/eye exam.

 

[tjaisv]

wow, old thread

so where's the cheapest place to get Acuvue dailies now?

 

[MikeHall]

contact price search engine: Lensprice

That other one posted didn't seem to work, however there is a reason some of these are really cheap. I ordered from 4-contact-lenses and half of my order was sample not for resale packs. Also I believe they were defective somehow as all of a sudden I had to squint to see the TV.

 

[tjames214]

has anybody ordered from this website? they list the lowest price by far on my contact brand (seems like a rarity). Proclear Biocompatibles..

http://www.1-a-1-bargain-contacts.com/

any comments? are they reputable? thanks.

 

[paulieside]

Just when I thought I saw everything on Anandtech.. contact lenses! this is great

 

[kesod]

Also, don't forget that Acuvue 1-day Disposables are the same contacts as Acuvue 2-week disposables

I'm not sure where you got this information but original Acuvue and Acuvue 2 disposable contact lenses are NOT the same as the 1-Day Acuvues. I am an optometrist and a contact lens specialist (I have been in practice since 1978) and I fit these lenses every day.....and the 2-week Acuvues handle differently and fit differently than the 1-Day lenses. The base-curves and diameters are also different on these lenses. These lenses ARE made out of the same 58% water ionic polymer (etafilcon A), but the edge design, thickness and fitting characteristics of these lenses are NOT identical! Mail order houses are forbidden by law to substitute different brands and modalities without the fitting doctor's approval. It is evident that many mail order contact lens suppliers do not observe these laws, but this doesn't mean it is a smart thing for a consumer to do. I have seen many patients over the years who have gotten themselves into serious trouble by playing Russian Roulette with their eyes and contact lenses. It usually only takes one serious mistake to teach people a lesson. Let the buyer beware.

 

[Madcowz]

I'm not sure where you got this information but original Acuvue and Acuvue 2 disposable contact lenses are NOT the same as the 1-Day Acuvues

That was the entire issue over the class-action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, and was exactly why they lost that court case and were forced to offer the rebates

 

[kesod]

The heart of the litigation against companies like Bausch & Lomb, CIBA & Johnson and Johnson was NOT that they were selling the same lens under different names, but that they were making it difficult for mail order companies and pharmacies to obtain their products for sale directly to consumers. The damages awarded to consumers were based on that premise.

That was the entire issue over the class-action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, and was exactly why they lost

 

[drewdogg808]

Originally posted by: kesod

Also, don't forget that Acuvue 1-day Disposables are the same contacts as Acuvue 2-week disposables

I'm not sure where you got this information but original Acuvue and Acuvue 2 disposable contact lenses are NOT the same as the 1-Day Acuvues. I am an optometrist and a contact lens specialist (I have been in practice since 1978) and I fit these lenses every day.....and the 2-week Acuvues handle differently and fit differently than the 1-Day lenses. The base-curves and diameters are also different on these lenses. These lenses ARE made out of the same 58% water ionic polymer (etafilcon A), but the edge design, thickness and fitting characteristics of these lenses are NOT identical! Mail order houses are forbidden by law to substitute different brands and modalities without the fitting doctor's approval. It is evident that many mail order contact lens suppliers do not observe these laws, but this doesn't mean it is a smart thing for a consumer to do. I have seen many patients over the years who have gotten themselves into serious trouble by playing Russian Roulette with their eyes and contact lenses. It usually only takes one serious mistake to teach people a lesson. Let the buyer beware.

you can just pick up a acuvue 1 day and compare it to a acuvue 2 week and know that they are not the same lenses. the 1 days are much thinner.

 

[tjaisv]

For all practical concerns, and with all due respect to the above optometrist, the differences between the daily and 2-week disposables shouldn't really be the point here because it's the similarities that are apparently what are allowing people to wear dailies for longer than just a day with no problems. So does anybody here have any experience get extended use out of their dailies?

 

[KK]

Originally posted by: tjaisv
For all practical concerns, and with all due respect to the above optometrist, the differences between the daily and 2-week disposables shouldn't really be the point here because it's the similarities that are apparently what are allowing people to wear dailies for longer than just a day with no problems. So does anybody here have any experience get extended use out of their dailies?

I have had dailies in for about 3 months straight, probably more like about 6 months. After 3 months I don't recall. Let me think, I went water skiing in June or July, that's probably the last time they were out.

KK

 

[kesod]

have had dailies in for about 3 months straight, probably more like about 6 months. After 3 months I don't recall.

While there are certainly differences from person to person in what they will tolerate (based on age, sex, health and chemical composition of one's tears....etc.), it is not a smart thing to push the envelope when wearing disposable lenses. Disposable contact lenses are a result of tons of research, and the response of contact lens manufacturers to the desire of optometrists and ophthalmologists to provide better eye health for our patients. Back in the '70s and '80s, we did not have this lens modality to offer our patients. Now we do, but there will always be someone who will be non-compliant to save a buck. These are usually the patients who show up in my office at 6 pm on a Friday night with a raging corneal infection, as I am going home to be with my family. There is a saying in the eyecare profession....It only takes ONE serious contact lens eye infection/ulcer to teach someone a lesson. It is my job to educate my patients to the risks involved in lens abuse...but there will always be some who feel invincible and think it could never happen to them. I think I have beaten this to death here so I am through responding to this thread.

 

[KK]

Originally posted by: kesod

have had dailies in for about 3 months straight, probably more like about 6 months. After 3 months I don't recall.

While there are certainly differences from person to person in what they will tolerate (based on age, sex, health and chemical composition of one's tears....etc.), it is not a smart thing to push the envelope when wearing disposable lenses. Disposable contact lenses are a result of tons of research, and the response of contact lens manufacturers to the desire of optometrists and ophthalmologists to provide better eye health for our patients. Back in the '70s and '80s, we did not have this lens modality to offer our patients. Now we do, but there will always be someone who will be non-compliant to save a buck. These are usually the patients who show up in my office at 6 pm on a Friday night with a raging corneal infection, as I am going home to be with my family. There is a saying in the eyecare profession....It only takes ONE serious contact lens eye infection/ulcer to teach someone a lesson. It is my job to educate my patients to the risks involved in lens abuse...but there will always be some who feel invincible and think it could never happen to them. I think I have beaten this to death here so I am through responding to this thread.

Yeah, I know I should take them out. What I don't understand is back in highschool, about 10 years ago, I could never sleep with them in. If I did, then the next morning was like trying to open up a oyster, my eyes would be crusty and if I managed to get the lenses out, they would almost always rip if I didn't pour solution into my eyes. What happened between then and now that allows me to sleep with them in and not be bothered?

KK

 

[boggsie]

Originally posted by: huesmann
Eh, just get Lasik surgery and don't buy contacts ever again!

Um, you mean until your perscription changes when you get 45+ years old.

 

[boggsie]

Originally posted by: masterxfob
that new procedure is called CORNEAPLASTY and there's an office in newport beach that is supposedly doing clinical trials right now... for those of you in southern cali you might want to check it out!!!!!

hehe, risking a clinical trial on my eyes? i think i'll pass..........

C'MON, you have TWO try one and let me know how it goes.

 

[WolverineGator]

I've used http://www.1-a-1-bargain-contacts.com/ and my order came through just fine in retail, sealed packages. I've only ordered from them once, however.

CORNEAPLASTY may be the next big thing:

The method involves the use of a single topical drug which softens the cornea, then uses a method for inactivating the drug directly in place using special filtered light. In other words, your cornea is non-surgically reshaped!

 

[sojin]

Need suggestions for the nearest term -

I have been using PureVision lens, and my eyes are picky after years of using contact lens.
Now it's been discontinued and I need to wait till the doctor's appointment...and I do need to
find a replacement for the month or two...
What product line(s) would you suggest to replace Purevision?

Thanks in advance for your helps.

Sojin

 

[iluvdeal]

I'd recommend the Ciba Focus Night & Day lenses, they are made of silicone hydrogel which allow more oxygen to get to your eye. In fact, the lenses are okayed for up to 30 day continuous wear meaning you wear them for 30 days without taking them off. I wouldn't recommend that though, just use remove them at night. However its nice to have the option of wearing them overnight just in case like if you get lucky.

 

[drewdogg808]

Originally posted by: iluvdeal
I'd recommend the Ciba Focus Night & Day lenses, they are made of silicone hydrogel which allow more oxygen to get to your eye. In fact, the lenses are okayed for up to 30 day continuous wear meaning you wear them for 30 days without taking them off. I wouldn't recommend that though, just use remove them at night. However its nice to have the option of wearing them overnight just in case like if you get lucky.

yeah, those night and days are the same material as the purevision. but the purevision are supposed to be alot more comfortable...just too bad we can't get them anymore. i'm trying out the night and days currently.