I heard Glasses actually makes your eyes more worse than contacts, is that true? What web site did you use? Also I currently use glass, should i switch to contacts? what are the effects of wearing contacts? thanks
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Forget both contacts and glasses.  Have lasik and get your vision problems over with.
470678
There isn't anything that will keep you from becoming nearsighted.  It is all about the way the light reaches the retina.  Contacts work well, because the bend the cornea directly.  I have been nearsighted all my life.  It has progressively gotten worse with age.  I have worn contacts and glasses, but prefer glasses as contacts do not fit my lifestyle.  \nI am not so sure about Lasik surgery.  I have heard bad things about your eyes going back to the way they were or worse.  Not something I would look into doing.  But there isn't any food or exercises that will change the shape of your cornea, thus change the way you see.  Sorry!
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i actually tried that before when i wasnt wearing my contacts....and yes you can see better if you squint really hard...its pretty neat u should try it sometime and see for yourself!
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There isn't a solution for glasses and contacts besides surgery. \nGlasses were really annoying when I first got them 8 years ago, and they are still sometimes annoying..\nIn winters, the glasses get misty in winter when I go inside a building or when I try to drink tea/coffee (and when I am skiing..).\nOther than that, it's fine. I got used to it now, and it became part of me. In fact, it's more annoying to not be able to see anything than wearing glasses itself being annoying.\n\nDon't worry.. you will get used to it.
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You are risking your eyesight by overwearing your contact lenses. you may get lucky this time, next time or forever but why take the risk. You can get a corneal ulcer that can cause severe pain, infection and even blindness. Contacts are a medical device and should be taken seriously. Your optometrist should read you the riot act every time you see them. you are risking your sight, knucklehead.
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I would like to get contacts.  Glasses are a pain, and I don't like they way they look on me.\n\nHope you get your pants!
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Please DO NOT wear your contact lenses in either eye if even one of your eye is red.\n\nIt is again not possible to wear contacts in only one eye as this will affect your stereopsis and u may land up having confusions and very very annoying vision esp while driving when u need a lot of concentration.\n\nIf your eyes are red, discontinue the lenses and consult your doctor immediately\n\nZubin J\nOptometrist
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If you dont like touching your own eyes, I would recomend Focus Day and Night contacts.  You put them in on, say, the 1st of the month, wear them for the entire month without ever taking them out (even when you are sleeping) and then throw them out on the 1st of the next month and put in a new pair.  I HATE having things touch my eye and I LOVE my contacts.  I forget that I am wearing them half the time.  They are a bit more expensive, but I think the hassle it saves you is worth it.
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Try AMO Complete solution. You should check with your eye dr. before resuming contact lens wear though.
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yup you can definitely worsen your sight if your wearing incorrectly prescribed glasses. Your glasses are probably too strong for your eyes so wearing them puts a strain on your eyes. They are trying to focus with the lens but the glasses aren't your correct vision. If you keep wearing them, your eyes will get used to doing that and will ultimately get worse.
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I prefer contact lenses because they reduce glare.  Glasses tend to get heavy after a while.  Although, glasses are fun to put on top of your head to hold the hair back out of your face.
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I've worn hard contact lenses since Adam was a boy and with no problems at all. Contrary to what others may say, they are not difficult to put in (your eyes), it just takes a little practice. Of course proper hygiene is necessary (wash your hands before you put them in or take them out, clean them daily and store them in fresh solution). See an eye care specialist and don't buy cheap lenses.
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johnpaul_ is revealing his own lack of education in his answer.\n\nYes, it is possible for glasses to give you better than 20/20 vision. The 20/20 number is a comparison between two people... the first number represents you, and how close you have to be to see a given object clearly. The second number represents a person with "normal" sight and how far away they have to be to see that object clearly. For example, if person who has 20/200 vision (legal blindness) has to stand 20 feet away from an object in order to see it clearly, a person with normal vision can stand 200 feet away and see the image as clearly.\n\nSo there is nothing special about 20/20 vision. It is just an aribitrary standard based on the average range of vision (which was established many years ago, an may not be reflective of the current US population). So, good glasses will not necessarily "correct" you to 20/20 vision. They may be "over prescribed" and land you at 25/20, or under-prescribed and land you at 20/25. There is nothing wrong with the eye chart. If you are too over- or under-prescribed, you may experience a lot of eye strain. If that happens you need to get a new pair or you may get a lot of headaches.
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Your astigmatism is pretty high.  I don't know your specific situation, but there are contacts available (both soft and rigid RGPs).  The problem with soft toric contacts and your high astigmatism is that they have to be oriented on your eye very precisely - if they rotate at all, you'll get blurry vision.  (And most soft torics rotate.)  RGPs may be a better option for you because they don't rotate as much.  If you are really interested in contacts, pursue it more aggressively with your eye doctor.  He/she may not fit a lot of RGPs, but may be able to refer you to someone who does.
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I suggest eye laser surgery. I had mine 5 years ago after wearing contacts for 20 years and it was the best money i ever spent. I understand that current technology even makes the procedure with instant results and no recovery time for a week like i had. And it is painless. Now if you dont like that option, remember that the eye is the most resilient organ in your body and heals the fastest when injured so there is no reason to be afraid to touch it. Once you get past that hurdle it should not take you long to learn to wear the lens...good luck
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do your lenses fit right?\neye drops for hard contact lenses might help, they help me if i have somthing on/under my contact
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I've had LASIK and to tell you the truth, I think it was the best thing for me.\n\nI was totally freaked out before I had it done!  I kept working myself up.\n\nI've had problems with my eyes for quite a while.  My contacts used to get really dried out and I would have to take them out and wear glasses by 5:30/6:00 p.m.\n\nYou can't feel anything.  They put drops in your eyes to numb them.  You can see what's going on, but not really.  All you see is a red light.  That's all.\n\nMy surgery cost about $2K an eye.  There are other places that are cheaper/more expensive.  You should shop around to see what kind of prices you can get and what qualifications the doctors have.\n\nI know that may sound like a lot of money, but when you think about it, you're saving the money on the glasses, contacts and contact solution.\n\nIf you want more info you can email me.  Hope this helped.