I have astigmatism, I want to find out what brand of contact lenses (even in general) have worked best for you.
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If you're looking for a lens that's approved for overnight wear, the only one that comes in a toric (for astigmatism) is Purevision.  Your eye doctor will help you decide which lens is right for you based on the health of your eyes, how often you want to throw the lenses away, if you want to sleep in them, and what you can afford.
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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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I have astigmatism and I use Acuvue 2. No problems at all! I even sleep with them sometimes.
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I have been wearing soft contact lenses since 1979, when they cost $350 a pair (and that was in 1979).  Now, soft lenses cost about $20 for a box of 6, or $40 for 6 pair.  If you have astigmatism, you will pay about $90 for 6 pair.  \n\nThe game is that you're supposed to throw the lenses away after anywhere from a couple days to a month.  However, I routinely keep my (so-called) disposable lenses for 6 months or longer per pair by keeping them clean and disinfected, using a daily cleanser, soaking solution, and a weekly (about every 2 weeks in reality) enzyme soak.  \n\nVirtually all lenses cost the same.  It is your eye doc who will decide what brand you are prescribed.  Typically your optometrist works with a limited selection of brands, and will choose the best among those.  You will probably be given a free pair to wear on a trial basis, to make sure they are comfortable and fit properly.  Overall, lenses are very similar these days.  \n\nIf you wear your lenses every day, you should expect to pay about $15/month for supplies to keep them clean.  Note that this is cheaper than replacing lenses frequently, but it's not free.  And you will still have expenses for solutions and such even if you do replace your lenses frequently.  If you are new to contact lenses, you should expect to lose or ruin a pair or two in your first year--this is where you benefit from inexpensive disposable lenses.  \n\nI don't know where you live, but in the U.S., Consumer Reports recently said that the best price and service available for purchasers of eyeglasses and contact lenses is at either Costco or Sam's Club.  These stores' eye centers are open to the public, even if you don't have a membership (it's Federal law that their pharmacies, optometrists and other health-related facilities be open to the public without restriction).  I have used them for years, and I get excellent service and the best prices--in Dallas, for instance, it's about $100 for a contact lens + eyeglass exam, and another $90 for my toric lenses.  Wal-mart is another good choice.
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You hit the nail on the head.  I have severe astigmatism in one eye and slight astigmatism in the other.  If I don't wear the proper contact lenses in each eye my vision is extremely blurry and eventually I will get a headache.
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Okay... Pros and cons coming up!\n\nContacts allow a huge amount of freedom in your lifestyle - but you may need to play around with the different types e.g. one day lenses, 2wk replaceables, one month replaceables...  You will need to consult your opthamologist as to what will be best for your eyes.  \n\nNow...The longer your lenses last before they need replacing, the thicker the material used.  My eyes are very sensitive and I can only wear the one day lenses as the other ones are all too thick, so you may need to try a couple of types before settling on one choice.  Your opthamologist should be able to provide you with "testers" - one set (or strip for one dayers) of lenses in your prescription to try so you can see how your eyes react to them.\n\nIt will also depend on whether or not you have astigmatism in your eyes - this will make your lenses more expensive, especially if you get one day lenses.\n\nAlso remember that it takes time to get used to contact lenses - you're generally encouraged to wear them for only a few hours at a time when you first start out and slowly build up to wearing them full time.  It also takes a bit of time to get used to the feeling of poking yourself in the eye!  It's very easy once you get used to it, but it does take a little time to learn not to flinch or blink!\n\nHowever, the downside of contact lenses is that they can stop your eyes from breathing - especially if you get ones that you can sleep in.  It's very tempting to leave them in all day - and more often as not, most people do! - which can restrict the oxygen to your eyes and can cause problems.  However, I believe that the main problem is caused by the lenses that last for 30 days and can be slept in.  Soft lenses can also split on rare occasions - I've found it's more common in thin lenses.  But there is either a flaw in the lense to begin with, or you've rubbed your eyes REALLY hard!  They can some times pop out if you rub your eyes and cause your lense to slip out of place.\n\nAs for glasses... They allow a LOT more oxygen to go to your eyes, they are lot easier to care for than contact lenses. \n\nThe main downside is that you don't have as greater freedom of lifestyle - you can't wear sunglasses unless you're lucky enough to get a pair that has a clip on sunglass attachment, or get prescription sunglasses made or get those ugly sunglasses that go over the top of your regular glasses.  You also can't go swimming and see clearly, and sports are a little riskier if you get hit in the face!  \n\nGlasses need constant re-adjusting to keep them fitting to your face, but you can get bifocal lenses if you need glasses for both general sight as well as reading, where as with contact lenses, you'd need reading glasses as well.\n\nFor me, contact lenses are the best option as I work in catering and my glasses would be constantly covered in grease, dust and sweat - which wouldn't be very nice.  So, despite my sensitive eyes, I'm still better off with contact lenses.\n\nDepending on how old you are, it may be worthwile to investigate laser surgery.  From what I've found, it costs about $7000 (depending on your eyes personally) and gives you results pretty much instantly!  \n\nIt sounds expensive, but when you consider that contact lenses cost in hundreds of dollars (depending on the type you get) for a six month supply and that glasses can cost several hundred dollars for the frames alone and then still more to get your lenses cut and put in (and that's not including any tints or special coatings you may want!), $7000 works out to be pretty good in the long run!\n\nHowever, most doctors won't take anyone under about 23 years old. You need to have a long period of stable eyesight (however poor it may be!) for them to agree to your surgery and in most people, it seems settle down by then as the body has stopped growing etc.\n\nDepending on the condition of your eyes,
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The website which i found the best was www.globaleyeglasses.com. They are value for money
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I wear Contacts. It will be better so you will be able to see all your blind spots clearly without your glasses getting in the way.
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use contact lens,I don't think there's any other way.
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i get my contacts from Sam's Club (part of wal-mart). And i get nice brand of  contacts (acuvue 2) for like half that my optomotrist charges.
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Soft contact lenses can now correct astigmatism.
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You might want to look into something called "shooter's glasses".  Mention these to your eye doctor and they will know what you're talking about.  Some very skilled players such as Karen Corr and snooker player Dennis Taylor use these types of lenses.  I don't know if contact lenses are an option, but that will provide you complete peripheral clarity.  As human beings, we don't have a lot of experience looking in the uppermost region of our range of vision.  People tend to look downward or straight across, mostly to make sure we are stepping safely.  Happy Shooting.  M.D.-BCA Instructor/Referee.
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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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It depends on what you are using them for, how old you are, etc. I find that the anti-glare is nice. I sometimes have a hard time watching TV with my glasses if the lights are on if I don't get anti-glare. But it just depends if it is something you need. You should talk to your eye doctor and they will tell you why it is a good idea to get it and if you need it. \n\nScratch resistant lenses are nice in different situations as well. Are you known to drop your glasses alot, do you take them on and off alot (i.e you don't have to wear them all the time) Is it going to be your main pair of glasses, or will you wear another pair most of the time or contacts? Are you in sports and other physical activities that could cause you to scratch the glass? If any of this is true, you should definately consider getting no-scratch. If you scratch the lense right it could really be annoying to look out and really start to bug you. You may find that it is so annoying that you need to have them replaced or repaired. It is always nice to have the extra protection against unexpected accidents.\n\nHope this helps
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I have had contacts for about 20 years and still remember first putting them in and taking them out. I have a real sensitivity to things coming close to my eyes, so it was a challenge. The only reason I got them in there was because I had wanted to go without glasses so bad. I had to chase myself around the room...it was pretty funny! There I was with a contact on my finger, pointing at my eye and I was running away from it. Once I got the contacts in though it was just a plain unreal experience, to see things clearly without looking through those "jail-cell bars" (frames) gave me a euphoric feeling. From then on it did get easier and easier to get them in and out...For the 20 years that I have had contacts I never had a problem. The only way that you can tell that they are in is by the way everything is in focus...Unless you have you have dry eyes, but there are drops and sprays for that. You really have nothing to worry about. Don't be a goof like I was. I learned that if I use one hand to hold my eye open and the other to put the contact in while I look away, it is no problem. Just keep in mind whatever the reason is that you wanted to get them in the first place and you'll be golden.
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I've had them for over 20 years. \nTips:\nWash your hands before touching them.\nUse fresh solution every night. Scrub out the case once a week.\nIf you have disposables, wear them as directed, not longer.\nIf they aren't the kind you can sleep in, don't sleep in them--they'll stick to your eyes. If that happens, pour saline into your eyes until the contacts loosen.\nYou'll need to get a good pair of 100% UV sunglasses as your eyes are more senstitive to light with contacts in.\nIf you get an eye infection or pinkeye, go right to your medical doctor for the drops. You'll have to toss that pair of lenses and put fresh ones in when your eyes are better.\nDo whatever your eye care person tells you to do.
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I have very sensitive eyes and have never been able to wear my contacts over night.   A couple times I've fallen asleep with them in.  It wasn't a nice experience.  It might be because they are toric lenses too...  Careful you don't get some odd eye infection leaving them in too long.