Are there special contact lenses for dry eyes?
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I don't think you should be wearing contacts.. at least temporarily.\n\nI used to wear contacts then decided to get lasik.  I am fair skinned and blue eyed and wearing contacts for so long I had a lot of blood vessels growing in my eyes and I could never find comfortable lenses.  The doctor told me to drink lots of water and wear glasses for 6 months before being fit enough to have lasik.\n\nContacts are evil if you start to wear them young.\nI started in 7th grade and am 24 now.  Treat your eyes good.
1064551
"red eye" can be \na)viral- which is self limiting often gone in 2 weeks \nb) bacterial - you will have alot of discharge and mucus, maybe painful\nc) environmental as the other person described \nd) allergy - you will feel a distinct itch \ne) dry eye - which can be associated with tearing and or burning\n\nusing artificial tears works well but you have to use them often, up to 4-5 X a day.  Systane (OTC at any drug store) only has to be use 2X or more per day for an appropriate dose.  \nnote: if you do have dry eye with a dry mouth as well as vaginal dryness then get checked for sjogrens syndrome.  dry eye can also be associated with arthritis and other auto immune diseases.\n\nlast things to consider if you do have dry eyes:\n- increase your omega 3 (ie fish oil, flax seed oil) to increase tear production\n-warm compresses and lid scrubs can allow the natural oils in your eyelids to coat your tears better\n-if all else fails there is Restasis which is a prescription drug.  it can take upto 6mo to take affect.\n\nof course consult your MD or optometrist for the appropriate course for you. \n\nhope this was helpful.
124062
If you have the new silicone contact lenses (like Acuvue Oasys), some solutions will work better than others.  Aquify and Renu with MoistureLoc are both good solutions that are approved for use with these lenses.  I don't believe that OptiFree Express is.  It's really best to use the one that your eye doctor recommended.  If you don't think it's working right, call your doctor for a new recommendation.
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Hiya - yeh it's most probably down to the high pollen count, I use the soft disposable lenses and still my eyes feel dry when the pollen kicks in, only thing i can suggest is use some eye drops (they really refresh dry/swollen eyes), but be careful as i know with some contact lenses you're unable to use some eye drops... check the back of the packaging before u buy, hope your eyes improve soon :o) x
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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.
387721
Try some eye drops you can buy at the store. If you are using contacts they might be dirty.
329437
I've used Renu and Opti-free.  My eye doctor says it's a good idea to pick a brand and stick with it.  Switching around (like I'd originally done based on what was cheapest) can irritate your eyes.\n\nAlso, using eye drops without preservatives can be helpful, too.  GenTeal is one brand I really like.  Not sure if Refresh preservative-free, but they helped me when I wore contacts.  \n\nIt might be dry eyes in general.  So, you can get two kinds of drops...one for use with contacts lenses while they're in your eyes, and one for use without contacts for just before you put them in, or just after you take them out.
782361
do what the doctor told you to do...you may be making your eyes worse by not wearing them...if you really dont like then, then why dont you get contacts?
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You have to have a decently dry finger, so that the lens doesnt stick to the finger.\n\nPut it on the end of your index finger, and put 1-2 drops of saline into the lens, this will allow it to have a "suction cup effect" to your eye.  Using your middle finger (on the same hand as the contact lens) and your other hand, hold your eye open and allow the lens to catch to your eye.  Blink a couple times to press out air bubbles, and to allow the contact lens to move into place.\n\nTo take out the contact lens, hold your eye open as you did putting it IN, and with your thumb and index finger, GENTLY pinch off the lens, it should pull off with just a little bit of force.  Hope this helps!!!  :)
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Have you switched contact solutions lately?  If not, you still might be sensitive to the brand you are using.  Itchy eyes can often be fixed by simply changing the brand of solution you are using.\n\nHowever, I would go see your eye doctor first before trying to wear them again.  He can make sure you don't have a mild infection going on.  If he finds nothing wrong, try switching your solution.
932417
I live in Alaska but do not use contacts as my eyes are to dry.  You should not have any problems with your contacts, but I would still see what the manufacture says and what your Op. has to offer on the subject.  Good Luck with your new job, dress warmly and buy good expensive socks or ware a light nylon sock with a heavy pile sock oven the lighter nylon...  Good Luck..
1019843
I wore contact lenses while surfing.  You can do it, but you have to be very careful and be prepared to lose them.\n\nGood Luck
145607
Do you mean colored contacts that come in different prescriptions?  If so, yes.  Mention to your eye doctor that you want to try colored lenses at your next appointment.
565838
Maybe the skin is very dry. Try a moisturiser specially formulated for the sensitive eye area.
310921
Actually, they're more similar than you might think.  Any contact lens has to be prescribed by an eye doctor because contacts are technically medical devices.  Contacts come in many different sizes and fits, so your eye doctor has to select a lens that fits your eye properly and lets enough oxygen through.  If your contacts don't fit you correctly, serious damage to your eyes can occur.  What you mean by cosmetic contacts is probably colored contacts that don't have any power (prescription) in them.  These can be fit and prescribed by your eye doctor as well.
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If you are getting daily disposables, no problem. Just throw them out each night.\nIf you get the ones designed for longer wear, follow your optometrist's instructions carefully.  Disinfect your contacts everyday, using fresh solution each time.  Replace the storage case every month.  Never share your contacts with your friends (this actually does happen).
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The only problem you may face is dry eye. optometrists may say that too much computer use will mess up your eyes but they just want you to buy glasses from them. Using artificial tears will help with dryness.