Make me look like Sterling Archer for Halloween. I want to look just like the "animated" version of him. I don't just want to wear a tux and color my hair. Need tips on "animating" a suit, painting my face, getting contact lenses, and getting my hair just right.
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posted by farmersckn
on Oct 13, 2012 -
10 answers
I am considering changing from contact lenses that last one month to daily disposable lenses. Is there anything that I should know? Looking for pros and cons, particularly from anyone who has made this switch.
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posted by blurker
on May 21, 2012 -
22 answers
I decided to try gas permeable contacts today, but now I've read previous questions on mefi, I am having serious concerns over my choice. Does anyone like their RGP contacts, especially after years of soft contact lens wear?
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posted by Kronur
on May 18, 2012 -
21 answers
My annual eye exam is coming up. I've had a years-long string of not-quite-right corrective lenses. What can I do to get an accurate prescription this time?
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posted by yersinia
on Feb 16, 2012 -
24 answers
I'm looking for a place online where I can get a bunch of non-prescription soft contact lenses that I could use to practice putting stuff into my eye.
I went for my first contact lens fitting about a year ago, and it took me a good 30 minutes of trying to get them in. At the end of this torture my eyes were red and teary and I had to keep blowing my nose. Things got busy and I never ended going back after the 3rd fitting (I have a crazy astigmatism that requires toric lenses and is apparently hard to fit). I also never got the hang of putting the lenses in without sitting in front of a mirror for a long, long time. Before going back, I'd like to get the hang of it. That's where you come in.
Since I don't have a prescription, I'd like to use lenses that don't correct vision. Maybe color lenses -- would that work? I'd imagine they're all pretty similar, or no? Are color contacts soft? Is there maybe a site that gives away samples lenses with no prescription somewhere?
posted by Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night
on Nov 16, 2011 -
18 answers
After a bad experience I am finally ready to wear contact lenses again... but this time I want to be absolutely, totally, 100% safe and sterile about it. What steps should I take to minimize my chances of infection?
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posted by showbiz_liz
on Jun 2, 2010 -
31 answers
Can I get contacts if I have presbyopia (needing progressives) AND astigmatism?
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posted by kch
on May 23, 2010 -
7 answers
Help! My contact lenses are killing my eyes. I'd like recommendations for a less irritating routine.
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posted by pintapicasso
on Apr 17, 2010 -
23 answers
My contact lens prescription has expired. I can still see just fine, my current contacts are comfortable, and I don't have a lot of extra cash right now, so I'd rather not pay $90 for an eye exam in addition to the not cheap contacts. Is there some business that you think will be willing to look the other way with respect to expiration issue and just sell me the contacts anyway?
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 15, 2010 -
25 answers
I'd like to buy contact lenses online, but the optometrist threw in a new twist. Astigmatism.
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posted by squeak
on Apr 6, 2010 -
17 answers
I rushed while putting in my disposable contacts this morning, and one of them had that irritating something-is-caught-in-it sensation that I ignored, thinking it will eventually go away. Instead it's been bugging me for the last four hours. Having no contact solution with me at the office, I took it out and gave it a one-second rinse in tap water before putting it back in. The irritation is gone and I feel great, but now I'm sort of paranoid that this short tap-water-bath is going to ruin my eyesight. (Thanks, Yahoo answers!) Is the risk bad enough that I should just take them both out and go contact-less today?
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posted by Tequila Mockingbird
on Feb 5, 2010 -
23 answers
I have a big, noticeable blood vessel cluster in my eye that won't go away, and I would like your advice on reducing or eliminating it.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Dec 11, 2009 -
4 answers
After giving up on contacts about 5 years ago, I'm curious about any new types of contacts that are out now that would be easy on my eyes.
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posted by zardoz
on Aug 20, 2009 -
15 answers
Should I stick with my current contact lenses, or go with one of two other brands?
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posted by ishotjr
on Aug 14, 2009 -
15 answers
I'm considering wearing contact lenses again in lieu of eyeglasses to make working with camera viewfinders easier.
I've worn glasses since i was a kid. Got the usual array of problems: Nearsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia. Currently wear progressive lenses in my glasses. However, I find reading with my progressive lenses is unpleasant, so I usually take them off. I use a separate pair of glasses for computer work.
I was fitted with a test pair of soft monovision lenses last week. They're not going to work. Close vision -- within arm's reach -- is unacceptable.
I told the clinician I wanted contacts to provide vision correction at least as good as my glasses. I want any contacts I wear to work at distance vision, close vision, reading, driving, computer work, etc. She replied that I wouldn't get that with contacts. Is she right?
posted by justcorbly
on Aug 13, 2009 -
20 answers
Where's the right place to buy contact lenses online? Is this a bad idea for any reason?
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posted by gleuschk
on Jan 28, 2009 -
14 answers
When I wear contact lenses, I get bags under my eyes within about fifteen minutes. I wear toric lenses, if that matters. Is there anything I can do about this, or should I continue to stick to glasses?
posted by Pants!
on Dec 18, 2008 -
9 answers
I'm looking for the most comfortable, hassle-free approach to wearing contact lenses.
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posted by medpt
on Oct 21, 2008 -
22 answers
Does Illinois have a law requiring vision professionals (optometrists in particular) to release spectacles (glasses) prescriptions to the patient? Contact lens prescriptions?
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posted by Joleta
on Aug 3, 2008 -
9 answers
I'm looking to hear from people who have both astigmatism and myopia and have successfully transitioned to contact lenses. Also, if your eye doc is in Manhattan, can I have his/her number?
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posted by AnyGuelmann
on May 17, 2008 -
17 answers
Is there a way to get a contact lens prescription without the machine where you pick 1 or 2?
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posted by jesirose
on Apr 7, 2008 -
13 answers
I bought B&L Soflens 59 contact lenses online and they don't seem to hold moisture. Is it me or the contacts?
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posted by sian
on Apr 5, 2008 -
2 answers
I just bought 90 days worth of daily disposable contact lenses, but I intend to wear each pair for a week at a time, taking them out every evening and cleaning them in OptiFree. I occasionally get eye infections, so I no longer want to use even a well-cleaned set of lenses longer than a week. Am I pushing safety levels by using dailies as weeklies?
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posted by maudlin
on Jan 31, 2008 -
11 answers
Can I get by without bifocals, or am I fooling myself? I hate my Bausch and Lomb multi-focal soft lenses, but have hopes that glasses can be made to work.
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posted by rosemere
on Sep 13, 2007 -
10 answers
Have you worn PureVision contact lenses? Do they really "combine breathtaking clarity with incredible health and comfort," and would you recommend them?
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posted by hsoltz
on May 18, 2006 -
13 answers
I started wearing bifocal contact lenses a week ago (Bausch & Lomb SoftLens monthly wear) but have woken with gummy eyes every morning since I switched from my old Acuvues (soft lenses for simple nearsightedness).
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posted by maudlin
on Nov 8, 2005 -
7 answers
Has anyone transitioned from rigid gas permeable contact lenses to glasses? Did your prescription stay stable? Why do glasses make me feel cross eyed and fuzzy headed compared to RGPs--do I just have to wait it out and get used to them, or was the prescription wrong? Can I wear RGPs part of the time and glasses part of the time? [NB: I've never gotten good answers on these questions from my eye doc.]
posted by insideout
on Jan 25, 2005 -
13 answers
I'm near-sighted and wear contact lenses to see stuff far away. I also work at a computer all day. Is it damaging to wear my lenses and stare at an LCD panel? Should I not wear my lenses when I'm working?
posted by ao4047
on Dec 14, 2004 -
10 answers
My gf has an eye exam in a few days and is looking for extended wear contacts for a slight astigmatism. Does anyone have any reccomendations?
posted by ttrendel
on Nov 7, 2004 -
7 answers
My 12 year old daughter wants to ditch her glasses for contacts. Problem: she can't seem to get past the first stage - actually getting one on her eye. I started wearing them at age 20 and had no trouble but I realize it's a tricky thing to learn initially, especially for a kid. Any tips for making that weird fingertip-in-the-eye process less frustrating? The blink reflex is mighty strong.
posted by davebush
on Sep 16, 2004 -
29 answers
What is the difference between disposable or 1-day contact lenses, weekly-wear contact lenses, and monthly-wear contact lenses? Are they really manufactured differently?
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posted by _sirmissalot_
on Aug 3, 2004 -
9 answers
I'm thinking about trying out some of the newer extended wear contacts, specifically the Night and Day contacts that you can wear for up to 30 days straight. Anyone have any experience with these?
posted by ttrendel
on Jul 7, 2004 -
11 answers
Spectacles only? I got a copy of my glasses prescription from my eye doctor, and it says "Spectacles only". I have an existing copy of my contact lens prescription, complete with measurements. If I keep the same numbers but substitute the new sphere measurements, can I order contacts with this prescription?
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posted by anildash
on Feb 1, 2004 -
11 answers
