Can anyone recommend an optometrist in Columbus, Ohio? [more inside]
posted by thejanna on Oct 30, 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. [more inside]
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? [more inside]
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

Why do my right contact lenses keep ripping? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library on May 1, 2009 - 12 answers

Can I donate unused contact lenses? [more inside]
posted by snickerdoodle on Feb 17, 2009 - 4 answers

Where's the right place to buy contact lenses online? Is this a bad idea for any reason? [more inside]
posted by gleuschk on Jan 28, 2009 - 14 answers

Need to order contact lenses. Where? [more inside]
posted by natalie b on Dec 20, 2008 - 11 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. [more inside]
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? [more inside]
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? [more inside]
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? [more inside]
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? [more inside]
posted by sian on Apr 5, 2008 - 2 answers

What's the best site to order contact lenses from in Canada? [more inside]
posted by Nelsormensch on Feb 21, 2008 - 5 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? [more inside]
posted by maudlin on Jan 31, 2008 - 11 answers

I think I seriously screwed up my eyeballs. [more inside]
posted by Dormant Gorilla on Jan 18, 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. [more inside]
posted by rosemere on Sep 13, 2007 - 10 answers

Does freezing adversely effect soft contact lenses? [more inside]
posted by Coffeemate on Feb 16, 2007 - 3 answers

Can anyone recommend a good place to get a deal on contact lenses in New York City? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet on Nov 1, 2006 - 4 answers

My Bigoted Left Eye: Have you successfully treated your contact lens intolerance, and how? [more inside]
posted by lunalaguna on Sep 22, 2006 - 18 answers

Can I correct my vision by wearing sign reversed contact lenses? [more inside]
posted by Mutant on Sep 11, 2006 - 19 answers

Adjusting to RGP contact lenses [more inside]
posted by needs more cowbell on May 21, 2006 - 17 answers

Have you worn PureVision contact lenses? Do they really "combine breathtaking clarity with incredible health and comfort," and would you recommend them? [more inside]
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). [more inside]
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? [more inside]
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? [more inside]
posted by anildash on Feb 1, 2004 - 11 answers