June 24, 201015 yr What kind of Contact Solution and contact eye drops do you use? For solution, i've mostly used Alcon over the past few years, with Bausch and Lomb here and there. As for drops, it has been Clear Eyes. I've been wearing contacts for the past 11 years, and i've had a bunch of issues lately, mostly with them drying out and being uncomfortable. I'm currently trying a trial pair of the Acuvue Oasys, which are definitely more comfortable, but still, they dry out. The eye drops help for a little bit, but that's all. So, what brands do you guys use, and why? Do you feel your eyes respond better to specific brands? Anyone else have dry eye issues, and if so, what do you typically do to help them out?
June 24, 201015 yr QUOTE (smalls2598 @ Jun 24, 2010 -> 12:23 PM) What kind of Contact Solution and contact eye drops do you use? For solution, i've mostly used Alcon over the past few years, with Bausch and Lomb here and there. As for drops, it has been Clear Eyes. I've been wearing contacts for the past 11 years, and i've had a bunch of issues lately, mostly with them drying out and being uncomfortable. I'm currently trying a trial pair of the Acuvue Oasys, which are definitely more comfortable, but still, they dry out. The eye drops help for a little bit, but that's all. So, what brands do you guys use, and why? Do you feel your eyes respond better to specific brands? Anyone else have dry eye issues, and if so, what do you typically do to help them out? The only time mine ever dry out and irritate me is if they're too old!! LOL ..When they start to bother me I know it's time to trash those ones. I use Bausch & Lomb solution AND drops! I use Bausch & Lomb Soflens toric lenses for astigmatism .. Edited June 24, 201015 yr by girlslikebaseballtoo#26
June 24, 201015 yr any of the opti-frees work for me, usually use replenish or refresh, using the express right now because it was 2 for 1 of the big bottles... I have monthly disposables, usually average a month, sometimes get 5-6 weeks or 2-4 out of pair, kind of depends on a few things... they work great for me, I never need daily drops or anything.
June 25, 201015 yr about a year ago...i told my eye doctor about my eyes drying up after only 4 or 5 hours of having contacts in. she took a look and told me my tear ducts were crusted over. She advised me next time in the shower to take some J&J baby shampoo (no tears), put a little bit on my finger and rub it in the corners of my eyes every day and said i should notice a difference in a couple weeks. I really thought she was pulling my leg till i tried it. sure enough after a couple weeks....my problem got much better. it didn't go away completely but got alot better.
June 25, 201015 yr about a year ago...i told my eye doctor about my eyes drying up after only 4 or 5 hours of having contacts in. she took a look and told me my tear ducts were crusted over. She advised me next time in the shower to take some J&J baby shampoo (no tears), put a little bit on my finger and rub it in the corners of my eyes every day and said i should notice a difference in a couple weeks. I really thought she was pulling my leg till i tried it. sure enough after a couple weeks....my problem got much better. it didn't go away completely but got alot better.
June 25, 201015 yr about a year ago...i told my eye doctor about my eyes drying up after only 4 or 5 hours of having contacts in. she took a look and told me my tear ducts were crusted over. She advised me next time in the shower to take some J&J baby shampoo (no tears), put a little bit on my finger and rub it in the corners of my eyes every day and said i should notice a difference in a couple weeks. I really thought she was pulling my leg till i tried it. sure enough after a couple weeks....my problem got much better. it didn't go away completely but got alot better.
June 25, 201015 yr Author QUOTE (lostfan @ Jun 24, 2010 -> 09:47 PM) Whatever's on the shelf. What's the green one? Alcon? I think. Yup, that's Alcon
June 25, 201015 yr Author QUOTE (juddling @ Jun 25, 2010 -> 01:21 AM) about a year ago...i told my eye doctor about my eyes drying up after only 4 or 5 hours of having contacts in. she took a look and told me my tear ducts were crusted over. She advised me next time in the shower to take some J&J baby shampoo (no tears), put a little bit on my finger and rub it in the corners of my eyes every day and said i should notice a difference in a couple weeks. I really thought she was pulling my leg till i tried it. sure enough after a couple weeks....my problem got much better. it didn't go away completely but got alot better. That does sound crazy...i'll have to mention this to my eye doc on Monday.
June 26, 201015 yr I use Alcon. The only time I have issues with my contacts feeling dry or sticky is if I've had them in for a long time. I get up at 5:00 AM, so by 10:00 PM I'm ready to yank them out.
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