Contacts first time user any suggestions?

[epik89]

Hi fellows, so i'm thinking about getting contacts for the first time. Are there any good brands out there that are good?

Im also worried about putting them on. I'd say I have trouble touching my eye which is pretty much what you'd need to do to put the contacts on.

Any tricks on tips on how to put them on without blinking so much or flinching?

[Joelllle]

Not gonna lie: if you think you'll have a hard time putting them in, you will at first. You do get used to it if you're determined to use contacts, though. It's a minor inconvenience in the morning and at night, but between then, I found it was a big relief over wearing glasses.

I use Acuvue Oasys, which I don't mind, but I haven't tried other brands so I can't compare. My friend used to use this brand though and hated it and has since switched. I'm not sure which ones she wears, though, so sorry. I'd recommend to ask wherever you will be getting them if you can get samples.

[sedated_xtc]

Hi fellows, so i'm thinking about getting contacts for the first time. Are there any good brands out there that are good?

Im also worried about putting them on. I'd say I have trouble touching my eye which is pretty much what you'd need to do to put the contacts on.

Any tricks on tips on how to put them on without blinking so much or flinching?

Are you getting RGP or soft contacts? And do you have astigmatism? Are you looking for coloured or not? Do you have dry eyes?
Key here, and I cannot stress this enough, is to have CLEAN hands whenever you handle your contacts!

I've had both and honestly, in terms of comfort, soft contacts are by far more comfortable (can't even feel them).

But application-wise, it's about the same. But mind you, I touch my eye on a regular basis (eye makeup), so I'm not really icked out by it. I just put the ontact on the ball of the inside of my middle finger, use my ring finger (on bottom) and index finger (on top) to hold my eyelids apart, then just pop the contact in with my middle finger. Then slowly roll your eye (down and then around, not up first) (kind of counter-intuitive, but my optician told me that it helps get rid of any access air). Then just close your eyes for about 5 seconds after that to "set" it.

Usually helps if you have a drop of solution in the contact lens. Takes some practice, but after about a week or so, the whole process shouldn't take you more than 30 secs per eye. But this is just how I do it, if anything, you shoould really drop by your optometrist or optician.

Hope this helps!

[jelena-c]

i got my first ever lenses couple of weeks ago.......they're colour, and i only wanted them for a new look since i have a perfect vision

let me tell you..........the first time, it took me about 40 minutes to put one in...........i couldn't even get the other one in, i got tired, and gave up...........took me 10 minutes to take the thing out

second time i actually managed to put them both in within an hour, and a bit less to take them out
third time it "only" took me half an hour to get them both in

my husband has been wearing contacts for years........it literally takes him 2 seconds to pop one in (so jealous)

the hardest part for me was not blinking, as soon as the contact would touch my iris no matter how much i would hold with my fingers my lid would go down, and squish the contact
so the way i managed to get it in was to look up, towards my nose, and expose as much of the white part as possible where i would place the contact..........then when it's on, it would slide onto the iris, and i would shut my eyes for a few seconds
same way getting it out........i would slide it to the corner, and pull it off

[acidferret]

The best contacts are the ones that fit your eyeball properly. It's possible to need a different kind in each eye to get them comfortable.

[epik89]

thanks for the replies peeps!

i have no clue what i'm doing, so i decided i'm just going to do an hour contact consultation at my optometrist.

apparently hes going to see if im a good candidate for contacts or not. (nervous) lol.

[litebrite]

thanks for the replies peeps!

i have no clue what i'm doing, so i decided i'm just going to do an hour contact consultation at my optometrist.

apparently hes going to see if im a good candidate for contacts or not. (nervous) lol.

That's a good idea. Your eyes are priceless and it'll be worth the price to be properly fitted at the optometrist. When I first started wearing contacts I got them from my optician and the lenses I got from him didn't fit properly and blood vessels ended up growing into my cornea due to the lack of oxygen. Long story short, I had to get steroid drops from the opthamologist to clear up the blood vessels and I couldn't wear contacts for a while. My current contacts I have I initially got them fitted at the optometrist and I've ordered them from clearlycontacts since.

[MrsPotato]

Your opthamalogist will give you the complete rundown on maintenance, care etc ..And your options/explanations on lense options. ( ie daily or monthly disposables)

The will also provide you with a few samples of diff lense brands to try; everyone has different fits so what feels good on my eyes, might not be the most comfortable for you.

Ive been wearing contacts for almost 20 years now, but I remember being frustrated learning to put them in .... But after practice, you'll get the hang of it

AND, most importantly, you'll see how great you can see without the boundaries of glasses - especially fantastic in summer.

Enjoy!

[PrincessD]

I started wearing contacts since Nov 2011. It took me a while to get the hang of putting it on and taking it off. It's all about practice and keeping your hands clean. I bought a year supply of the Johnson & Johnson Oasys one and so far I don't have any problems with them. They're pretty comfortable you don't even feel like there's anything there!

[scoobydoo]

How much are contacts and are are they all the same price in terms of someones vision?

Should I contact my Opthamologist first since I have Astigmatism?

Thanks!

[Forhad]

You should use lubricating or rewetting drops in order to maintain the moisture of eye after wearing contacts. When you first get contacts, you may experience some blurring and dryness. But don’t worry it will ok within few weeks. Give yourself about two weeks to get used to the contacts. If you still feel like they are uncomfortable, call your eye doctor. He/she may want you to try a different brand/type of contacts. And yeah always wash your hands before touching them and use a good lint free towel to dry your hands.

[Rainne]

The first time will take you forever to put them on..like an hour, maybe more. You might even give up because of the pain of poking your eye.

Eventually, you'll get used to do it because of muscle memory/eyes become callous and it'll take you less than 5 seconds.

Good luck! Also, don't wear your contacts everyday continuously, your eyes need to breathe and sleeping doesn't count, your eyes are closed.

[sunny87]

Hi fellows, so i'm thinking about getting contacts for the first time. Are there any good brands out there that are good?

Im also worried about putting them on. I'd say I have trouble touching my eye which is pretty much what you'd need to do to put the contacts on.

Any tricks on tips on how to put them on without blinking so much or flinching?

Visit your optometrist or an optical at a bigger chain store to have yourself fitted for contacts. There are many different parameters beyond simply asking what others wear or what is currently popular. The right contacts for you may not be the most expensive or even the same contacts as others are wearing.

You can always visit a big chain store like Loblaws where they don't charge you for a fitting. They'll take the time to teach you everything you'll need to know and make sure you get the correct sizing for the lenses.

[willyxjai]

It took me a while to complete the the switch-a-roo from glasses to contacts and im glad I did, like other members mentioned the first time i put on my contacts it took me about 20 minutes just for one eye. I was fed up plus i was running late for work so i decided to take them off and wear glasses instead just to cut the hassle and time. I went to one fo the stores at pmall, spent about 120$ for the bi weekly contacts plus the prescription.

Now that i have my prescription ill forward my purchases from clearly contacts.

[Catherine111]

I would suggest you that do not use contacts for more than 8 to 10 hours a day, you can also use it contained by intervals if u wanna use it for longer period. And do not sleep while wearing contacts. It will feel a bit uncomfortable/weird at first and you can feel it when you blink. So, take some time getting used to at first.
Good luck!