dt Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Hi everyone, I recently just got my first pair of contacts and am planning to switch to wearing these most of the time instead of glasses. I have 'soft lenses' - the Air Optix for Astigmatism specifically, which you replace every month. Just wondering, of those of you who have contacts, how many of you have them for astigmatism? (in addition to treating nearsightedness/myopia for example) And how do your eyes feel after wearing them and sitting in front of the computer monitor for hours at a time? Hoping for some feedback from you guys.. so far these contacts feel pretty great :D Thanks! :happy: dt Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/790320-contact-lenses-for-astigmatism-long-term-computer-use/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurë Veteran Posted June 28, 2009 Veteran Share Posted June 28, 2009 Sounds similar to what my partner has. He says he gets on just fine sitting in front of the PC with his (as do I with my non-astigmatism contacts). It's going outside in hot weather that dries your eyes out. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/790320-contact-lenses-for-astigmatism-long-term-computer-use/#findComment-591203582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade1269 Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Hey, I have the same prob and you'll be fine, just don't let your eyes dry out. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/790320-contact-lenses-for-astigmatism-long-term-computer-use/#findComment-591203604 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emily_June Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I have astigmatism in one eye, and I'm very near-sighted. I'm pretty well blind without my glasses or contacts. I do wear contacts now and then, usually no more than a couple of times a month, and I find them to be very uncomfortable for long periods of time. I wear Acuvue Advance Astigmatism, which are supposed to be some of the most comfortable contacts around, but I can still hardly stand them. As a graphic designer, I do spend long periods of time in front of the computer, and I do find that I strain slightly more with my contacts as opposed to my glasses. I also find that my eyes dry out after an hour or two when I wear contacts, to the point where my vision blurs if I don't blink every second or two--eyedrops don't help. I tend to get bad headaches after hours of use. That being said, everyone is different. You might find that they nearly disappear on your eye, and if you're planning on wearing them more often than glasses, than you may very well get used to them. Besides, I consider my glasses a fashion accessory. I look odd without them, now! -Emily Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/790320-contact-lenses-for-astigmatism-long-term-computer-use/#findComment-591204472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miuku. Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I use B&L Softlens Daily disposables myself - they beat the pants out of any weekly/monthly changeable ones, the only downside being the fact that they cost a lot more. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/790320-contact-lenses-for-astigmatism-long-term-computer-use/#findComment-591204766 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dt Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 I wear Acuvue Advance Astigmatism, which are supposed to be some of the most comfortable contacts around, but I can still hardly stand them. As a graphic designer, I do spend long periods of time in front of the computer, and I do find that I strain slightly more with my contacts as opposed to my glasses. I also find that my eyes dry out after an hour or two when I wear contacts, to the point where my vision blurs if I don't blink every second or two--eyedrops don't help. I tend to get bad headaches after hours of use. Funny you mention this because before the Air Optix I tried those exact types of contacts also, the Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism, and I had a very similar experience! My vision was kind of "out of focus" compared to the Air Optix, and also, my eyes sort of dried out and became irritated after using the computer for a couple of hours. Likewise I found that I had to blink more often after a while in order to maintain focus on objects. I find the Air Optix to be more comfortable. Maybe you should consider switching brands? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/790320-contact-lenses-for-astigmatism-long-term-computer-use/#findComment-591205120 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anarkhy Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Contact lenses never worked for me, too much irritation so i done lasic a few years ago, it's a bit scary but pain free and works. how to add youtube videos to the forum? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/790320-contact-lenses-for-astigmatism-long-term-computer-use/#findComment-591205260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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