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GT-Dave · May 2007

Anyone have any reccomendations for good moisturising drops for contact lenses?
My eyes seem to be v.dry & cause me bother when I have the lenses in.
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Unknown · May 2007

I suffer from the same thing, to the point where I can't actually ride wearing contact lenses. My opticions (Specsavers) gave me some to try but it didn't make much of a difference. Would be interested to hear if anyone else has had any joy with anything else.

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Unknown · May 2007

I had very dry eyes,following a corneal graft.Dexamathasone and Chlormaphenicol drops 3 times a day seemd to work.Prescription only though![;)]

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tinytjf · May 2007

Liquifilm tears work a treat for me. They're made by Allergan. Unfortunately, I can't remember any more than that but I've got a few in a box at home if you want more info.

Think mine might be prescription too but they should be available off prescription as they're just for people with a poor tear film.

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Stealthwmb · May 2007

Dave, have you had a contact lens check at your opticians? I'm with Boots and I have one once a year just to check the state of my eyes. I now use a moisturising lens (dailies) which does seem to make them more comfortable over longer periods. I did use a product called 'Blink' they do a lens specific one, which worked really well.

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BoingBoing · May 2007

I use specsavers all day all night contacts and don't have any problems when riding. They can be a little dry first thing in the morning after I've slept in them, usually if I have a hangover and am dehydrated [;)]


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Unknown · May 2007

Blink is pretty good... or just get laser eye surgery - I had it done about 9 months ago and it was an excellent decision[8D]

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Unknown · May 2007

Try a different type of lens, some are more suited to dry eyes. I used to have probs with my lenses because of hayfever, but the lenses i use now are much better. Proclear i think theyre called.

If you have a decent optician (optomerist?) they should let you try different types out - well mine did anyway.

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Stealthwmb · May 2007

It's a brave man does the eye surgery in my opinion. It has a risk and as I understand it doesn't stop your eyes changing so what's the point?

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Unknown · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Stealth

It's a brave man does the eye surgery in my opinion. It has a risk and as I understand it doesn't stop your eyes changing so what's the point?

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No more mud getting behind contact lenses on the trails, no more having to change, clean and protect contact lenses. No more glasses (except for any pair of sunglasses that I want rather than prescription ones[8D]), being able to see properly when I am swimming and when waking up in the morning.... oh yeah and 20/20 vision without any of the previous hassles[:D]

I had it done near the end of last year and am very glad I did, just wish I had it done earlier. I do realise that my eyes will deteriorate again through time but thats life, the risks were also explained to me but if you are careful about who you get the op with and do a lot of research on the Surgeon who is going to perform the op then it reduces the risk dramatically.

Realise its not for everyone - I am happy I had it done though.

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Unknown · May 2007

My gf has been thinking about getting hers done,but is a bit nervy about it going wrong.Problem is,her best mate had it done and she is soo happy.

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GT-Dave · May 2007

I could never go through with it, i'm far too squeamish about that sort of thing!!

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Aux1 · May 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by GTDave

I could never go through with it, i'm far too squeamish about that sort of thing!!

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Well, maybe first one eye and if it goes well then the other? [:D]

Btw I wear lenses too, can get a bit dry after a whole day behind a monitor, but bike riding actually makes them more comfortable, eyes get wetter because of wind. Moisturising drops didn't help much, only for a few minutes, I don't even use them anymore. Generally I can wear lenses for as long as needed without significant discomfort. Even slept with them once lol [:D]

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Unknown · May 2007

my sister had the same problem ans she ended up with 2 holes in here eyes becuase they were so dry, she now has to use glasses mo often and dailies more often,, so becarful they do cause damage,

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