Dailies Contact Lenses

Contact lenses? Okay, so me and a couple of my friends are planning to go to Knott's Soak City ^^. Is it a bad idea to wear contact lenses? I think you're not allowed to swim with them but if water gets into them is that bad too?

Contact Lenses? I have not worn contact lenses for over ten years, when I did they were Rigid Gas Permeable which my optician said were best for me as I have slight astigmatism. I would like to start wearing contacts again occasionally. Are these hard lenses still available?

contact lenses? i've tried it before & i just cudn't do it. I just can't manage to put contact lenses in my eyes, does anybody have any tips to help me face tha fear, as i really want them cuz i feel ugly wearin glasses.

Contact LENSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? okay so i bought these contact lenses for the first time. and so yesterday i put them in the disinfectant liquid. now its the morning and im not planning to wear the contact lenses for 3 days. okay so do i just leave the contact lenses in the disinfectant until the 3 days or what?? what do i do..because im pretty sure you dont just leave them in disinfectant

CONTACT LENSES????/? How much is a box of contact lenses? how many boxes do i need to buy? how long do they last?

Do contact lenses work differently if flipped the other way? I have soft contact lenses (and basically 99.9% of people who have contact lenses have soft contact lenses, hopefully). Since contact lenses can be flipped inside out if you know what I mean... My question is... Do contact lenses work differently if I flip them the other way and then put them on, or should the contact lens affect my eye the same no matter which side is in contact with my eye?

Is Freshlook Color Contact Lenses Very Uncomfortable? I have 20/20 eye vision and i've tried colored contacts before i've tried Flexwear Colors contact lenses and they feel fine. They are a little bit uncomfortable but that's maybe because my eyes get dry. I'm planning on buying Freshlook Color or Colorblends contact lenses and i've heard they are quite uncomfortable. So i was just wondering if i buy Freshlook Lenses and i've already tried other colored lenses will the uncomfortability level of the lenses be the same or will freshlook really be a problem?

How do colored contact lenses work without tinting your vision? I've always wondered how colored contact lenses work. Are they completely colored, or is there a clear spot in the center for the pupil? If they are completely colored, wouldn't blue contact lenses tint your vision blue, like sunglasses? If there is a clear hole for the pupil, how does the fact the pupil changes size affect things? I would think when the pupil got really small you would see a small circle of the original eye color around it, and when it got big it would tint the edge of your vision.

How can I get contact lenses with the prescription my opthamologist gave me? I've worn contact lenses for a few years. For my most recent check-up, I switched to an opthamologist who does not work with an optician. The opthamologist says that the prescription he gave me can get me contact lenses (as well as glasses), but he did not explain how. With my old optometrist, he'd examine my eyes, have me try a pair of contacts and then I'd order them in his office.

Is it safe to wear blue contact lenses on top of all white contact lenses? I recently bought some blue contact lenses but because my eyes are so dark, you wouldn't be able to see them. I already own some all white contact lenses (that are basically white on both sides) and thought that if I attached the blue ones onto the white ones and placed the contacts on my eye (from the white side) you would be able to see them. This was in fact the case after I tried them on. Is this in any way unsafe?

What is better, contact lenses or glasses to lower number in eye? Hello! I just took my eye glass and contact lenses exam, and I have a -2.0 in both eyes. What would be better, contact lenses or glasses to lower that number? Please give tips and share your experiences if possible. Thanks.

How do I tell if contact lenses are too tight? I have this irritating pain after several hours of wearing contact lenses. But I'm not sure If it is because of my contact lenses being to tight or I didn't handle it right or whatever. What should your eye look like when wearing normal soft contact lenses? Should the contacts cover the corneA by how many millimeters? My contacts cover the cornea by about 1 or 2 millimeters. Is that normal?

What brand of colored contact lenses look most realistic for dark eyes? I've seen some colored contact lenses on people with dark eyes and while they look nice from far away, when you get close, they look really fake. Is there a brand that blends the actual eye color better with the contact lenses color to look more natural and realistic?

What contact lenses are better than acuvue 2? I've been wearing acuvue 2 lenses for over 3 years and now I feel they're starting to lose my interest. I went three weeks straight with wearing my glasses and I went back to wearing my contacts about a week ago and they're causing my eyes to feel a little dry sometimes, but nothing major like tearing, blurry vision, etc. Just irritation and some itchiness. I know nothing's infected, too. What are some better contact lenses out there?

Where could I buy contact lenses that come only in one pair? I'm planning to use contacts for just one day (special occasion) and I want to buy ONLY one pair of contacts (not those one day contact lenses that come in a 30 or 90 pair pack)... Any help? And is the degree of eyeglasses the same as to contacts?

What color of contact lenses go good with black hair? Im gonna get contact lenses soon and im wondering if i should get colored lenses. What would go good with black hair, tan skin. I also want to know what the best brand is?

What brand of contact lenses should I buy to lighten dark eyes? I have brown eyes, and would like to try blue contacts. What contact lenses brand would you recommend for lightening dark eyes?

How do toric contact lenses correct an astigmatism? I have just had my old soft contact lenses changed to soft toric lenses, because of my astigmatism. And the change is unbelievable. I think I am actually getting better vision from them than from my glasses. So, how do they work to correct the astigmatism?

What happens to comatose patients who wear contact lenses? I am aware that prolonging the duration of contact lens wear is bad for your eye. However, if a person who wears contact lenses is in a coma, will medical workers remove the lenses for the patient? Am just curious if medical workers take this detail in consideration...I can imagine how bad it would be for a comatose patient to be sleeping with contact lenses on for a month!

What is the best brand for contact lenses? The above qustion is for all the brands out there. One more question. Out of the following brands, which is better: 1. Bausch and Lomb PureVision Contact Lenses 2. Acuvue Brand Contact Lenses They are both offering free trials for their lenses and I'm wondering which brand is the better brand. also if possible can you please list pros and cons of both brands. Thanks

What would an online retailer of counterfeit contact lenses be charged with? They sell fake counterfeit contact lenses and claim that those were genuine GEO contact lenses. Their product descriptions also state that the contact lenses were YEARLY disposable but it has been reported that they had to be disposed within a MONTH. Would the online retailer be charged with Trademark infringement? Fraud? Product misrepresentation? Am i correct? What other business crime has the internet retailer committed?

Does colored contact lenses show good on people with very dark eyes? My eyes are a very dark brown and i was thinking of wearing contact lenses, but i have had someone to tell me that colored contact lenses don't show so well on people with dark eyes. Is this true?

How many times do you replace your contact lenses case? I'm new to wearing contacts, and I often read that contact lenses case should be replaced every 3 months to prevent contamination. I plan to take very good care of my contacts, with cleaning and storing them, etc., so hopefully, that means I don't have to keep replacing the case. If you're a contact lenses wearer, please tell me how often you replace yours, and if you have had any problems by using the case for more than 3 months. Thanks.

What to do about contact lenses being mixed up? I took my contact lenses out of my eyes tonight and cleaned them, then I put a the left contact in the left container, and then put the right contact in the left container, so they were both floating around and I realized there were two. I quickly scooped one out and put it in the right side. I have Night & Day Contact lenses, and my prescription is the same on both sides (-.150) Or something, what do I do?

Is wearing Contact lenses in a film developing darkroom safe? I've heard rumours such as "wearing contacts while developing film will cause the chemicals to melt your lenses to your eyes". Since that idea has entered my mind, I've worn my glasses in the darkroom while processing black and white film. Do any of you wear your contact lenses in your darkrooms, or does this "quote" have a bit of truth to it?

What colour contact lenses look good on medium skin? I have short dark brown reddish hair and brown eyes which look really light in the sun. What colour contact lenses should I go for? And what are your opinions on contact lenses - fake, tacky, etc? Or should I just stick with my own eyes? Need some advice, thanks!

What is the longest length to wear contact lenses? For example I have 1 month long disposable contact lenses. However, I only wear contacts for special occasions which counts as a week per month. Does this mean I have to switch the contacts every month or is it the length of time you actually wear the contacts? Could I keep the contacts for the 30 days I wear them or throw them out every month? I have specific type of contacts so its rather expensive.

Is it safe to wear normal contact lenses even if I have astigmatism? I use Acuvue Contact Lenses for Astigmatism for about a year now. And I was wondering if I can wear a normal contact lenses? Like the Circle Lenses. I heard from someone I know that also have astigmatism that she is wearing circle lenses from Geo, not the Toric or the one for astigmatism. Is it safe? Will it damage my eyes? And do you know any site that I can buy circle lenses? Thanks!

How to choose contact lenses and where do i get them? Where can i get good contact lenses (which company makes the best ones)? Should I go to my eye doctor or to a eye glass company like Eyemart or Walmart Eye-something?

Where can I purchase contact lenses without a prescription? I have an outdated prescription for contact lenses. I know my vision has not changed and all I need is some new lenses with my old prescription. Am currently unemployed and money is tight. There has to be over-seas vision places that sells contact lenses without a prescription but am having no luck in finding any. Any help would be appreciated.

What are the most natural looking brown contact lenses? I have light green eyes, but I'd like to wear non-perscription brown colored contact lenses, just every now and then for a different kind of look. But opaque lenses are usually SO unnatural looking. Especially the ones that try and replicate natural iris lines/specles, etc. (it doesn't matter to me if they have an iris pattern or not---I just want them to look natural.) So what brand of brown contact lenses would you reccommend for light eyes?

What is the difference of monthly contacts lenses and continuous wear contact lenses? I am on a trial for monthly day contact lenses at the moment, but the optician has told me to only use them at a max of 12hrs per day because the eyes need oxygen. So if I want to use continuous wear ones, wouldn't them be bad for your eyes?

Is it safe to wear circle contact lenses even if I have astigmatism? I use Acuvue Contact Lenses for Astigmatism for about a year now. And I was wondering if I can wear a normal contact lenses? Like the Circle Lenses. I heard from someone I know that also have astigmatism that she is wearing circle lenses from Geo, not the Toric or the one for astigmatism. Is it safe? Will it damage my eyes? And do you know any site that I can buy circle lenses? Thanks!

My contact lenses feel uncomfortable once they are in my eyes? I use Bausch and Lomb multi-purpose solution for soft contact lenses. (My lenses are new and they are in good condition.) Should I buy a different solution for contact lenses? What is making my eyes feel itchy?

Is it possible to wear contact lenses over contact lenses? I am attending a cosplay contest and I was planning on getting some Uchiha contact lenses. I am as blind as a bat and getting the lenses with my prescription would be too expensive. I already own contact lenses so I was wondering if maybe I can put my normal contact lenses and then put the uchiha over them. Is that possible? Thanks

Can i get colored contact lenses with amblyopia (lazy eye) How about daily contact lenses? I have regular monthly contact lenses but i don't know if i can have daily contacts or colored.

How much does contact lenses cost in Australia? I have just recently been diagnosed with a rare eye condition called keratoconus and told by the optometrist that I will need to wear Rigid gas-permeable contact lenses to treat the condition. I have been reffered to another optometrist to deal with the condition and prescribe the contact lenses. Any help will be appreiciated.

How do I make my contact lenses less noticeable? I wear O2Optix contact lenses, and I was wondering how to make it so people can't tell that you are wearing contacts.

How often should I switch pairs of contact lenses? I have six pairs of contact lenses that should last me the next year. I wore one pair of contacts for almost four months without any problems, but now that I have these six new pairs, I'm wondering if I should just switch them every two months or should I just keep wearing the one pair until I feel the need to switch them out? Does it make any kind of difference? I have really healthy eyes and no problems with my contacts up until now, but this is the first time I've worn contacts (save for that first trial pair), so I am a little green when it comes to this stuff.

what is the difference between circle lenses and regular contact lenses? Theres this big thing going on about circle lenses having high dangerous risks, i don't understand the differences besides circle lenses giving your eyes an image that makes them appear bigger. I bought contacts about a month ago but as i'm thinking about it, i'm not even sure if they are contact lenses or circle lenses.

Can displaced contact lenses slip to the back of the eye and sever the optic nerve? I just had this horrifying feeling after my contact lens slipped behind my eyelid. I got it out, but I gotta ask - have there been cases where contact lenses slipped off the cornea, behind the eyeball, and did serious damage?

What color contact lenses looks good on brown? I want to get colored contact lenses. I have dark brown eyes, what color contact lens looks good on dark brown eyes?

How can I get rid of redness from wearing contact lenses? I wear contact lenses for about 13-15 hours a day and ive been getting like these red wavery veins from the outer side of my eyes. It could be from wearing contact lense too long , and maybe because the lenses itselfs making my eyes red. I hate it everytime i put them on, my eyes dont look clear and white. I also notice other people that wear contact lenses but their eyes look natural and pretty with no sign of redness/ veins. So what should i do ?

How can you find contact lenses lost in a pool? I lst my contact lenses in the pool and I can't find them. They are soft contact lenses. Any ideas?

What happens to monthly contact lenses if you continue to wear them for over a month? If you continue to wear monthy contact lenses, after a month of wearing them, what will happen? PS- i'm not planning on doing this, it's purely just a question

How well is the visibility through theatrical contact lenses? I just got contact lenses and wanted to get theatrical ones just to mess around with and scare some people. I want to know how well you are able to see through the lenses. Is it like looking through regular contacts?

How long does coloured contact lenses last? I want to buy coloured contact lenses and I don't know about this. Does coloured contact lenses last a long time or it depends?

How oxygen permeable should contact lenses be? I wear Biomedics brand contact lenses, and I think they are less oxygen permeable than Acuvue contact lenses. I wear them all day, but I do not sleep in them. I was wondering if lack of oxygen permeability can cause veins to grow into your eyes.

Are contact lenses hard to put on your eyes? I have been wearing glass for a long time, but I am planning on wearing contact lenses. So, are they hard to put on your eyes?

How do i get contact lenses when each eye has a different prescription? I have one quite bad eye, and the other is almost fine, i was wondering if this would affect me getting contact lenses such as making them dearer or something.

What brand of contact lenses do you wear? And on a scale of 1-10 how comfortable are they? I'm trying to find the right daily contacts lenses for me because I have really dry eyes. I just tried monthly contact lenses by proclear and they were awful. My right eye was all red and puffy. Plus I hate the hassle of cleaning my contacts lenses.

Can you get perscription contact lenses in color? I'm planning to get contact lenses next year in January. I have quite bad eye sight but I don't want to wear glasses anymore. I was just wondering, could I get contact lenses that benefit my sight as well as have different color? Or are they all the same?

How dangerous is wearing contact lenses if you are a hospital employee? I think there is an increased risk of catching some sort of eye infection particularly if the hospital is uncomfortably hot and its air is dry. Furthermore, the modes of transmission of communicable diseases is apparent with patient-staff interaction, which includes person-to-person (eg mucous, respiratory droplets, fluids/semi-fluids of enteric origins, and so forth), or person-to-object-to person. Is there any numerical data, or study that has been conducted that suggests an increased risk of hospital employees who uses contact lenses developing nosocomial eye infections?

What happens if your pupils dilate past your contact lenses? I have really poor vision (20/400 to be exact) and I wear hard-permeable contact lenses. This type of lens is much smaller than a regular contact lens (a little more than half the size of a regular lens). What will happen to my vision if my pupils dilate out past my contact lenses?

Contact lenses? Okay, so me and a couple of my friends are planning to go to Knott's Soak City ^^. Is it a bad idea to wear contact lenses? I think you're not allowed to swim with them but if water gets into them is that bad too?

How bad is it to wear contact lenses beyond the recommended use? I have extended wear contact lenses (I think that's what they are called) that can be worn every day for 2 weeks. Then I'm supposed to dispose of them and use a new pair. I usually only wear them when I work out which is about 2 hours a day. I'm on my last pair of lenses and don't have the money to get new ones yet. How much longer could I wear them? And what could happen if worn too long?

How long does it take to get Contact Lenses and how do I get them? I have a recent glasses prescription and just bought new glasses a week ago. I hate my new glasses and I just want to get contact lenses, been wearing glasses for a long time. I am going to Lens Crafters tomorrow, how long is the whole process until I can get the contact lenses? Thanks.

How long do contact lenses last in their package? I have one pair of contact lenses remaining which I ordered May of last year. They are still in their original package. (I haven't worn contacts since November.) Is it OK to wear them?

What is the probability that both of these adults wear contact lenses? In a certain suburb, it has been determined that 26% of adults wear contact lenses. Two adults are selected at random from this suburb. Given that at least 1 of these adults wears contact lenses, what is the probability that both of these adults wear contact lenses?

Contact LENSES? are contact lenses suppossed to be blurry and a bit uncomfortable when you first put them in? is it just your eyes getting used to them, or have i done them upside down? please can you give me some information as to what they should be like, and how you can tell if they're blurry because they're in wrong, or if they just dont work. any information please, i got them today and it's been a bit worrying as everythings gone wrong and i'm paying £15 for them a month! thank you! x x

What are the risks of wearing Daily Contact Lenses? I'm planning on getting Acuvue 1 a Day Moist contact lenses. And I'm planning on wearing them about 6 - 8 hours per day( mainly just for school) for 5 or 6 days a week. I know there are more risks for extended wear contacts, but how about daily contacts? My eyes are at about 4.50 degree. I'm planning to keep it as low as possible and do Laser eye surgery when i'm in my 20's. Thanks.

How to take contact lenses properly if you have a fine motor skill delay? Greetings my name is philippe I have recently bought contact lenses at the eye doctor. Due do to my fine motor skill delay I have a hard time applying the contact lenses properly. I also find taking out the lenses is extremely hard. I always need supervision to apply them and take them off at night. Note this is my first time applying these lenses. I would need easy safe tips on how to remove the lenses carefully and properly. I want to improve my fine motor skills by dooing this exercise.

What are the disadvantages of wearing contact lenses? People keep telling me it's going to be hard handling contacts because according to them; taking care of them would easily piss me off. What do you think about it; do you think that there's any disadvantage to wearing contact lenses?

How does an appointment to get contact lenses work? Well, I'm going to get contact lenses soon and I want do know what the doctor does. How do they measure the diameter of your eyes. Does wearing contacts for the first time feel irritating?

Can wearing contact lenses affect red-eye in photographs? I always always always have red eye in photographs, even when I am in a large group and nobody else has it and even when the camera used has red-eye reduction. I wear contact lenses and wondered if this could be the cause? If not, is it something to worry about? An eye condition for example? I don't imagine I am the only one wearing contact lenses in a large group I KNOW I am the only one wearing contact lenses as I know everyone in the photographs and nobody else wears them. I wouldn't have asked otherwise.

What is the best way to clean cloudy contact lenses? I have been wearing my contact lenses for a couple of days now. They have already become cloudy, and I have cleaned and disinfected them properly. I have been wearing contact lenses for almost ten years now. Is there anything that I can buy or do that may be able to salvage them?

How long can i keep contact lenses stored in the lens case? I wear weekly contact lenses and i dont wear them everyday. Im planning not to wear them for the next two days, so do i have to change their solution daily? Or can i keep them with the same solution for 2 days or more??

Is it unhealthy to wear contact lenses since it does not allow your eyes to breathe? Alright, so we all know that contact lenses does damage to our eyes to some degree. No matter what advertisements say, something that's constant touching the most sensitive part of your exposed body is obviously unhealthy. I'm 14 this year and i really need contacts. My glasses are extremely annoying and unfashionable, but I'm scared to get contacts. I don't know how i'll b able to put something into my eyeball. and how to pinch back out without assitance. I don't know how i will accept the fact that something's sticking to my eye all the time. I need to know what are the long term side effects of contacts lense, what damages it does to the eyes, and how healthy they are. Are there eye diseases related to contact lenses. And no, i'm talking about wearing CLEAN lenses. Not like dirty lenses cuz i know you can get infections from that. Anything important about contact lenses would be helpful to me please. i want them so bad but i need over come the fear first. thanks.

How often should you change your contact lenses? HI, I want to know how often am I supposed to change my contact lenses. I was told ever 2 weeks. I have my contacts on for 4 months. My sisters told me that I can go blind. So they are getting on top of me to change my contact lenses.

I need contact lenses but can I still get any job as a pilot? What would be the closest to being an airline pilot if I need contact lenses to correct my eyesight?

Best soft contact lenses to reduce glare while driving at night? I have been wearing soft contact lenses (Acuvue) for 15 yrs or more, but I find it difficult to drive at night because the street lights and headlights from passing cars glare so much. I'm wondering if I'll have better luck with another brand. Any suggestions? Thanks.

How long can you leave contact lenses in the case? I have regular 2 week contact lenses. Sometimes I don't wear them for a week. How long can I leave them in the case without having to replace the solution?

How to buy toric contact lenses for only one eye? I'm a first time contact lens wearer. I have slight astigmatism in my left eye and so I was told by my doctor to wear toric lenses. My right eye can wear just regular lenses. The question I have is, how can I buy these lenses so that I have toric lenses for my left eye and regular lenses for my right eye? Err, nevermind. I can just choose when ordering online to buy zero (0) boxes for the right eye.

How much do monthly contact lenses cost with insurance? I just got contact lenses today, and I love them. I was just wondering how much I will have to pay. I have vsp insurance They are soft, monthly clear lenses I get them at Pearle Vision I don't know what brand they are, sorry If anyone could tell me this it would be helpful, thanks!

What do you need to be able to buy contact lenses? what kind of prescription? I know that you require a prescription within 1 year to buy contact lenses. However, I already have measurement for my eyes (base curve, diameter) on my previous contact lens boxes. So can i just get an eye exam just for testing my refraction/power ? What i actually need are the refraction...I have my eye size measurement on the boxes of my previous lens. Or do I still have to get a prescription which lists my : - refraction/power - eye size to be able to buy lens?

What is the procedure to getting your first-time contact lenses? What are the exams/fittings dealie? Approximately how mush does the contact lens exam. fitting, and contact lenses themselves each separately cost? also, I don't have VSP, but my health insurance at kaiser covers most of the cost of Rx eye check-ups, wold they also cover the cost of contact lens eye exam? i know it varies depending on insurance, but can anyone give me some input on this?

How long can I use my contact lenses? I use disposable contact lenses - Bausch & Lomb SofLens (polymacon), 38. I've been wearing (these) contacts now for almost 4 months. I wear them almost everyday of the week, for about 12-14 hours a day. I don't sleep with them on and when they're not in use, I place them in the solution I was given (which I replace everyday). How long should I use each contact before disposing it? And is it a problem if I use a contact lens and within less than a week there is already a small tear at its edge? This has been happening to me several times within the past 3 weeks or so, so I've been throwing out a few lately. I don't think I've ever worn them for longer than a month...probably 3 weeks at the most.

How to practice putting in contact lenses ? I went to the optometrist yesterday to practice putting in my first pair of contact lenses. I could not do it. After about five minutes of trying, the lens tore. Now they have to order me a new lens and it will take about a week. I have now a week to practice so that I don't have trouble when I go back this Friday. Can I practice keeping my eyelids open while touching my eye with my index finger, or can it hurt my eye if I touch it with a bare finger? Any tips?

What is the best brand of colored contact lenses? I want to get green contacts for my brown eyes, which contact lenses are the best? I am asking for the brand, not the color...(eg. Freshlook, Acuve , etc.)

Which contact lenses allow for the best vision for people with astigmatism? How can I find a way to compare contact lenses for people with astigmatism? How do you determine what is considered to be a better quality contact lens? What contact lens provides for the most vibrant colors, details and maximum depth perception?

Do contact lenses or glasses protect you from TV or computer light? I have a prescription for glasses and contact lenses and I watch a lot of tv and play video games on a 40 inch TV. If so, does one protect you more than the other?

How are contact lenses expiry dates formatted? Hi, I recently purchased a pair of crazy contact lenses from an online store. When it arrived today, I discovered that the expiry date printed is: 201205. Are expiry dates on contact lenses vile read as dd/mm/yyyy or just yyyy/mm? Could someone please clarify this for me? Thanks in advance.

How do you know when to change your contact lenses? I got my first contact lenses about a month and a half ago and they told me I should change them every month, but that they may last longer. I take care of my contacts just fine, but how do I know when I should change them? I'm asking cause I don't want to be wearing them without knowing they're secretly damaging my eye.

What is the best contact lenses for dry eyes? I want to use contact lense but i have dry eyes and astigmatism 4 years ago the doctor told me I not a candidate for contact lenses but I know things have change now.

What are the most comfortable soft contact lenses to wear? I've tried many different brands and still haven't found one that I can wear more than 3-4 hours at a time. But I hear other people can wear them all day long with no problem. What contact lenses do you think are the best/most comfortable?

Is there any way to keep my contact lenses from expiring? I have a couple packages of unopened monthly soft contact lenses that I bought last year. According to the unopened packages, they are about to expire. From what I've gathered, it's the saline solution in which these contacts are submerged that expire (and evaporate), not the actual lenses themselves. Would it be a feasible and/or safe way to extend the expiration of these lenses by opening them up and re-storing them in fresh saline liquid?

What's the best brand to get colored contact lenses and how old do you have to be to buy them? I want to get colored contact lenses for when I start High School (9th grade) next year. I want green ones with a sort of brown color in the middle but I was wondering how old you had to be to buy them and which ones are the best brand to get? I know I want soft lenses and I know I want the 30 day ones (not everyday) but I'm not sure about the legal implications, prescriptions ect. Also I'm supposed to wear glasses but I don't if that alters anything.

What are the absolute best contact lenses? I wore contacts a few years ago, but I guess my eyes are sensitive because they were always really bothering me. I understand now that contacts are much better and more comfortable, even some that are supposedly so good you can't even tell they're there. What are the best and most comfortable contact lenses?

What is the best brand of contact lenses? My job requires me to spend majority of the time in front of the computer and my eyes get dry fast. I have been wearing glasses for the past 2 months, but I believe I am ready to wear contact lenses.

Do you have to pay for contact lenses through direct debit? For example, at Specsavers. If my contact lenses were £10 a month, is there no other way to pay apart from direct debit? I'm 16 you see and would like contact lenses before September. I asked my mum but for some reason she doesn't seem too keen. Could you help me please? Thanks in advance!

How to put contact lenses in your eyes? I was wondering how do you put contact lenses in your eyes cuz I have them and I know who to put them in but I have trouble. Do you have any tricks or tips to help make it easy for me to put them in?

How to buy contact lenses without description? I got my eye exam back to my country about a year ago but now I am running out my contact lenses. I want to order some online but I dont have any eye exam or prescription in the U.S. Is there any way that I can buy contact lenses online without the doctor's eye exam in the U.S.? I have all information I need for my eye vision.

What material are contact lenses made out of, and where can i find more information on the material? i need to write in detail about a material that contact lenses are made from, and about the structure of this material, and why it is suitable for its use in contact lenses. any help? thanks! xxxx

What happens if i wear daily contact lenses too long? I have daily contact lenses, and have been told that i can wear them for about 10 hours a day. They are daily disposables. Will wearing them for 13-14 (8am to 11pm) hours damage my eyes? Also, will forgetting to take them out at night (so wearing them for 24 hours by accident) damage my eyes? The lenses are boots premium lenses. Thanks to all who answer.

How much does contact lenses cost and the exam to get them fitted? How much does contact lenses cost and the exam to get them fitted?

what color of contact lenses should i use? I was wondering what color of contact lenses would look good in brown eyes i use the clear ones and im planning to get some colored ones any suggestions?. Really appreciate it...Im latino by the way :)

Is there any good way to sell new contact lenses I have leftovers of? I have several brand new unopened pairs of colored contact lenses I just ordered recently but I've decided to move on to another color. So what can I do with these 4, 5 pairs of brand new contacts now? Is there any forums I can tag a note on or any other options?

Mono Vision Contact Lenses VS Bifocal Contacts, do you have any experience with either or both? I am currently "trying" to work with mono-vision contact lenses. I have worn them for 5 days, and find them very difficult to see with. One lens is for close up, the other is for distance. Its difficult to adjust, and I am having no luck. I normally wear bi-focal glasses. I am looking for suggestions or your own personal experience with either or both of these contact lens methods.

What are the symptoms of over using my contact lenses? i keep my contacts in for months at a time, no problems what so ever. the longest i have had them in for is 9 months. i have had any problems yet but i want to know the symptoms of a problem if it begins to develop. will the problem happen over night. or does it take a long time to develop? and is everyone different. can somepeople where contact lenses for months and months at a time without any side effects?

Has anyone lied about not wearing contact lenses at the DMV when renewing a lisence? Can they really tell? I have always been borderline needing glasses or contacts to pass the vision test. I have to take my contacts out for a while to let my eyes adjust before taking it. I know they always ask are you wearing contact lenses. Has anyone just said no and took the test while they were in fact wearing them? Can they really tell?

How much does toric contact lenses usually cost? I'm going to the optometrist tomorrow, hopefully OPSM. About how much would the contact lenses cost? I have astigmatism. How much would the solutions cost? I need an estimated cost to know before-hand. Thanks!

Why does wearing contact lenses make everything appear bigger? my eyes seem small when i do not wear contacts,but when i wear contact lenses my eyes seem bigger,my face also looks bigger. which is the actual size of my face and eyes,the image with or without contact lenses?

How long does it take between placing an order for contact lenses and before they're ready? I'm planning to get contacts in the next day or so, but in slightly less than two weeks, I'll be going overseas. Will my contact lenses be ready by then? Thanks.

Why do contact lenses sting when first putting them on in the morning? I've been wearing contact lenses since I was in high school and this is just unavoidable. Every morning when I put them on they burn my eyes.

How long can I wear soft contact lenses ? I bought the Alcon 2 soft contact lenses for my eyes. How long should I wear them before replacing ?? I take them out and wash them everyday with Alcon lense solution. Will they affect my eyes if I use the same contacts too many times ?? Sorry, my bad, it's called the Acuvue 2 contact lenses.

What is a good mascara for contact lenses? I need a new mascara since my old one smells kinda funny. I wear contact lenses, have thin and short eyelashes, and needs a black mascara. I was thinking of buying Maybelline's great lash because i have a coupon but heard lots of negative feedback for it. Also, please only include mascaras that you can buy in drugstores. As much as I'd like to buy a DiorShow mascara, I can't afford $20 worth for a mascara. Thank you!

What are the most quality contact lenses out there? Price is not a factor. I just want to know which brand of contact lenses are best for my eyes. Thank you!

How often should I replace the solution in my contacts case for my hard gas permeable contact lenses? I have hard gas permeable contact lenses and would like to know how often I should change the solution in my contacts case. Also, when applying the contacts and taking them off, should I put some solution on my contacts?

When it comes to colored contact lenses, what is the difference between the enhancers and the opaques? I am planning to switch from wearing glasses to the acuvue2 colored contact lenses and I was wondering what the difference was between the enhancers and the opaques. I want them to look natural...not fake.

What is the best site to order contact lenses from? I've ordered my prescription contact lenses from 1800CONTACTS.com for years. They've been great, but lately, my money's been in a bit of a pinch and I'm just looking to see if there's another website that has good deals on contact lenses. Anyone know of one? I already use Focus brand and I have for years. I'm not looking to change brands. I'm just looking for a new place to order them. There isn't a Costco anywhere in my state...sad, but true...the closest Wal-Mart is a little over an hour away as well. I live in the middle of nowhere. Haha...

How can i remove my contact lenses if i wear acrylic nails? i LOVE getting my nails done but i just got contact lenses. Fortunately when i got them one of my nails had broke off so i've been using that finger , I can remove them with my other fingers but it takes much longer and is harder. Do you have any suggestions or tricks to get them out while wearing acrylic nails?

What can I do for contact lenses that go blurry while watching TV? I have astigmatism, and I have some BioMedics soft contact lenses that are quite comfortable. The only problem I have is that at night, after wearing them all day, when I'm watching TV one eye or the other always starts acting up. Going blurry on me and I have to keep putting the eyedrops in. I tried taking them out halfway through the day and letting them soak in their solution to see if it helped, but it didn't. Any suggestions?

Color Contact lenses - What are the best companies for astigmatism? (1) What are the best companies for getting a green or grey COLORED contact lenses for astigmatism? (2) Are disposables better or the ones you can use longer?

How expensive would it be to try contact lenses? I currently have to wear glasses. I have pretty poor vision (although I know people with worse vision who have used contact lenses). I already know (or at least have access to) my prescription, so how expensive would it be to try contact lenses? I can't seem to find price lists anywhere.

What the best way to store contact lenses? What the best way to store and keep your contact lenses in good condition? I made a deep mark in one of mine somehow, and had to get a new one for my left eye. If you use too much solution, like have them completely soaked in solution for days, can it put pressure on the lense, expanding it, or making it less of the lense shape and flatter? Just a thought! Thanks for any input.

Where can I buy contact lenses without a prescription ? Hi, I am currently residing in US on working Visa and don't have any Insurance. I am looking to purchase the contact lenses online without a prescription from eye doctor. Is there any website that doesn't require a prescription ? Greately appreciate.