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What are alternative products if you are allergic to contacts?

i wore contacts for roughly 6 months prior to developing an allergic reaction to them. my symptoms included bloodshot eyes, itchy eyes (after taking them off), also they became extremely uncomfortable after wearing them for more then 30 min. My optomitrist also said i developed bumps underneath my eyelids, due to the allergic reactions. i have tried daily, weekly, and monthly disposables. NONE work. are there other products that will not cause such an allergic reaction?

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1. I have really sensitive eyes, too. There are many different kinds of contacts that are made out of different materials (not just different period between throwing them away). If you are able to try a bunch out, you may find a kind that works for you. It just really depends on your eyes. Also, the cleaning solution can be irritating as well. I was given this little thing that you put your contacts in, squirt the solution in, and let it sit overnight. It's basically peroxide, so it cleans the lenses without leaving anything else on them, as it turns to water overnight. (This type of solution should obviously never, ever be put into the eyes.) When using this type, you can just use saline if you need to re-wet the lenses. As for me, I gave up on finding a comfortable pair after trying three or four different kinds. I'll stick with my glasses!
2. try some glasses....you can pick out some cool ones too...and no, glasses wont make you look like a dork. =]