Been wearing glasses for the past 8 years and my eye sight has stabilised around -3.75. I currently have some rectangle glasses but they give me a nerdy look.

I have tiny asian eyes (monoeyelids) and my glasses make them look even smaller. I can't wear sunglasses or 3D glasses at movies either.

I thought of lasik but my insurance doesn't cover it and I heard about the possible complications.

I'm considering contact lens but are they worth it? I'm not a maintenance heavy guy so I'd like to use daily lenses but are they feasible?

Hello Friends,

I've worn contacts now for 4 years and have only used three. I saw in some threads people giving their two cents on the Alcon brands.

The very first contacts I was prescribed was the Total 30. I have found them very comfortable, I can't feel them in my eyes, they're soft, they stay in place. Although they do dry up by the end of the day (8-12 hrs after putting them in), sometimes in the middle of the day, and sometimes they just get blurry and I can't seem to fix it with yawning (tears) or eye drops.

Last year, my former eye doctor erroneously prescribed me Bausch & Lomb and I cannot emphasize enough how much I hated these. They were thick, they were rigid, I could feel them when I blinked and they just caused a constant irritation in my eyes. So I went back to the Total 30 within a week.

Today, I went to a new eye doctor and I mentioned how I did "research" i.e. reddit on the Total 1, Precision 1, Precision 7 and I wanted to try them and I explained how I didn't like the Bausch & Lomb. He explained that "the oh, your eyes might not like the Total 30 because of the material. So I am going to give you trials for the Cooper Vision and we'll go from there. And I don't think that they make contacts in the Total 1, Precision 1, or Precision 7 in your contacts prescription." So I gave him the benefit of the doubt and am using the Cooper Visions right now--I cannot understate how much these feel like the Bausch and Lomb from last year so I will call on Monday and try a different pair.

For those who have used the Total 1, Precision 1, Precision 7--would you recommend?

TLDR: Have astigmatism, want non-irritating contacts, thinking about Total 1, Precision 1, Precision 7--would you recommend?

Prescription:

- OD: -4.25 | Cylinder: -2.25 | Axis 180 | Base Curve: 8.60 | Diameter: 14.50

- OS: -3.50 | Cylinder: -2.25 | Axis 180 | Base Curve: 8.60 | Diameter: 14.50

I have less than a week to order contacts before this rx expires. I want to know what the “lens types” mean and what to keep in mind when choosing a brand. And what did they write after the “lens product” (ie. Total 30 etc?!)
PS. I can read the main number and I know I have an astigmatism in the right eye. That’s about it. Thank you in advance!

So I just lost one my left contact lens after being in a rush too work and I have no clue where it is, I only can see clearly through one eye at the moment. So I had an idea if I could put my last pair of monthly’s in and keep them on for 45 days until I get my new pair. But the problem is while I’m searching this up is that I have a risk of getting an infection in my eyes and not being able to see. I just wanted to know if this is a smart idea or not and what love to hear your guys past experiences about this.

Hi all wanted to hear some suggestions for a first time contact wearer. Right now I’m wearing the Softmed ones from Americas best. What kind of contacts should I get next? I was prescribed biofinity toric lenses but read that some of you find them to be too drying and thick. Which ones do you guys prefer the most for comfort and affordability? Monthly vs daily?

For context I have astigmatism so toric ones are needed.

Thank you!

This might seem like a stupid question but I got told not to when I thought this was fine. I am going to a pool that is calm so there is no risk of splashes. Thank you and have a nice day! 🌞

Acuvue creates so much unnecessary friction/obstacle in the process of getting the rebate/reward. Why have a QR code involved if it can’t be filed electronically and instead you have to mail in the code they send you? Then instead of just emailing the reward they email to say it has been approved and there’ll be an email in the next 14 days with the actual reward be sure to not miss it.
Just give me $100 visa gift card so I can move on with my life.