Gas Permeables

[Splinterhands]

Does anyone wear them or previously worn them? Do you like them? I just had my eyes examined and fit for a pair of Polycon II RGP lenses. Comparing them to soft contacts, I've read they accumulate less deposits, provide sharper vision, don't dry out as easily, and are comfortable after getting used to them. I've tried wearing toric lenses but the constant shifting/dryness was distracting. My glasses have always given me 20/15 vision, but I want the balls to look "bigger".

 

[Barbara]

Does anyone wear them or previously worn them? Do you like them? I just had my eyes examined and fit for a pair of Polycon II RGP lenses. Comparing them to soft contacts, I've read they accumulate less deposits, provide sharper vision, don't dry out as easily, and are comfortable after getting used to them. I've tried wearing toric lenses but the constant shifting/dryness was distracting. My glasses have always given me 20/15 vision, but I want the balls to look "bigger".

I've been wearing contacts for 36 years and you'll be happy with the rigid gas perms vs the soft lenses. Plus, you'll be able to focus a split second quicker with the rigid lens vs the soft lens.

Barbara

 

[Snapshot9]

I wear them ...

I have worn Polycon 2's since they were first an experimental lense, and I like
them. Much better than any soft lense you will find. Soft lense cloud up too
easy or get deposits on them, plus your eyelids don't drag like they do over
soft lenses.

 

[OldHasBeen]

What is the exact name for these?

These sound great. I hope they sell them at Sam's Clubs.

TY & GL

 

[Splinterhands]

These sound great. I hope they sell them at Sam's Clubs.

TY & GL

They are custom fit to correct the imperfections of your cornea, so I don't think Sams Club would have them. The doctor could probably have them made for you. Mine were $75 per lens.

 

[Jude Rosenstock]

Does anyone wear them or previously worn them? Do you like them? I just had my eyes examined and fit for a pair of Polycon II RGP lenses. Comparing them to soft contacts, I've read they accumulate less deposits, provide sharper vision, don't dry out as easily, and are comfortable after getting used to them. I've tried wearing toric lenses but the constant shifting/dryness was distracting. My glasses have always given me 20/15 vision, but I want the balls to look "bigger".

I wore RGP for about 11 years before switching to soft lenses. There are pros and cons for both that you should consider. RGPs are easier to handle. Cleaning is simpler and there's less strain on your eyes if you happen to fall asleep with them, at least, that's from my experience. However, your eyes become incredibly sensitive to dust. I wouldn't recommend wearing them while playing baseball. Also, when you do get dust in your eye, the pain is like nothing you've ever felt.

The soft lenses I switched to are an incredible comfort throughout the day. I don't worry about dust or pollen, they rarely move off the center of my eye and they're incredibly cheap so if I lose them, it's not a lot out of pocket. However, if I happen to fall asleep with soft lenses on, I can't wear them for days.

In sum, when I'm being responsible, I love soft lenses. When I wake-up after a few hours and realize I still have my lenses on, I wish I never switched from RGPs. Even when I was as irresponsible as it gets with RGPs, I could always put them back on the next day. That's simply not the case with soft lenses.

 

[Splinterhands]

I wore RGP for about 11 years before switching to soft lenses. There are pros and cons for both that you should consider. RGPs are easier to handle. Cleaning is simpler and there's less strain on your eyes if you happen to fall asleep with them, at least, that's from my experience. However, your eyes become incredibly sensitive to dust. I wouldn't recommend wearing them while playing baseball. Also, when you do get dust in your eye, the pain is like nothing you've ever felt.

The soft lenses I switched to are an incredible comfort throughout the day. I don't worry about dust or pollen, they rarely move off the center of my eye and they're incredibly cheap so if I lose them, it's not a lot out of pocket. However, if I happen to fall asleep with soft lenses on, I can't wear them for days.

In sum, when I'm being responsible, I love soft lenses. When I wake-up after a few hours and realize I still have my lenses on, I wish I never switched from RGPs. Even when I was as irresponsible as it gets with RGPs, I could always put them back on the next day. That's simply not the case with soft lenses.

I'm into running/high impact aerobics and I'm a little worried about one "popping" out. Have you ever had an RGP dislodge from your eye from physical activity? I can't imagine having one fall out playing pool unless I'm dodging a flying cue ball from an adjacent table.

 

[Jude Rosenstock]

I'm into running/high impact aerobics and I'm a little worried about one "popping" out. Have you ever had an RGP dislodge from your eye from physical activity? I can't imagine having one fall out playing pool unless I'm dodging a flying cue ball from an adjacent table.

Only once did I have one pop-out. They'll move around a little though, especially if you rub your eye the wrong way. I'd be careful wiping the sweat from your brow while working out.

 

[Rickw]

Jude,

I used to wear contacts all the time. If you fall asleep with your soft lens in, have some sterile saline readily available and if you flush your eyes right after waking, it lessens the irritation considerably. I had the corrective laser surgery on my eyes about 7 or 8 years ago and it has been great!