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Posted: 08:44 - 20 Oct 2017 Post subject: Contact lenses - Wow! |
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I'm a glasses wearer, I've been wearing glasses since the age of 12. I've been wearing them so long now I don't really look like 'me' without them, so I've never been bothered about trying lenses.
Then, a couple of months ago, riding from Cologne to Amsterdam in non stop torrential rain, for hours, with the glasses steaming up every time we slowed to filter, and then getting rain on them when I had to lift the visor to clear the steam, and then having to stop to get the damn rain off the lenses that's come through the open visor because I can now see sweet fuck all, I decided there must be a better way.
So, finally pulled my finger out, got some lenses sorted, and this morning was my first ever ride without specs.
What a difference!! Not having to hold my breath at traffic lights to stop the glasses steaming up makes a very pleasant change, and being able to tuck into the bike without having to keep my head slightly lifted so I can see through the specs, rather than looking over the top of them if superb.
That combined with a much clearer field of vision without the frames in the way, I have no idea why I didn't try this years ago.
I realise that I'm probably the last person in the universe to arrive at this particular party, but, if there are any bespectacled riders out there who haven't given lenses a go, do it. It's a revelation! ____________________ Current bike - 2018 H2-SX, 2004 SV1000s, 2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF, 2017 Sherco SERF 300, 2003 Suzuki DRZ400 (stolen - AY53 JUU) |
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stinkwheel Bovine Proctologist
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Posted: 09:14 - 20 Oct 2017 Post subject: |
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I eye could wear contacts instead of glasses then it would be the no brainer of the century for me to get them.
Not all eye issues can be corrected with contacts.
For that poroblem there is an option to use only one contact.
'Monovision'
https://coopervision.co.uk/about-contacts/monovision-contact-lenses
After some time the brain will correct the anomaly of one eye corrected and one not corrected to appear comparibly normal.
It will not be 100% Crystal but if you don't do close work it is an option. They say. ____________________ Disclaimer: The comments above may be predicted text and not necessarily the opinion of MCN. |
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Posted: 09:22 - 20 Oct 2017 Post subject: |
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I used to have contacts, but got fed up with them drying out on the bike so went back to glasses. This was 20 years ago though, so it might be worth having another bash. ____________________ Chances are quite high you are not in my Monkeysphere, and I don't care about you. Don't take it personally.
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Posted: 10:33 - 20 Oct 2017 Post subject: |
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Cadbury wrote: | Although my distance prescription is pretty minor, I've got such a high level of astigmatism that I cannot realistically get contacts. The daily throwaway ones don't go any where near high enough to cover my prescription, and the custom made monthly lenses are prohibitively expensive sadly.
Would like to give them a go one day though. |
I have astigmatism too, I'm right on the borderline of what I can get away with for a disposable lens, although, according to the optician, just a few years ago I wouldn't have been able to get a daily lens, so I guess progress is being made.
I'm off to Spain in a week or so, for a weeks trail riding, it's going to be a total bonus to:
A) Be able to wear goggles without it resulting in instant glasses fogging
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B) Be able to buy as many pairs of cheap 'don't care if I break or lose them' sunglasses as I can get my hands on! ____________________ Current bike - 2018 H2-SX, 2004 SV1000s, 2016 Aprilia RSV4 RF, 2017 Sherco SERF 300, 2003 Suzuki DRZ400 (stolen - AY53 JUU) |
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Posted: 12:23 - 20 Oct 2017 Post subject: |
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Cadbury wrote: |
For regular, 'easy' prescription folk, then I agree, lenses can be dead cheap.
They get closer every year, but pretty much the only ones that are suitable for me would have to be custom made:
https://www.lenstore.co.uk/cooper-vision/toric-lenses/proclear-tailor-made-toric_p85
They are £83 per lens and they only last 3 months. Add in cleaning solution and other assorted accoutrements and I'd be closing in on £750 a year for contacts. As it is my glasses are around £500 every 12-18 months, and i'd want them too.
Also, my astigmatism means that the lenses have to be 'weighted' so they keep alignment correctly. Sadly, as you'd experienced, that means every time you blink (and the lenses shift) you get a second or 2 of blurry vision before they settle.
I'd spend the money if i knew they'd be good, but even my opticians don't really recommend them to me. |
My astigmatism is BARE MAD BRAH - Boots still fitted me up; albeit on my left eye (which is as good as useless) the prescription wasn't as strong as it should be, and it would have been expensive to do any more than that.
In the end we tried about 3 different brands but my eyes were just too dry and things were almost constantly blurry. No good but still, it was worth the try. |
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Posted: 17:40 - 20 Oct 2017 Post subject: |
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I'd be lost without my contact lenses.
- Always carry glasses with you just encase you, for whatever reason, encounter irritability in the eye throughout the day (more so if you're commuting).
- Put them in first thing in the morning or wash your hands thoroughly before you put them in.
- If you use any creams (face, hands etc.) put the lenses in before (also look out for any reaction -- red eyelids etc.)
- Take them out before you set about locking your bike up handling oily chains etc.
- Daily's > monthlies.
Some days my eyes are all like, "Nope, not today," never can put my finger on one cause.
Any eye infections I found optrex infected eye drops (boots chemist over the counter) on a five day course (you can't wear lenses throughout this point) did the job of getting rid of infection.
Certain shops, apparently, have troublesome environments for lenses wears: M&S and Boots, so says the guy I spoke to last (based on complaints he gets the most).
On the subject of dry eyes, as happens to me from time to time, you can get drops -- better to ask your opticians.
Can get lenses on the internet once you've got your prescription: I prefer opticians simply because of the health checks. ____________________ The do it all, T̶h̶e̶ ̶b̶r̶o̶k̶e̶n̶ ̶o̶n̶e̶,̶ ̶T̶h̶e̶ ̶b̶i̶g̶ ̶l̶u̶m̶p̶,̶ ̶C̶h̶o̶n̶g̶ ̶N̶o̶o̶d̶l̶e̶ |
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I'm fairly sure if I had to touch my own eyeball I'd faint. |
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I have -6.00 and -5.50. Contact eye lenses were in my life for the past 10 years. The best invention ever (#thelandofbeerrulesgooglethatup). No fogging up, near perfect vision and I get 1:1 image. For some reason, every glasses I use distort the image slightly, make things look smaller. A 10mm nut would seem like a 8mm when I wear glasses. I asked my ophthalmologist and he said, unless I want a surgery, nothing can be done. Plus, there's the limited peripheral vision with every glasses.
That is why I never drive/ride with glasses. I don't feel safe wearing them.
The surgery is an option, but my sight isn't that big of a limitation to my way of life, so I'm gonna give it a pass, for now at least. ____________________ '87 Honda XBR 500, '96 Kawasaki ZX7R P1, '90 Honda CB-1, '88 Kawasaki GPz550, MZ 150 ETZ
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Old Thread Alert!
The last post was made 6 years, 192 days ago. Instead of replying here, would creating a new thread be more useful? |
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