What is the best brand for contacts?!


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What is the best brand for contacts?

i wear glasses and im planning on getting contacts... again...last time i got contacts my eyes reacted to them... i need to know a good brand that ont hurt my eyes and helps my astigmatism..... HELP


Answers:

This is something that you and your doctor are going to have to work out together. Just keep in mind that if you have astigmatism, fitting lenses that are right for you WILL take time. You can't expect to get a perfect, comfortable fit right away. If you persist in finding a good lens, then you will be successful in wearing contacts.

I have worked as an optical technician for four years, and I've assisted probably thousands of new contact lens wearers. There has never been one "perfect" contact lens that worked for everyone, especially not for people with astigmatism. Your best bet is just to mention to your eye doctor that you have had trouble in the past, and be specific about your needs. There are toric lenses that last one year, are replaced twice a year, four times a year, every month, or every two weeks...they are even perfecting daily disposable toric lenses. SO, explain your preferences (is comfort more important than being able to see 100% clearly?) and remember that you might have to make a compromise here or there, but you probably won't. There are many, many people who wear toric lenses who are thrilled with them.

If your eye doctor doesn't seem receptive to trying new lenses until you get just the right ones (without charging you anew for each follow-up), or if he seems in a rush to put you in to one specific lens, then you really need to go to a different eye doctor. The truth is, many doctors receive discounts when they order a certain amount of a certain lens, so they might want to push you into that lens. DON'T be pushed around. Insist on comfort and vision quality. Good luck!




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