Best contact lenses for sports/dry eyes?

[Miramonti]

What are the best contacts for sports/dry eyes? I need some for playing basketball, but many years ago I tried to go this route, and they failed me miserably. Betting they've improved in the last 15 years, what are currently the best options?

Also, any suggestions where to buy said contacts for the best prices?

 

[William Gaatjes]

I suggest taking quality 1 day soft lenses. Not to expensive and when you lose one , it is not a financial disaster.

 

[Miramonti]

I suggest taking quality 1 day soft lenses. Not to expensive and when you lose one , it is not a financial disaster.

Sure, I'm open to that, especially since I'd only wear them a few days out of the week. As long as the ones I get are great for dry eyes...

 

[William Gaatjes]

Sure, I'm open to that, especially since I'd only wear them a few days out of the week. As long as the ones I get are great for dry eyes...

You can try to carry some contact lens fluid with you and some eye droplet fluid for when your eyes gets to dry.
I hope it helps...

 

[angminas]

I know it's not what you asked, but my eye dryness improved greatly when I dropped gluten and casein. Not sure how dry your eyes are or if you have any other problems, but there you go.

 

[Carson Dyle]

I suggest taking quality 1 day soft lenses. Not to expensive and when you lose one , it is not a financial disaster.

Is that a recommendation based on experience, or just an assumption?

Dry eye problems and contacts aren't a real good mix, although for a few hours a couple days a week, shouldn't be a real big deal for most people. You'll need a prescription for the lenses, so discuss it with your eye doctor.

I'd be leery of a recommendation made by another contact wearer. Unless they've experienced eye problems and have had to switch lenses often because of the problems, I doubt that most people have experience with more than a few different lenses. Personally, I've only worn three different lenses in 22 years of wearing contacts, so there's no way I could recommend a particular brand/model of lens. As for losing lenses, I'm not sure I've ever lost a lens in all that time of wearing them every day, although I've torn a few while handling them. I wear two-week lenses and the cost is only about $6 a lens, so losing or tearing one isn't a big financial deal. I suppose the daily wear recommendation might be a good one if you plan on losing them frequently.

 

[sdifox]

I would just go with prescription sport glasses/goggles.

 

[William Gaatjes]

Is that a recommendation based on experience, or just an assumption?

Dry eye problems and contacts aren't a real good mix, although for a few hours a couple days a week, shouldn't be a real big deal for most people. You'll need a prescription for the lenses, so discuss it with your eye doctor.

I'd be leery of a recommendation made by another contact wearer. Unless they've experienced eye problems and have had to switch lenses often because of the problems, I doubt that most people have experience with more than a few different lenses. Personally, I've only worn three different lenses in 22 years of wearing contacts, so there's no way I could recommend a particular brand/model of lens. As for losing lenses, I'm not sure I've ever lost a lens in all that time of wearing them every day, although I've torn a few while handling them. I wear two-week lenses and the cost is only about $6 a lens, so losing or tearing one isn't a big financial deal. I suppose the daily wear recommendation might be a good one if you plan on losing them frequently.

For me it is experience. I like sports and it is not uncommon to lose a contact lens and sporting with glasses i totally resent. I rather have no glasses at all on and look around with ~ -6.75 for both eyes.
Which makes me very near sighted.I have torn and lost contact lenses. And i normally also have 2 week lenses. But for people with dry eyes or other issues, 1 day lenses might be a good alternative since they are only worn for the time awake and active, say 12 hours. Those lenses can then be tossed away, preventing build up of material that might cause infected or irritated eyes.
I have had sometimes that i have a cold that how weird it sounds i had a dry eye. The only thing helping is not wearing a contact lens or just using eye droplets (distilled water) every hour.

 

[Miramonti]

You can try to carry some contact lens fluid with you and some eye droplet fluid for when your eyes gets to dry.
I hope it helps...

Thanks, I think I'd always have some in my bag. Years ago it wasn't enough...couldn't go more than a few minutes without needing drops.

I know it's not what you asked, but my eye dryness improved greatly when I dropped gluten and casein. Not sure how dry your eyes are or if you have any other problems, but there you go.

I believe it, altho eat very little dairy and try to keep wheat down to a minimum. Thanks for the tip tho.

I would just go with prescription sport glasses/goggles.

Ugh. This just doesn't appeal, but is a reasonable option if contacts fail.

 

[sdifox]

Thanks, I think I'd always have some in my bag. Years ago it wasn't enough...couldn't go more than a few minutes without needing drops.

I believe it, altho eat very little dairy and try to keep wheat down to a minimum. Thanks for the tip tho.

Ugh. This just doesn't appeal, but is a reasonable option if contacts fail.

I gave up on contacts in 1990... Just doesn't work for me. Used to play vball and I wore prescription goggles.

I also stare at a screen all day.

 

[LikeLinus]

Why not see an Optometrist / Optician?

 

[Miramonti]

I suggest taking quality 1 day soft lenses. Not to expensive and when you lose one , it is not a financial disaster.

Why not see an Optometrist / Optician?

Just got back. He recommended daily lenses because the hydration is always high, instead of extended wear, where they dry out over time. Since I'll only wear them a few days a week, it negates the higher cost, he sayd. He also didn't feel a specific brand was important. For trials, I have 1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism.

 

[William Gaatjes]

Just got back. He recommended daily lenses because the hydration is always high, instead of extended wear, where they dry out over time. Since I'll only wear them a few days a week, it negates the higher cost, he sayd. He also didn't feel a specific brand was important. For trials, I have 1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism.

I hope those lenses work for you, dry eyes and all. Day lenses can sometimes be a pain to insert and some are just bad new out of the package but in general it works fine.
I read there are some lenses that have a chemical added that is sort of hydrophilic, it attracts water and keeps the lens moist. But i personally would not feel comfortable to use that though...

 

[Miramonti]

I hope those lenses work for you, dry eyes and all. Day lenses can sometimes be a pain to insert and some are just bad new out of the package but in general it works fine.
I read there are some lenses that have a chemical added that is sort of hydrophilic, it attracts water and keeps the lens moist. But i personally would not feel comfortable to use that though...

Interesting. I had a heck of a time getting these in and out, but am not sure if it was my inexperience. I actually played with them outside for about 90 minutes after the appt. and didn't experience any issues or need for drops...so far so good!

 

[William Gaatjes]

Interesting. I had a heck of a time getting these in and out, but am not sure if it was my inexperience. I actually played with them outside for about 90 minutes after the appt. and didn't experience any issues or need for drops...so far so good!

YAY !

 

[Carson Dyle]

Are daily wear lenses thinner? Is that why they're more difficult to handle?

Interesting review on the Acuvue site. Seems appropriate.

I am prone to getting a dry eye or two and this lens didn't help with that at all. Moreover this lens often produced flawed lenses. I in every 2 pair that I tried on was blurry. I assume damaged in the manufacturing process or too sesnetive to the way I handled them. I would strongly suggest you look in to Acuvue Oasys Hydraluxe. these lenses feel like heaven and so far have not produced a single flawed lens. They are a bit thicker than my Acuvue moists but you don't feel a difference.

No, I would not recommend this product

https://www.acuvue.com/contact-lenses/acuvue-moist-1-day

 

[Miramonti]

Are daily wear lenses thinner? Is that why they're more difficult to handle?

Interesting review on the Acuvue site. Seems appropriate.


https://www.acuvue.com/contact-lenses/acuvue-moist-1-day

Good feedback. Oasis does get better reviews but a smaller sample (and relatively same review levels on another site). A bit more expensive.

 

[LikeLinus]

I use Oasis and I like them overall. I wear them 2 weeks at a time. Glad you went to a professional and got their recommendation.

 

[Fenixgoon]

take a look at ortho-k (corneal refractive therapy) lenses. you wear them to sleep at night and take them out in the morning. perfect for sports since you don't have to ever worry about losing a lens during a game.

had em for 15 years. and there are a lot of times i miss them, especially when i play sports (even casual games)

 

[MrSquished]

Just got back. He recommended daily lenses because the hydration is always high, instead of extended wear, where they dry out over time. Since I'll only wear them a few days a week, it negates the higher cost, he sayd. He also didn't feel a specific brand was important. For trials, I have 1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism.

I found a difference in brand. I work Acuvue Moist 1-Days for years. Randomly my optometrist asked me if I wanted to try something new. I said sure. He gave me BioTRUE 1 Days by Bausch & Lomb. I could notice they were more comfortable very quickly. It was quite noticeable after over a decade only using Acuvues. Might be worth a shot.

 

[Miramonti]

take a look at ortho-k (corneal refractive therapy) lenses. you wear them to sleep at night and take them out in the morning. perfect for sports since you don't have to ever worry about losing a lens during a game.

had em for 15 years. and there are a lot of times i miss them, especially when i play sports (even casual games)

Never heard of them, but sounds cool. Why did you quit them?

 

[Miramonti]

I found a difference in brand. I work Acuvue Moist 1-Days for years. Randomly my optometrist asked me if I wanted to try something new. I said sure. He gave me BioTRUE 1 Days by Bausch & Lomb. I could notice they were more comfortable very quickly. It was quite noticeable after over a decade only using Acuvues. Might be worth a shot.

I'm going to ask if he has any other samples.

 

[Fenixgoon]

Never heard of them, but sounds cool. Why did you quit them?

i don't get much sleep, and since the effects rely on having a decent amount of sleep, i felt glasses would provide more consistent correction throughout the day (my biggest concern was driving at night after a long day). now that i have glasses again, i remember all the things i could do with the ortho-k lenses that are now more difficult and/or annoying - swimming, any kind of sport, motorcycling, etc.

i suppose i could always go back if i really wanted, but i figure in 5-ish years i'll pony up for lasering mah eyeballs.

 

[Miramonti]

i don't get much sleep, and since the effects rely on having a decent amount of sleep, i felt glasses would provide more consistent correction throughout the day (my biggest concern was driving at night after a long day). now that i have glasses again, i remember all the things i could do with the ortho-k lenses that are now more difficult and/or annoying - swimming, any kind of sport, motorcycling, etc.

i suppose i could always go back if i really wanted, but i figure in 5-ish years i'll pony up for lasering mah eyeballs.

The sleep requirement would kill it for me. However lasiks has entered the thought process in the last few days. I've got regular glasses, computer glasses, and now contacts...near 100% fix with no maintenance or physical items put in or take along has become appealing, and I plan to research good procedure options in the area soon.

 

[Not So Mild]

I've been wearing Acuvue Oasis for Astigmatism for 8 years now. I wear them for about a month (sometimes I get lazy/poor and wear them for MUCH longer) then swap them out. They work out pretty well. They are the only contacts I've worn however, so my opinion doesn't come with much weight.