Contact lens prescription is not quite right?

Question

I was very bad with my last pair of contacts. I kept having to go back to the doctor to get my prescription adjusted and, eventually, I gave up. I kept the last trial pair they gave me, and that was the end of it. About 7 months later (10 days ago), I developed a corneal ulcer in my left eye. (I know, I know....serves me right).

In any case, I took drops, the ulcer has healed, and my Dr. met with me Monday to fit me for new contact lenses. He prescribed the same exact lenses I was wearing two weeks ago (Acuvue Oasis, -7.0 and -6.5), so I expected to pop them in and see clearly again. However, as soon as I put them in (when I got home) I realized that something wasn't quite right.

I can't read street signs as well, I definitely can play pool, and even the computer screen is a bit blurry. I went back today and he tried to verify the prescription. He checked my eyes with the contacts in (even though the machine was fogging up b/c it was cold in there), and decided it may be time

Answer 1

some people are just not able to wear contacts, I've been wearing them for 19 years, my Mom however wore then for several years but is no longer able because of her Lupus or MS that's how they found out she had those diseases because of the change in her eyes. If I were you I would go see an eye doctor that specializes in eye disease or your regular doctor to rule those things out.

Answer 2

Mmm.... Such a change in visual quality could indicate keratoconus or cataracts.... Has your doctor tested you for those? Espcially keratoconus, because it could induce changes in astigmatism in ages older than 21. You should probably consult him and tell him what you wrote here.

Answer 3

Is your vision clear through the glasses prescription?  If not, you may have some irregularity in your corneal tissue (i.e.  the surface is not smooth)  Has your doctor done a topography reading?  this is an instrument that maps the surface of the eye and notes any irregularities in the shape.  Sometimes this occurs as a result of insult or injury to the eye.