I'm getting contacts soon.. Any advice?

Question

My main reason for getting them is because I'm just sick of glassses and I'm getting more into sports. Which brand is the best in your opinion?

Answer 1

Best to ask your eye doctor what would work best for your eyes.

You could ask your doctor about breathable silicone lenses (there are serveral brands.) These are better for you since they allow more oxygen to reach the eye.

Also, depending on the lens, you can sleep in them. I highly recommend the silicone lenses since you will probably forget atleast once and fall asleep with your lenses on.

Sleeping with lenses not designed for sleep may hurt your eyes. (I have not had this happen to me, but this had happened to a close friend of mine - fell asleep with a lens in his eye and it dryed out and scratched it - this was with lenses not rated for sleeping.)

Daily lenses are also good if your prescription is available in daily. I have not yet seen silicone lenses in daily form, so the trade off is a less breathable lens in exchange for not having to clean your lenses.

Although they are a little more expensive, dailies may be good in your situation since you will have many lenses in case you lose one while playing sports.

Answer 2

I like the disposable ones because it means you don't have to worry about deep cleaning your lenses every week or two. You can just put in a fresh pair.

Also with disposables you can try out different brands. I have sensitive eyes, so this is important to me.

Answer 3

Acuvue Oasys are extremely comfortable. I run track so these contacts have helped alot.

Answer 4

acuvue is the best...i use acuvue 2 since i have normal eyes. Acuvue oasis is good for dry eyes and the ones that you change daily are good if your not too organized. but your eye doctor will tell you which contacts are the best for you.

Answer 5

Acuvue Oasis!! Can't even feel them