I would love to wear contact lenses instead of glasses, but my eye doctor said no and didn't give me a reason.

Question

I would love to wear contact lenses instead of glasses, but my eye doctor said no and didn't give me a reason. Here is my story. When I was 2 I had surgery in both eyes to correct my eyes being crossed. I have scars on the eye muscle from the surgery. At least that is what I would think because they ajusted the position of the muscle to correct it. Anyway, I was told that my nerves were tilted. I was researching on rigid gas permeable contact lenses and I think they would be good for me since they can be specifically shpaed to your eyes. Should I go to another eye doctor because I think that is so unfair. I know people who are 13 who have contact lenses and I am 23. Also, I found out that the RGP lenses require less care and can last for two years. My vision is 20/400 without glasses. Any ideas on how much they would cost me. Are they covered by insurance? I really need your help. Please! Thank you in advance. =)

Answer 1

Call your eye doctor and ask him/her why you can't wear contacts.

Answer 2

if he doesn't give an explanation then he's another idiot who tries to exercise power upon you, seek another

Answer 3

Just ask your doctor what his reason is.  I've been having terrible eye problems from contacts, they just aren't for everyone.  Age doesn't matter.  I got my first pair at age 9 and didn't have trouble until I was 31.

I think something in your history is contraindicating your use of contacts.  He should have explained it better.  Go ahead and seek a second opinion, but find out the reasoning for the first opinion before you do.  He should have explained that to you.