Quick contact lense question!?

Question

Ok I don't have very bad vision but I can't see to well far away so I'll probably be getting some contacts. Although the doctor said I would have to get ones for astigmatism. So when I go will they give me a pair the same day? Or do I have to wait? Also I don't have glasses but I'll probably still be getting both. What should I expect? Also it doesn't bother me really to touch like the white part of my eye so will I have a lot of trouble putting them in and taking them out? Any other tips or things I should know would be great. Thanks!

oh and do they give you a case or do you have to go buy one and btw its just a locally run eye doctor not any big one like pearle vision

Answer 1

They might give you two until you get your whole box of lenses. Getting glasses its just like picking out a bike get one that you like and works for you. They will let you put in your contacts to see if you can do it, it might take a while to get because it can be really frustrated when it doesn't work out but if you relax and not stress out you should be okay. They should let you get a case while your their. Hope this helps!

Answer 2

If you need contacts for astigmatism you need what's called a toric lens...it's specially weighted to correct the astigmatism.

More than likely you will need to wait for trial lenses as most places (even Pearle Vision) do not stock those trials...there are just too many combinations.

You need to have glasses for a backup...it's just the best way to handle things...if you ever had an infection (although if you follow all instructions you shouldn't) then you will need to stop wearing your contacts.

One thing to remember when inserting or removing lenses at first is to keep your eyelashes held firm...you place the lens on the tip of index figure (of the opposite side of the lens you are inserting) and with your other hand pull your top eyelashes gently up and hold them tight to your head...with the middle finger of the hand with the lens on it...do the same thing with the bottom lashes...this will partially take care of your blink reflex...then point the lens toward your eye, stare at it (don't look away as it gets closer...this may be hard for you at first but you'll get it!) once the lens actually touches your eye there will be a little suction action and it should be in place...let go of your lashes and blink a few times to settle the lens.  

if the eye doctor is supplying you with contacts they should set you up with a trial solution kit including a case...if not you can get them anywhere...

good luck!

Answer 3

Putting the contacts in:

You want to wash your hands because you may have dirt and oil on them...not good for contacts.  I typically place a contact at the tip of my pointer finger.  Then I look off to side and place the contact on the white part of my eyes.  I roll my eye around a couple of times and the contact goes directly in place.  Just to make sure there are no air bubbles, I close my eye and gently pat my eye lid.

Here is what I posted on someone else's question about removing contacts:

First wash your hands. I put some contact solution on my pointer finger. Then I push the contact to the side of my eye (away from your nose) and typically the contact will either roll up or loosen up where I can blink it out. If not, then CAREFULLY (while contact is to the side of your eye), use your pointer and thumb to grab the contact.(I don't really trust that method too much because you can tear your contact or scratch your eye.

If you are going to have to get toric lenses (astigmatism), depending on the prescription, the dr. may have to order your trial pair.

You typically get a starter kit when you get contacts.  It includes a small bottle of whatever contact solution your dr. told you to use, as well as a contact case.  I still would purchase more contact cases.  I do clean mine out with hot soap and water, but I typically throw them away after using them for a month.

I do recommend you buy glasses as well.  Every so often you need to let your eyes breath, so having glasses is a plus.  

Also, make sure you go back to your follow up contact visit to let your dr. know if the prescription written for you works.  Typically when you wait a long time to go back, they will charge a office visit fee.

Answer 4

some eye doctors do have extra contacts on their office but they are just trial lenses.They have to be sure you can wear contacts before they order you some.Getting regular glasses is a good idea just in case you get an eye infection or lose a contact lens you'll have something to see with.