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I put my contacts in today (I've been wearing them for a few days now), but they're irritating my eyes and everything looks super red. It's like all my blood vessels are showing because I've been crying. Any recommendations?

Just grab some Refresh Contacts or Height eye drops.

rustymarlin39 said:I put my contacts in today (I've been wearing them for a few days now) and they're irritating the hell out of me. My eyes are bright red, too—looks like I've been sobbing all day. Any advice?

Try some eye drops, artificial tears, or even just a bit of contact lens solution. If you have some Renu, that usually does the trick. If that doesn't work, just take them out and don't bother putting them back in for the rest of the day.

Refresh Contacts isn't doing the trick. Maybe try Blink? I noticed on the Height website they say it's not allowed for contact lens wearers.

rustymarlin39 said:Refresh Contacts isn't doing squat. Maybe try Blink? I think the Height guidelines say they shouldn't use them.

Honestly, you might just be better off taking them out for the day. You probably just got some dust in there and irritated your eye.
Or something along those lines...

Whenever I use Refresh Contacts, it feels like my eyes are drying out. There’s no stinging, just this sensation that they're being dehydrated. Is that actually possible?

Hey there,

I’ve managed to dig up just about every piece of information I could find regarding contact lenses. I’ve been wearing soft lenses for five days now, and the vision is still incredibly hazy. One blink and everything is crystal clear; the next blink and it’s back to fog. It’s enough to drive you insane.

There is just one more thing I need to figure out. Does anyone have any advice on the easiest way to remove soft contacts? Every single day is an hour-long struggle because the lens gets stuck so badly I can barely get it out. I end up sliding it from one eye to the other, and only after a massive amount of effort can I finally get it to bunch up at the edge so I can pull it out.

Thanks, everyone. 🙂

Try using one hand—say, your left—to pull your upper eyelid up, then use your right thumb to pull the lower lid down. From there, just use your index finger and thumb to gently grab the lens from the side and squeeze. You might struggle a few times at first, but don't let it get to you. Good luck...
Make sure your hands are clean and everything is wiped down, obviously...

I finally sorted out the solution issue; the liquid itself seems fine, I think I just overdid it on the wearing time. Thanks for all the advice!
Now, here’s the next thing—is anyone else dealing with eyelid irritation???
Does this happen to you? I need to pop in some new ones soon (these have been in for three months), but I'm starting to doubt if that's even the culprit since they're probably reaching their limit anyway.
Help........ me...........

So, I’ve been trying out these soft contact lenses for a few days now, but man, I just cannot get them to stay put—not really. I mean, I manage to get them in, sure, but after maybe half an hour or an hour, one of them always seems to slide right out of my eye. It’s driving me crazy. Does anyone actually have some real advice for this?
🙂

placidstag17 said:I sorted out the solution issue. The liquid is fine; I think I just wore them too long. Thanks everyone for the advice!
Now for the next problem: are my eyelids swelling up???
Does this happen to you? I need to put in new ones soon (these are three-month ones), and I'm wondering if the issue isn't just that they're worn out???
help........ me...........

My eyelids are swelling too, though I suspect it's because the lenses are irritating me. Does anyone else have sensitive eyes? What lenses can you recommend? Mine feel scratchy..
Price isn't my main concern right now. As long as they are monthly or three-month supplies..

placidstag17 said:Use one hand (say, your left) to pull your upper eyelid upward, then use the thumb of your other hand (your right, in this case) to pull the lower lid down. From there, use your index finger and thumb to gently pinch the lens from the side. You might struggle a few times at first, but don't lose hope... good luck...
obviously, make sure your hands are clean and everything is wiped down, blah, blah...

I tried it, and let me tell you, I am no prodigy. Every time I try to grab the lens with both fingers, my entire eye just slides upward. My eyes are pretty narrow, so I can't even open them wide enough to fit both fingers in there to actually get a grip on the lens.

Roger Ramos27 said:I tried that, but I'm just not a natural at this. My whole eye just slides upward when I try to use two fingers to grab the lens. We tend to have narrow eyes, so I can't even pull them wide enough to get both fingers in there and actually grab the contact.

I take mine out by pulling my lower lid down really hard with one finger—it looks pretty messy—and then I literally "scrape" the lens down with a finger from my other hand. Once it settles into the lower eyelid crease, I just pinch it between two fingers! My doctor taught me that trick.

rustymarlin39 said:My eyes are watering, but I think it's because my lenses are irritating them. Does anyone else deal with sensitive eyes? What brands can you recommend? Mine are just scratching...
Price isn't my main concern right now. Whether they are monthly or quarterly doesn't matter..

I've been wearing contacts since I was 14, and I'm 42 now.
Soft lenses have been around since I started using them here in the States.
Just letting you know how much experience I actually have!😬

I would definitely suggest going with bi-weekly lenses for hygiene reasons and because they're so easy to maintain—you don't need all those messy tablets or extra supplies, just some multipurpose solution.
My daughter has worn contacts for almost 10 years now, and she uses the soft Johnson & Johnson Acuvue bi-weeklies.
She tried a few other brands (it was hard to find some of them sometimes), but these are by far her favorite.
I ordered the Acuvue Advance with Hydraclear from that link, and she put them in today and said they're the best she's ever had!
She can't feel them at all; she honestly didn't even believe she had them in because they were so comfortable.
They cost about $15 or so per box of 6 online, and I really recommend them to you.
The prices they charge us at local optical shops are absolutely insane!

Over all these years of wearing contacts, I've thrown out quite a few after just a few minutes. You can tell immediately when something is wrong with a lens, and it's best to just toss it.
There's no point in messing around with your eyes.
They aren't always perfect; they're so delicate that they can get damaged really easily.

Honestly, those little cleaning devices—like a "washing machine" for lenses—are pretty useless in my opinion.
Maybe they help with long-term lenses that need a deeper clean after a while, but that's about it.

Not every contact lens works for everyone.
There are so many different types out there, and if your eyes are even slightly sensitive, your options are pretty limited.
You'll probably have to try a few different kinds first.
And no, I'm not a spokesperson for Johnson & Johnson, I promise!😬

It might also be that the solution isn't working for you.
Complete is perfect for me, even though I hear plenty of people complain about it.
A few years ago, I bought what I thought was this "perfect" solution, and it was terrible—my eyes stung so badly I had to throw the lenses away.

jadesailor14 said:I've been wearing contacts since I was 14, and now I'm 42.
Soft ones have been around since they first hit the market here.
Consider this my credentials to show you how much experience I actually have. 😬

I would definitely recommend getting bi-weekly lenses for better hygiene and ease of care; you don't need tablets or various solutions, just some multipurpose solution.
My daughter wears them too, for almost 10 years now, specifically the soft Johnson & Johnson Acuvue bi-weeklies.
She tried others (there were supply issues a few times), but these are the best for her.
I ordered the Acuvue Advance with Hydraclear from that link, she put them in today, and says they've never felt better.
She can't feel them at all; she didn't even believe she had a lens in because there was zero sensation.
Online, they cost about $30 per box of 6, so I highly recommend them.
The local optical shops around here charge an insane amount.

Throughout all these years of wearing contacts, I've tossed quite a few in the trash after just a few minutes; you know immediately if something is wrong, and it's best to just ditch them.
There's no point in messing around with your eyes.
They simply aren't always perfect; something that delicate can be damaged very easily.

That cleaning device—the "washing machine" for lenses—is pretty useless in my opinion.
Maybe it has some use for long-term lenses that need a deeper clean after a while.

Not all lenses work for everyone.
There are so many different types; if your eyes are sensitive, your options might be limited.
You'll probably have to try a few different pairs.
I haven't heard anyone complain about the Johnson & Johnson ones—and no, I'm not a sales rep! 😬

Maybe it's the solution that isn't working for you.
Complete is perfect for me, even though plenty of people complain about it.
A few years ago, I bought what I thought was a "perfect" solution, and it was terrible; my eyes stung so badly I had to throw the lenses away.

Thank you so much, your advice is always excellent! I think I have very dry, sensitive eyes. I have sensitive skin, so I can only use the finest creams (and the most expensive ones, obviously), so I assumed it would be the same with my eyes. I'm going for an eye exam this Saturday, so I'll discuss getting some lenses specifically for sensitive eyes there. I'd love to try those Acuvue ones, especially the bi-weeklies. I've also heard that Proclear are good for sensitive eyes.
I enjoy wearing contacts, but I really can't deal with them when they're this uncomfortable.🙂 I can literally feel the edges of the lenses in my eyes. But I'm not giving up! I don't mind spending the money; I'll try them all... as long as I find the right pair eventually. I wanted to buy some eye drops similar to Aquafina but plant-based (like chamomile...). I need to go check the list at the pharmacy—they already start smiling when they see me walk through the door. Anyway, if you remember anything else, please let me know! 😘

rustymarlin39, maybe you've got those contacts in inside out?

During my first month, I was constantly putting them in the wrong way; they all looked identical to me. And man, my eyes just wouldn't stop hurting... and irritating...
Honestly, it was a month of pure misery before my eyes finally adjusted. Now? I don't even feel them. Just give it some time—tough it out for the first few days... things will smooth out eventually.

Brandon Thomas89 said:rustymarlin39, maybe you have your lens in upside down?

I used to wear my lenses inside out all the time during my first month. They all looked identical to me. It just kept chafing... and irritating my eyes...
Honestly, it took a month of discomfort before I finally got used to them. Now, I don't even feel them. Just give it some time; endure those first few days... everything will be great soon.

I've tried everything, both sides. I honestly can't see any difference; they look the same to me regardless of how I put them in.😵 I'm just guessing, and if I mess up, I flip it. But the chafing happens either way. I won't give up, though. I'll give it time. Your story gives me hope... there's light at the end of the tunnel.😁

rustymarlin39 said:I've tried everything, flipping them both ways. Honestly, I can't see any difference; they look identical to me...😵 I just wing it, and if I mess up, I flip it. But it pinches regardless of which side is up. I'm telling myself not to give up yet. I'll give it some time. Your experience gives me hope, though...😁

I didn't notice a difference either. It was all the same to me. Then I realized that if I oriented them one specific way, the poking sensation was way less intense. So, I figured that had to be the right side and tried my best not to flip them when taking them out. 👍
Just hang in there. That first month is the absolute worst, but once you get past it, things smooth out. After a year, I honestly forget I even have contacts in. The only way I know they're in is because my vision is crystal clear. 👍

Brandon Thomas89 said:I didn't notice a difference at first either. I was pretty indifferent about it. Then I realized that if I turned them one specific way, they stung much less. I figured that was likely the correct orientation, so I tried my best not to flip them when taking them out. 👍
Just hang in there; stay brave. That first month is the toughest part, but everything gets better after that. After a year, I honestly forget I'm even wearing contacts. The only way I know they're in is by how clearly I can see. 👍

That's a great point. The side that stings LESS... You know, I really needed someone to tell me that. Thanks, Brandon Thomas89, you're spot on.

rustymarlin39 said:Look, that’s actually a solid point. Targeting the side they aren't looking at... You know, I really needed someone to lay that out for me. Thanks Brandon Thomas89, you're a lifesaver.

Oh, please... Don't mention it. 👍