So i'm gonna try for contacts ...(again)

2007-01-07 13:15:06

#1

XanKrieger: iLurk; +60|7100|South West England

Yeah, i need some help and/or advice from contact wearers who were once in my position...

You see i aint to good with touching my eye, anything touching my eye, even water I've tryed them once before years ago but i just couldnt bring myself to put them in, i've just booked an appointment tho again for em because i believe i got the right motivation this time for em (Yeah its a Girl) thing is i know i cant as is.

Anyone who knows what that is like or has been there and past it or anyone who has general advice, any suggestions on how to get past it or over it. I want these so damn badley but i dunno if i can do it

2007-01-07 13:17:31

#2

11sog_raider: a gaurdian of life; +112|6901|behind my rifle

ive got contacts, i had the same problem, i hated touching my eyes. i just tried to not look at my eyes so i couldnt see my self touching my eye. thats all i did. sry i cant be of more help

2007-01-07 13:21:04

#3

Karnall: Member; +8|6978|Hampshire, UK

I had to have three trial's for contacts at my opticians before they let me have contacts, as I just could'nt do it, it was really frustrating.

Best thing to do is not let yourself get nervous, stay calm and do it slowly, once it's in its real easy to get out.
Simply press your finger onto the centre of your eye, and drag down, the lens will fold and you can blink it out.

Good luck mate.

Last edited by Karnall (2007-01-07 13:21:38)

2007-01-07 13:21:34

#4

KEN-JENNINGS: I am all that is MOD!; +2,992|7074|949

For the first couple of days (or weeks), it takes a lot to put them in. I remember when I first got contacts (about 12 years ago) it took me like 45 minutes to put each one in. It takes a while, but you get used to them.

2007-01-07 13:22:44

#5

Archer: rapes face; +161|6866|Canuckistan

Go glasses. Who the fuck cares?

2007-01-07 13:25:01

#6

XanKrieger: iLurk; +60|7100|South West England

KEN-JENNINGS wrote:
For the first couple of days (or weeks), it takes a lot to put them in. I remember when I first got contacts (about 12 years ago) it took me like 45 minutes to put each one in. It takes a while, but you get used to them.

Yeah that was another thing i was worrying slightly about to, but i'l probibly opt for monthly ones so i do that once a month, ty btw guys :p Karma for you all, any advice is useful at this point

2007-01-07 13:28:10

#7

d.cripz: Member; +29|6851

ya i got contacts this summer cause i really didnt want to wear glasses no more. It took me to trips to the doctors till they let me have them. I wore them for the first 2 months then got extremely lazy in the morning(i hate mornings and have no time) so i gradually quick wearing them. Now i just wear my glasses the hole time and i dont give a shit really.

2007-01-07 13:28:57

#8

Flaming_Maniac: prince of insufficient light; +2,490|7149|67.222.138.85

Archer wrote:
Go glasses. Who the fuck cares?

I do.

I absolutely couldn't stand getting water on my glasses. They would always be dirty as hell, but whenever I got water on them it would piss me off to no end. Contacts took a long time to get useful, but now I can be in the rain without a problem.

2007-01-07 13:29:07

#9

Pw.Sultan: Member; +15|6921|NC

ive had contacts for about 5 years now.. the first week or so it took a while to get them in.. just thinking about my eyes now makes them water but i just dont have any trouble touching my eyes anymore.. just do it for a few weeks and youll get used to it just wake sure to pull your eyelids wide so you stick it on there first try

2007-01-07 13:33:48

#10

XanKrieger: iLurk; +60|7100|South West England

Is there anything in particular that could help me get over touching my eye and that sort except for putting my face into a bowl of water with my eyes wide open?
A mate on MSN just gave me the words that if i want them badley enough i should be able to force it on myself in 1 run

2007-01-07 13:37:15

#11

CommieChipmunk: Member; +488|7012|Portland, OR, USA

I work at an eye clinic, it just takes practice dude. Go in and I'm sure that wherever you got your prescriptions from, they will help you put them in. Once you get it down you're good to go.

2007-01-07 13:39:41

#12

Lt.Smurf: Member; +5|7136|North Germany

the first time i got contacts, about 10-14 years ago( can't remember), was for the girls too, the first times it's strange but you get a lot better in time, it's just the training. two things thou, first be in practice when your drunk and try to take them out and second, even a bigger deal, don't fall a sleep with them(especial when you had a great night) your sights turn blue and your eyes get all sticky... smile ....
but after all we're all victims of love right... smile... have fun

2007-01-07 13:40:36

#13

link52787: Member; +29|6964

I use soft contact lenses. I've used hard contact lenses. I've already tried probably 4 different brands. The acuview 2 soft contact lenses are the best.

I've been using contacts for 7 years and its great, I hate having glasses, the fact that something on my face really irritates me.

2007-01-07 13:45:25

#14

XanKrieger: iLurk; +60|7100|South West England

Ty again guys, what i'm considering getting btw is Monthly Continuous's, so i put em in on day 1 of the month, can wear em for the full month and even sleep with them.... on i mean O.o :p
Seems like the best idea for me

As for practicing when drunk :p might not be a good idea, i can see myself taking out my eye lol

2007-01-07 13:45:41

#15

11sog_raider: a gaurdian of life; +112|6901|behind my rifle

Flaming_Maniac wrote:
Archer wrote:
Go glasses. Who the fuck cares?
I do.

I absolutely couldn't stand getting water on my glasses. They would always be dirty as hell, but whenever I got water on them it would piss me off to no end. Contacts took a long time to get useful, but now I can be in the rain without a problem.

same thats why i got contacts

2007-01-07 13:48:02

#16

XanKrieger: iLurk; +60|7100|South West England

11sog_raider wrote:
Flaming_Maniac wrote:
Archer wrote:
Go glasses. Who the fuck cares?
I do.

I absolutely couldn't stand getting water on my glasses. They would always be dirty as hell, but whenever I got water on them it would piss me off to no end. Contacts took a long time to get useful, but now I can be in the rain without a problem.
same thats why i got contacts

And why i want them

2007-01-07 13:49:00

#17

Robbie77: hammer time!; +26|6773|Toronto Canada

i have contact lenses, go them for the same reasons, and much alike you i feared putting them in, theirs really no way around it, the only thing you can do is face your fears and stick your finger in your eye, i can however tell you that after like 3 weeks you dont even notice your doing it anymore and it becomes much much easier

2007-01-07 13:49:12

#18

Krappyappy: 'twice cooked beef!'; +111|7262

like anything else it's practice.

the more you touch your eyes the less it will hurt.

just have to grit your teeth and do it. practice putting them on and taking them out once a day, instead of being like most lazy people and leaving them in when you go to sleep.

2007-01-07 13:49:40

#19

Hurricane: Banned; +1,153|7072|Washington, DC

Only reason I'd get contacts is cause it makes getting sunglasses a lot less expensive. But I'm EXTREMELY squeamish with anything near my eyes. If I wasn't so squeamish I'd probably get them in a heartbeat.

Only other option is laser eye surgery, and I don't like that either cause you have to be awake while they do it and they lift up this flap they make from your cornea or something... eugh

Guess it's either man up and get used to contacts or pay extra for glasses lenses the rest of my life...

2007-01-07 13:50:56

#20

Lt.Smurf: Member; +5|7136|North Germany

you just ditch into your eye and get those buggers out or in, do that a few times and you'll get the hang out of it. no big deal.... it's just like bungee or sky jumping, takes a second and you'll get used to it.... practice is all...

2007-01-07 13:54:47

#21

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|7133|Devon, England

He he, good luck and just go for it. I've told you before (I think), if you want it go for it. Like all these guys are saying, you'll get used to it.

2007-01-07 13:56:48

#22

Ryan: Member; +1,230|7285|Alberta, Canada

I wear contacts.

I never did have any trouble touching my eye.
All I can suggest is wet your finger with some luke warm water and just keep touching your eye, and keeping your finger on it, and not think about it.

When I put my contacts in, I don't reall yhave to touch my eye, they just kinda suck into place. But when I take them out, you have to touch your eye and pinch out the contact. So just keep trying.

2007-01-07 13:57:45

#23

XanKrieger: iLurk; +60|7100|South West England

Aye and like Donny said, If i want em badley enough i should be able to go through with it no matter what

2007-01-07 14:03:05

#24

Skorpy-chan: Member; +127|6787|Twyford, UK

A simple excercize is to try and touch the white of your eye. It doesen't hurt, no nerves there.

2007-01-07 16:22:11

#25

commandochristian: Honda - The Power of Dreams; +293|6855|Michigan, USA

XanKrieger wrote:
i'm considering getting btw is Monthly Continuous's, so i put em in on day 1 of the month, can wear em for the full month and even sleep with them.... on i mean

I know exactly what you are talking about! I started out with your same problem: just couldn't touch my eyes at all. Took me 3 separate appointments, each with multiple tries, until I was finally able to get them in my eyes and take them out comfortably. Just takes some patience, with practice, you'll be popping in your contacts and it'll be easier than tying your shoes!
Anyways, started out with the daily contacts, the ones you had to put in and take out everyday (with the pair lasting about 3 weeks). I remember falling asleep with them in a couple of times and to sum it up, it sucked. It was so hard to pull them off of my eye. So I eventually "upgraded" to the Night and Day contacts, and I love them! No more worries about falling asleep with them on, and you save a lot of solution and really don't use a case at all. I just love only having to put in my contacts every month instead of everyday!

For you, XanKrieger, and anyone else interested, here's the product site:
Night and Day Contacts

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