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Which contact? Acuvue Oasys or Air Optix Night and Day?

Amber Tag asked: I’m having trouble deciding which lenses I want to re order. I know everyone says Acuvue Oasys are really good, but after a while having them in just feels like I have an eyelash or something poking my eye and it’s uncomfortable. So I just wear my glasses. I’ve read... [Read More ]

Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism Contacts?

welcometomy_life asked: I was wondering if anyone uses the acuvue oasys contacts for astigmatism? I am wanting to get contacts again but I have astigmatism in one eye and not the other. I wore contacts about five years ago but stopped because the one for astigmatism was so uncomfortable for me. I am... [Read More ]

How can I boost oxygen supply to my eyes when I’m wearing contacts?

Dan asked: I think my eyes aren’t receiving enough oxygen. What can I do to boost the levels of oxygen reaching my eyes? I’m 17, wearing Acuvue Oasys.Asked on: 2010-02-20 08:28:07  Read More →

i recently got acuvue oasys lens is their a trick to when i put them in they dont go in backwards?

melissa b asked: my old lenses had CIBA on them so i was able to tell if they were backwards or not based on the way the word read any tips for these?Asked on: 2010-02-20 02:19:01  Read More →

ACUVUE Oasys or Advance?

its.mishell asked: My optometrist let me try on the Oasys ones. They were extremely comfortable, no problems at all(well for the first half an hour that I had them anyways). But the problem is, they are so expensive & I’m not comfortable with spending so much, so what are you thoughts on... [Read More ]

What should i do my contacts stuck in my eye?

jeffpackowski asked: I have had my contact stuck in my eye for 2 days now. I have been using contacts for a while and could always get them out, but this time its like its literally stuck to my eye. Im leaving for a trip tomorow. What should I do? I’ve tried using re wetting solution but that... [Read More ]

I use Acuvue Oasys lenses. My optician said they are monthly disposables. Why would he say this?

doodelnut asked: I am pretty sure that all Acuvue lenses are for 2 weeks. When I got home, I called the office anonymously & asked about Oasys. The receptionist also said they are for 30 days, so they tell this to everyone who asks. So, my questions are: 1) why would they recommend a 2 week lens... [Read More ]

Acuvue Oasys Base Curve vs Acuvue 2 Base Curve?

rusti1997 asked: The eye doc gave me the normal trial pair of contacts and those were Acuvue Oasys. Because the prices at the doctor’s office are so expensive, I looked on-line and noticed the big difference between Oasys and Acuvue 2 prices, so I’m thinking of switching back to the Acuvue... [Read More ]

Bausch & Lomb Purevision Multifocal or Acuvue Bifocal?

shake_um asked: Looking for opinions from people, like myself, in their mid/late 40’s, whom have tried one or both brands. I am presently wearing Acuvue Oasys, with medium myopia around -4.5 in each eye. My close-up vision is fading fast…. Love to hear your “real” experiences.Asked... [Read More ]

Acuvue oasys toric 8.6 oasys, 14.0 diameter?

girlygirl33 asked: So my prescription says acuvue oasys toric…is that the same as acuvue oasys for astigmatism? If so, I tried searching for those lens online but every website only sells them in 14.5 diameter. Are they not made with a 14.0 diameter…am I looking at the wrong one?Asked on:... [Read More ]