Hi everyone, I'm contemplating getting some contact lenses (overnight ones) but because of the air that leaks from the tearducts, I'm wondering if this is a good idea. I am using a full face mask (Fisher and Paykel). I would love to hear from someone who wears the continuous wear contacts and how the CPAP affects the comfort of the lenses if at all?
Thanks
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sleeplessinNH
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Overnight contacts are really the way to go for me. I don't like to have to clean them every single night. I guess everyone is different but I go for convenience. I know a lot of people who wear overnight lenses and love them...but I don't know anyone who uses a CPAP and wears contacts.
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SleepySandy
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I don't wear my contacts overnight and I also absolutely hate cleaning mine. I also considered getting extended wear contacts so I didn't have to clean them every night.
I am very happy with my current setup, which you could consider if you are unable to tolerate wearing them overnight.
1. Disposable. I wear the Acuvue Oasys contacts - each pair for about 2 weeks. I always am a little happier on the night I get to throw a pair away (no cleaning!), but it's not as satisfying as it used to be because cleaning them is SO much easier (see #2).
2. Clear Care. This is by far and awy the greatest cleaning system ever. There is a little vial into which you put the Clear Care solution. You put your contacts into the little baskets attached to the lid. Give the baskets a rinse and put them in the vial. There's a chemical reaction that causes bubbles which clean the contacts. It is so much easier than traditional cleaning methods. And, it actually cleans them better.
I'm sure you know that 1-day contacts are also an option if extended wear won't work. I considered 1-day, but they're really expensive.
These links are the manufacturer websites about the products:
Acuvue Oasys: http://www.acuvue.com/acuvue_oasys.htm
CIBA Vision Clear Care: http://www.us.cibavision.com/lens_care/clear_care.shtml
Sandy
I am very happy with my current setup, which you could consider if you are unable to tolerate wearing them overnight.
1. Disposable. I wear the Acuvue Oasys contacts - each pair for about 2 weeks. I always am a little happier on the night I get to throw a pair away (no cleaning!), but it's not as satisfying as it used to be because cleaning them is SO much easier (see #2).
2. Clear Care. This is by far and awy the greatest cleaning system ever. There is a little vial into which you put the Clear Care solution. You put your contacts into the little baskets attached to the lid. Give the baskets a rinse and put them in the vial. There's a chemical reaction that causes bubbles which clean the contacts. It is so much easier than traditional cleaning methods. And, it actually cleans them better.
I'm sure you know that 1-day contacts are also an option if extended wear won't work. I considered 1-day, but they're really expensive.
These links are the manufacturer websites about the products:
Acuvue Oasys: http://www.acuvue.com/acuvue_oasys.htm
CIBA Vision Clear Care: http://www.us.cibavision.com/lens_care/clear_care.shtml
Sandy
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