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Contact Lenses and Specs

Contact lens though replaces the specs especially those who uses thick lenses has its own disadvantages.
They are prone to infection if not taken care of properly. Always clean your hands before wearing them.
They are not so good in dusty conditions. This comes true when you ride a bike. So if you are a biker then its best to avoid contact and switch to specs as it can prevent dust from entering your eyes.
These are just a few of my thoughts. You can seek an expert opinion in this matter.


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I have been using toric lenses for last 3 years and yes I tour a lot with them(last one lasted for 6 days). With convenience comes lots of responsibilities. Cleanliness, regular re-wetting drops, never exceed the recommended hours of wear and dispose them when they are done. After trying a lot of brands in the market, I settled for Vision Express toric lenses(UK made) and for 3 pairs(one pair per month) I pay 1100 Rs.
My suggestion would be to start with lenses on trial basis and check your comfort level in short trips. Religiously carry your specs so that you can switch back to specs, just in case lenses become uncomfortable. In the end what matter is your comfort. Convenience can always take a back seat.

I used to wear contact lenses, for a total of 19 years and didn't even have any specs for a back up, I started out with hard lenses back in '84 after suffering those for 6 years, I was introduced to gas permeable which improved comfort by a good margin, then Toric I think at around '94 or so became available. Toric's were a considerable improvement, I used to wear them for up to 20 hrs a day, mostly between 15-17 hrs, then in 2003 I switched back to specs due to working unsociable hours in a studio my eyes suffered a lot of discomfort, however throughout all my years of usage I never had a single eye infection. Just make sure you clean/sterilize them properly, carry back up glasses some cleaning solution and eye drops just in case. Dust and tiredness are your biggest enemies whilst wearing contacts, though soft contacts (including toric) are less troublesome. I had played 3 full seasons football wearing torics without issue.

I am thinking of switching back to contacts, have been quoted 2400 in Bombay and 2500 in Goa, no vision express here.

The problem at my place is that no clinic has trial lens of Torric lens and they have to order it from somewhere else and patient has to bear the risk more over they don't explain which type/brand they are going to order, any way decided to spend 3200rs as i can't survive even with a light weight frame with silicone pads, hoping for the best.............