Best contacts for dry, tired eyes?

[gbear97]

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Hi all,

I'm hitting the wards next year and I would appreciate any advice regarding contacts. My eyes frequently get tired or dry, so I would like know if there are contacts that are exceptionally breathable/comfortable despite extended wear (i.e., can be worn for many hours without fatigue). I find glasses a bit cumbersome (esp. in the OR) but don't feel comfortable getting LASIK.

Thanks!

 

[Andrew_Doan]

Silicone hydrogels are good and allows more penetration of oxygen. Try the Focus Night & Day.

Good luck!

 

[gbear97]

Thanks Dr. Doan!

I currently wear toric lenses that correct for my astigmatism ... are the focus night and day (silicone hydrogels) also available as toric lens?

Thanks!

 

[Andrew_Doan]

Thanks Dr. Doan!

I currently wear toric lenses that correct for my astigmatism ... are the focus night and day (silicone hydrogels) also available as toric lens?

Thanks!

I don't know because I've been out of the clinics for almost 6 months. I'm in the lab now.

Perhaps someone else on this board can answer this.

 

[Ben Chudner]

I don't know because I've been out of the clinics for almost 6 months. I'm in the lab now.

Perhaps someone else on this board can answer this.

Currently the only 30 day silicone hydrogel lens available for astigmatism is PureVision by B&L. Acuvue Advance has a toric lens, although there are some deposit issues, especially for dry eyes, and it is a 2 week lens. O2Optix is a better 2 week option, but the toric lens is not out yet. Night & Day will have a toric lens in the comming year.

 

[gbear97]

Currently the only 30 day silicone hydrogel lens available for astigmatism is PureVision by B&L. Acuvue Advance has a toric lens, although there are some deposit issues, especially for dry eyes, and it is a 2 week lens. O2Optix is a better 2 week option, but the toric lens is not out yet. Night & Day will have a toric lens in the comming year.

Thanks!