I've never been a fan of monthly lenses. For hygiene reasons, I prefer daily disposables, and the convenience is a big plus. No more hassle with containers or cleaning solutions!
Before switching to daily disposables, I wore 2-week lenses. Let me tell you, the daily routine got old fast. Even my ophthalmologists swear by daily disposables, especially for sensitive eyes like mine.
I switched to daily disposables for reasons beyond hygiene. My eyes had a meltdown with 2-week lenses. After a long flight, my eyes would turn red, and I'm still not sure what the connection is, but it's a fact. I followed all the rules: no overwearing, took them out at night, cleaned them, and kept the container spotless. As soon as I put the lenses in, my eyes would turn red within an hour, I'd swap them out for a new pair, and the same thing would happen. Without the lenses, everything was fine. After that, I wore glasses for about a year. Eventually, I went back to lenses, but daily disposables this time, and I haven't had any issues with red eyes since.
The cost for 30 lenses is 1000 roubles, which is a steal considering the quality. The diopters range from -0.5 to -12, making them suitable for a wide range of prescriptions.
These lenses aren't premium, but they've made a name for themselves in the market as quality options. With over 1,700 reviews on the forum and a 4.8 rating, it's clear that many people have had a positive experience with them.
I analyzed the negative reviews, and the issues people reported were mostly related to the lenses falling out, being hard to put in, or being too thin. I haven't encountered any of these problems myself.
As a seasoned lens wearer, I've learned a thing or two about how to put them in correctly. I use a pin to pick one up from the container and put it on my finger. If it's stuck, the pin helps to smooth it out. These lenses are thin and gel-like, so you need to handle them carefully. I open my eye wide and gently touch it to the lens - I don't need to press it, it sticks on its own. If there are air bubbles, I close my eye and slowly move it up, down, right, and left to get rid of them.
I've found that these lenses stay put even when I blink, and they adhere well to my eyes. If you find that your lenses keep falling off and won't stick, it might be that the curvature radius isn't set right - you can check with an optometrist to get the right measurement. The curvature radius on these lenses is 8.6, which is considered optimal, but we're all individuals.
This parameter determines the degree of curvature of the lens.
The smaller the curvature radius, the more curved the lens will be.
This parameter is crucial for ensuring the lens is properly seated on the cornea.
Another reason lenses might fall off is if the diameter isn't set right. It varies from 13 to 15 millimeters, and these lenses are 14.2 millimeters. You can check with an ophthalmologist to get the right size.
The diameter of the lens should match the size of the cornea, so the lens isn't too tight or too loose on the eye.
Now, about wearing them. These lenses are made from Hilafilcon B hydrogel, with a water content of 59%. It's designed for people with dry eyes, so they're super soft and gel-like, with plenty of water in them.
I've found that they can be a bit tricky to put in, as the soft lens tends to stick to my finger - but that's just a guess. The material doesn't form protein deposits on the lens, which is a plus, as I've had issues with premium lenses before.
The oxygen permeability coefficient is 24 Dk/t, which is within the normal range. This coefficient shows how well the lens allows oxygen to pass through to the cornea. The higher it is, the more oxygen gets through.
I've been wearing these lenses for a day at a time, and the transparency index isn't super high, but it's within the normal range for daily wear. If you're planning to wear them for several days, you'll want an index of at least 87.
By the end of the day, I experience dry eyes, and it's not just the lenses – it's also got to do with my body's individual characteristics. As I've gotten older, dry eyes have become a bigger issue, and I didn't used to have this problem until I was 27. Eye drops really help, though – if I apply them before putting in the lenses, I don't experience dry eyes until the end of the day. Next time, I'll try lenses with a higher transparency index.
My standard contact lens case:
The most important thing is that my eyes don't get red, itchy, or watery – I wear them comfortably and don't even feel them, except for the dryness at the end of the day. As soon as I feel it, I take them out and apply eye drops.
I've noticed a bit of double vision in them, though – I think my prescription has changed a bit over the years, and one eye is seeing a bit worse than the other. I need to go see an eye doctor about that.
The downsides I've found are dry eyes at the end of the day, which might be due to the low oxygen permeability of the lenses – that's just within the normal range, though. There might be issues with putting them in, judging by the stats on negative reviews – but most people seem to have no problems. There's no indicator of the correct orientation – sometimes I put them on the wrong side and have to take them out and start over.
The upsides are that they're affordable, soft and unnoticeable on my eyes, easy to take out and put in – at least in my case, and each lens comes in its own individual blister pack – that's hygienic. My eyes don't get red, which is a huge plus.
You can't wear these lenses for several days straight – only for a day. Compared to top-of-the-line lenses, it's on par, but what's key is getting the right fit for your individual needs – that's where an optometrist comes in, and the lenses themselves are perfectly fine.
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