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Originally Posted by Erin

I tried Air Optix and another one like it and I HATED the blink-refocus thing. It was horrible. So I got the Acuvue Oasys Astigmatism ones. Yes, they were dry and uncomfortable at first but I gave them time and they are OK. I don't get 18 hours out of them like with my old ones, but I can see SO CLEARLY. That's what made me want to give them a chance - I could see so much more clearly than the others and they didn't ever do the refocus thing, but they were uncomfortable. They promised me that would go away and it did.

I gave them about 2 weeks and eventually adjusted to them. At first I could only do like 2 hours at a time. The eye dr. said about 15% of people just do not like those types of lenses, so I must be in that bunch! Once I got used to them they finally felt normal to wear. I would say that they only really bother me now when it's time to change them. I also use Systane eye drops after I take them out and before I put them in, but my eyes are just getting drier as I get older. I don't think that is the contacts' fault.

Once you decide what to get you can shop around for contacts. Just get a prescription for them and order online or go to Costco. Usually the Dr. will give you some trials of different brands to see what you like so if they take the time to work with me I just order the first set from the doctor's office. I've found most doctors really don't charge more than $5-10 a box more than the discount places, so it's better to make sure you're getting something you like and you can always go find them cheaper later.

thanks for all the info and advice girlie I really appreciate it!