Hard (vision correcting) contacts
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Hard (vision correcting) contacts
Has anyone heard of these hard contacts? You wear them during the night while sleeping and they supposedly correct your nearsightedness. They do this by changing the form of your eye back to what it is supposed to be (rounder). As they actually form the eye it makes me wonder if they damage the eye in any way.
The great thing is that you can get your sight back to pretty much perfect without an operation. I am definitely looking into getting some but am of course curious…
Many people on many different web-sites swear that this is the best thing since sliced bread. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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Will
The great thing is that you can get your sight back to pretty much perfect without an operation. I am definitely looking into getting some but am of course curious…
Many people on many different web-sites swear that this is the best thing since sliced bread. Does anyone have any experience with this?
Thanks,
Will
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This only works for astigmatism; you will take several months getting used to them before you can leave them in for any time; you risk permenant damage to your cornea if you do not follow the routine properly; there is a risk of veins growing into your cornea. Still its worth a try isn't it.
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Effortless,
Thanks for the reply. The contacts I am talking about can be found on this page:
I am looking at the Contex OK Lens.
I have looked around the web but can't find any adverse effects of these contacts. As I am sure that there may be information on this I would be very interested in learning where you obtained your information?
Thank again,
Will
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Thanks for the reply. The contacts I am talking about can be found on this page:
I am looking at the Contex OK Lens.
I have looked around the web but can't find any adverse effects of these contacts. As I am sure that there may be information on this I would be very interested in learning where you obtained your information?
Thank again,
Will
Edited to add a link for the lens in question...
Edited to remove the advertising.
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For a safer option that takes a few months, try the bates method. I've been doing it for a few weeks now and I can tell that there is less strain on my eyes when trying to focus on distant things. I must admit I thought it would be a waste of time, but hey it can't do any harm. It works in a similar way and uses exercises to strengthen the muscles around the eye, which should in turn reshape the eyeball. There are lots of books on the topic, and it is probably cheaper than contacts. How much are they by the way??
This may sound a little strange but another eye friendly tip is to eat blueberry's. My grandad reckons it worked for the boy's during the war. Something in them increses blood flow to the retina so the cells have more oxygen and can work more effectively, again I don't know how true this is, but it's a nice idea.
L'Fly
This may sound a little strange but another eye friendly tip is to eat blueberry's. My grandad reckons it worked for the boy's during the war. Something in them increses blood flow to the retina so the cells have more oxygen and can work more effectively, again I don't know how true this is, but it's a nice idea.
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Hey L'fly!
The contacts run around US$ 700 including the initial examination sessions. They supposedly last you for 3 - 4 years.
I have heard and read about the Bates method but I don't know... Have a friend who has done it though and he claims that it works.
I am still curious if the hard contacts are really unsafe. After all, they are US FDA approved
If all else fails I'll try the blueberries. They are quite yummy if nothing else
Will
The contacts run around US$ 700 including the initial examination sessions. They supposedly last you for 3 - 4 years.
I have heard and read about the Bates method but I don't know... Have a friend who has done it though and he claims that it works.
I am still curious if the hard contacts are really unsafe. After all, they are US FDA approved
If all else fails I'll try the blueberries. They are quite yummy if nothing else
Will
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Try Orlin Sorensen's "Vision for life"
Nothing happens overnight but I am able to use the same lens correction that I used 15 years ago. My astigmatism has been reversed [not removed but less severe].
My last eye test produced a 20/20 result[ with correction]. Whatever that means.
The eye exercises really make you feel the various tiny muscles are being made to work hard and I find it really satisfying to get a buzz from a few minutes a day workout.
May not work for every situation but I am very pleased with the result. Some of the exercises are fun - the 'plastic cups' one is my favourite.
Frankly anything that combats the ageing process is a
plus in my book!
Aviate1138
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Nothing happens overnight but I am able to use the same lens correction that I used 15 years ago. My astigmatism has been reversed [not removed but less severe].
My last eye test produced a 20/20 result[ with correction]. Whatever that means.
The eye exercises really make you feel the various tiny muscles are being made to work hard and I find it really satisfying to get a buzz from a few minutes a day workout.
May not work for every situation but I am very pleased with the result. Some of the exercises are fun - the 'plastic cups' one is my favourite.
Frankly anything that combats the ageing process is a
plus in my book!
Aviate1138
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Aviate,
I'll look for it as well as the Bates book(s). Thanks!
And Bad Medicine: After all my hard work to find it and add it
Cheers
Will
I'll look for it as well as the Bates book(s). Thanks!
And Bad Medicine: After all my hard work to find it and add it
Cheers
Will
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There is an optometric science called orthokeratology. A graduated series of hard contact lenses is worn for varying periods of time, gradually reshaping the cornea and changing visual acuity.
Apparently, modern lenses let oxygen reach the eye and can be worn for extended periods.
This process seemed mainly to be for myopia (near sightedness), and doesn't correct astigmatism.
Some say an optometrist or opthalmalogist can detect that lenses have been worn. Most say that is not the case.
The whole science has mostly been supplanted by the various types of laser surgeries. Most say, once the corneal shape has been changed by the lenses, a "retainer" lense (as in dental braces) must be worn for some time each day, or the cornea will reshape itself.
But, if the changes result in enough improvement at least to pass an initial new-hire medical exam, it's certainly worth a try.
Orthokeratology is an accepted science.
I'm sure there are many books available on the subject , Or simply Google "orthokeratology."
Apparently, modern lenses let oxygen reach the eye and can be worn for extended periods.
This process seemed mainly to be for myopia (near sightedness), and doesn't correct astigmatism.
Some say an optometrist or opthalmalogist can detect that lenses have been worn. Most say that is not the case.
The whole science has mostly been supplanted by the various types of laser surgeries. Most say, once the corneal shape has been changed by the lenses, a "retainer" lense (as in dental braces) must be worn for some time each day, or the cornea will reshape itself.
But, if the changes result in enough improvement at least to pass an initial new-hire medical exam, it's certainly worth a try.
Orthokeratology is an accepted science.
I'm sure there are many books available on the subject , Or simply Google "orthokeratology."
