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I want to use contact lenses. Which type of lenses are preferable. Is it good to use lenses? Do we have any disadvantages?

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Hello A. You can use soft contact lens B. Yes...you may use contact lens without fear C. Disadvantages are risk of infection etc but these happen when we don't exercise precautions Avoid sleeping or b ...  Read More

As per your answer he must be using lens contact either glasses without it he can not see , m I right ?

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What is your problem/ issue for which you seek a solution? Maskatieyeclinic Opposite Charni Road station east, Mumbai ...  Read More

Sir i want to only ask that in how many ways can a contact lens get to be fall down

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Hello There are many ways like if your sneeze it may fall etc ...  Read More

Can he see without contact lens , especially in night is it possible to see without lens contact?...

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Hello He will be able to see without contact lens also but vision will be little hazy With glasses he will be able to see clearly We can discuss this in detail . You can initiate private chat at http ...  Read More

I am getting married next month...I want to wear contact lenses in marriage. Is it safe to wear the contact lenses in front of havan fire. Also can I cook while wearing the contact lenses.

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Yes it's quite safe. But you will have to observe some precautions during Havana. Like keep your eyes half close and if there is any watering please don't rub,instead of that gently press the inner ...  Read More

Dear Sir/Madam, I have tested my eyes recently. After the test I am confused about whether I should go for toric lenses or spherical contact lenses. Please suggest the correct one. Thanks

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You can go for spherical lens only because your cylinder power is low ...  Read More

Hai sir., I'm using contact lenses. Bausch and lomb pure vision 2 toric astigmatism lens. After using can I use contact lenses solutions for my eyes.

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no ,you can use lubricant eye drops 2to3 times daily e.g. refresh tears. ...  Read More

I have -3powers with cylinder number which contact lens are good and how much hrs do I wear lens ...

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You can wear toric soft lenses . They are more comfortable than the semi soft or RGP lenses ( rigid gas permeable) we used to prescribe earlier . Also if your spectacle number has not increased in PD ...  Read More

By how many ways a contact lens can fall out? Sir please provide me all the ways

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Usually soft contact lenses do not fall out. RGP or hard contact lenses may fall out if not correctly fit to the curvature of your eyes. Is there any specific reason that you ask this question? ...  Read More

My specs power is -6.0. What powered contact lenses should I get?

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-5.50 should be your contact lens number. ...  Read More

Hi everyone, I am curious about contacts but due to high cylindrical vision ( almost -4 in both eyes) I have been unable to use over the counter options. My doctors have mentioned custom contacts and I would love to hear the opinions of ophtalmologists here on the same. Any recommendations and things I should look into. Anything I should keep in mi

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For high cylindrical power (around –4.00D), standard soft toric lenses may not give clear vision. Custom soft toric, RGP, or hybrid lenses offer sharper, more stable correction but need expert fitting ...  Read More

For a 50-year-old homemaker who also rolls beedis, watches TV and mobile, and goes for agricultural work, which lens would be more suitable — TECNIS Eyhance or TECNIS PureSee — considering her daily activities and vision needs?

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Puresee ...  Read More

Is it okay to wear contact lenses on daily basis? I have -2.5 eyesight. I wear them daily for my office and my number is not very stable it changes after couple of years.

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You can wear CL, provided you are maintaining it well. But as your power keeps on changing, please get your examination done by nearby ophthalmologist. Also, get your corneal tomography done. ...  Read More

Currently I'm wearing glasses with power: SPH: -5:00 CYL: -1.25 Axis: 180. I want to use B&L contact lens for the first time. On their website the equivalent contact lens power should be: SPH: -4.75 CYL: -1.25 Axis: 180, but in the shop from where I am ordering the contact lenses from is saying that this power should be: SPH: -4.75 CYL: -0.75 Axis

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Please consult online ...  Read More

I showered wearing the contact lens and I can't seem to find it in my eyes later. I'm not sure if the lens fell off or is still stuck in my eyes. I don't have any irritation or pain in my eyes. Should I be concerned? Should I be consulting an ophthalmologist in person?

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Hi Consult an eye specialist near you.They can examine and tell you whether it is there.We should not ignore the previous lens until confirmed.It may lead to infections. ...  Read More

Is it safe to wear contact lenses and cry during your vidaai ceremony since my eye power is -4 each eye therefore its difficult for me to see everyone clearly without lens. please tell me is it safe?

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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Started wearing specs around 3 years ago , Now i wish to restart playing cricket as I was a state player and now I wish to play my college tournaments , So I was thinking if It will be a good option that I get contact lenses and use them only while playing ( I am fast bowler so bowling with glasses is very difficult) ... So I had few questions - 1)

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Daily disposable will be better as in sports you get exposed to dust and sweat also. You will need a slightly different prescription for contact lens, as the distance between eye and the glass is diff ...  Read More

Can v use contact prescription lenses everyday. Is der any side effects? ..is it safe to do normal tasks with lenses?

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Contact lenses shouldn't be used regularly unless it is absolutely necessary, and yes there are many side effects that should be looked after while using the same. ...  Read More

I have bought alcon air optix hydragel lenses for astigmatism. I have to attend a function for that I am going to wear these contact lenses. The function would last for more than 14hrs. Can I wear these lenses for 14 to 15 hours straight without any difficulty. Also due to mehndi stain in my hands can I apply the lenses in my eye with the same hand

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using the contact lens for a longer hours may causes the dryness in that so better to remove the lenses after 6 to 8 hours at least for half an hour to one hour that will help and use the lubricants d ...  Read More

I have bought alcon toric hydragel lenses. Can I put the lens in my eye directly after opening the seal pack or do I have to wash it with the liquid given for the first time. For how long at a stretch I can wear the lenses in a day. My eyes become dry while opening the lenses so how to open the lens when it is almost stuck to the eye.

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Wash it with the lens solution before use 8-12 hours a day Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Kindly provide advisory for using contact lens like how many hours can i use it at a stretch and on the whole day?!

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You Will find it most comfortable if You limit usage to 10-12 hours. ...  Read More

My cylindrical power is not high enough, can i use contact lenses, as contact lens are only available for -0.75 and above? I have both spherical and cylindrical power. My cylindrical powers are -0.25 and -0.5 left and right eye!

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You can order for custom made lenses. ...  Read More

My father undergoes a cataract surgery and doctor has place sidapharm lens of D 22 is this a good lens pls tell. In Right eye alcon iq lens was placed, so I am bit confused. SDHB6130 is the number of lens

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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Can I wear toric contact lenses with a power of -2.75 if my prescribed cylindrical power is -3.0? Because only lenses up to Cyl -2.75 are the only ones available in my area.

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Yes ...  Read More

I've been wearing contact lenses since I was 12 years old. I'm 24 now. I don't have any problems yet but I'm worried continued use of lenses may cause issues. Should I switch to glasses or can I continue wearing contacts? I plan on getting LASIK done in the future as my power has not yet stabilized.

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Please consult cornea and refractive surgeon in your locality. ...  Read More

I wear contact lens in the day,my eyes gets dry. One of my doctors prescribed Viz tears eye drops or she said you can use any eye drops containing Carboxymethyl cellulose 0.5%. Please prescribe eye drops which i can use with my daily contacts without removing them.

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Hello You can use refresh tears eyedrop as it has carboxy methyl cellulose ...  Read More

Hello, Can I use contact lenses of high power than my prescriped power. Suppose I have prescription for -2.50 (both eyes). So, Can I use contact lenses with power -3.00 or -3.75?

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No. Please consult ...  Read More

I am using contact lens for last 10 to 15 years. Recently I have pain in eye in the morning and eyes are sticky. After wearing lens and removing lens this pain is there in eye ball. Is it okay to continue with contact lens?

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Kindly get an online consultation to address all your concerns ...  Read More

Hello, I was wearing contact lens from more than 15 years but now a days i feel that my eyes are very dry specially when I awake from the sleep. Sometimes I use refresh tears for dry eye but nothing works. I dint wear the lens from 1month but still i feel the same problem. Any solution for this

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Please consult online to address your concerns ...  Read More

Please suggest good eye drops for dry eye for daily contact lens wears. I am using cnotact lens for more than 15years.

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Please consult online to address your concerns ...  Read More

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