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CONTACT LENSES

Shanus — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:45:50 GMT

I've worn glasses for many years and always have difficulty finding frames for a small face, high cheekbones and a low bridge. I can't stand even putting in eye drops so have stayed away from contacts, but now disgusted enough that I may try them.

Anyone have pointers? Are they OK putting them in and out and the care involved?

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amyb — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:04:05 GMT

I wear both glasses and contacts.

I just went from the weekly ones to the dailies last year, and while more expensive, I'll never go back to the ones you have to keep in the little containers. So much easier to be "in and out" in one day, and put a fresh pair in everyday. And through 1-800-Contacts, where I ordered them, it was easy, they gave me a first time buyer discount, so it was much better pricing than my eye doc's price. Worth it to me.

But I did weeklies for many years and did ok with those.

I never had a problem, once my eye doc showed me the best way to put them in, still do it this way. I think you either take to it or not. I have a friend, never did well with them, so only wears her glasses. But, @Shanus you can start with the less expensive weeklies, and just give it a shot to see how you do. You can always go back to glasses.

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Pecky — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:11:16 GMT

I wore contacts for 30 + years. I didn't want to have to deal with them when I got older so when I had my cataract surgery two years ago I had the permanent lenses done so I didn't need glasses or contacts. When I did wear contacts, I didn't have any issues with putting them in or taking out.

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We rescue cats — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:36:31 GMT

I wore contacts for decades, got my first pair when I was 18 and gave them up about 6 years ago when I had cataract surgery that also corrected my vision (I'm 74).The newest lenses I ever wore were the soft lenses that had to replaced monthly. but I saw best with traditional hard and/or gas permeable lenses.

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PinkyPetunia — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:51:55 GMT

I wore contacts for around 30 years with no difficulty. When I approached age 50 I couldn't tolerate them anymore--dry eyes, plus my vision couldn't be corrected to my liking due to astigmatism in one eye.

I liked being able to wear fashion sunglasses with the contacts. Give them a try. You have to be super clean with the lenses and I found eye makeup sometimes got in the eye (flaking mascara, eyeliner) and causes discomfort.

Get used to eyedrops. You will need to use them. Maybe you need a new technique.

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haddon9 — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 12:52:14 GMT

@Shanus Good luck with the contacts!

I wore them for decades! Started when I was 15 (as soon as my parents were willing to pay for them then) and stopped somewhere in my mid 50s.

I started with traditional hard lenses, moved on the gas permeable contacts then disposable soft lenses. I had too many problems over time with protein buildup and couldn't see clearly. I gave up and now wear glasses.

I know what you mean about finding the right frames for your face. I went though almost every pair of frames at my opticians (there were a lot!) and ended up going to another shop that had more of a selection.

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Estates — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:23:45 GMT

I started with gas permables in 1986 and had no problems.The only time I had any problem if I rubbed my eye. My lens would sometimes pop out and that could be trouble trying to find it.

I switched to soft contacts about 12 years ago when the gas perms started making my eyes dry. I find the soft comfortable and I can wear for hours.However,it's like putting a piece of saran wrap on your finger and putting it in your eye! That's my only complaint with wear.I have multi focal ones now for astigmatism and they cost a lot of $$.

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KailaS — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:40:35 GMT

Wore multifocal contacts for years, starting at age 32 and ending two years ago when I had cataract surgery and was diagnosed with macular degeneration. I am miserable without my contacts, but my eye doctor was fired, and the newer one told me to "get over" myself. I miss my contacts. Getting used to contacts in my 30s took some time, but I loved them, and just made sure they were clean,and cared for, and my eyes had drops. Good luck.

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Snowpuppy — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:50:31 GMT

I've worn contacs and glasses since I was 16.

You may notice a difference in your vision between glasses and contacts. My vision is far better with contacts. I wear readers with them when needed. I tried multi focals and nope, not for me but I know others love them.

Currently wearing monthlies, just don't want the cost of dailies.

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Travone — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:51:04 GMT

I wore contacts for years, until my vision changed and could never get great vision from them. I now just wear my glasses for distance/driving.

I wore the ciba daily soft lenses. Never had any problems with them.

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Shelbelle — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:45:28 GMT

The older you get, the more difficult they are to use as a newbie. . My son got them at age 12, he did great from the start, I was told that his age group make for the best new contact wearers. Good luck !!!

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threecees — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:35:50 GMT

I had glasses for a few years then got contacts as a teenager. I had the kind that

you wore supposed to remove every night and clean and then store in a case.

Many nights I fell asleep with my contacts in. Many times I dropped one when

removing them. I still preferred them over glasses.

Several years later I saved up for Lasik and had the surgery. It was a life saver for

me. Twenty some years later my eyes are fine.

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Puzzle Piece — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:24:58 GMT

I wore the contacts in my 30's but it didn't go well with me as I'd misplace them. Went to glasses and then got cataract surgery. Only wear readers now.

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Scooby Doo — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:36:31 GMT

I don't have any pointers other than you just have to get used to it and be brave. I have the same hesitancy issue with giving myself shots. It's panic time.

I had a tough time when I started wearing hard contacts at 18 and couldn't get them out. But I got used to it. After 30 years of wearing them I just popped one out, stuck it in my mouth to clean it, and put it back in without using a mirror.

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RescueLover — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:53:07 GMT

@Shanus 🌸

I think You’re gonna ❤️ wearing contacts !

I wear the daily wear contacts with UV blocker by CooperVision.

I found them to be the MOST Comfortable of any brand I’ve tried !

Your eye care provider will give you samples to try before making a purchase.

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RescueLover — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:59:16 GMT

Forgot to mention the Daily lens might seem pricey, but

By the time You buy enzyme cleaner and quality saline for the weekly, monthly, quarterly kind You’ve spent what You would have on the One A Day Disposables.

Besides nothing feels Better than putting in a Fresh pair each day !! 💕

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sueinsf — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 18:51:16 GMT

I wear both glasses and daily wear contacts. Back in the day I wore other contacts but the daily wear are great - just toss out at the end of the day and put in a fresh pair the next time. But I've been wearing them for years. There may be a bit of a learning curve to start with them but you can buy one box and give them a try.

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LuvSoCal — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 03:35:15 GMT

I tried the soft lenses many many years ago and gave up after just a short time of wearing them. I was afraid that after years of pulling down my lower lids I would develop wrinkles under the eyes lol.

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River Song — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 06:05:57 GMT

I had the traditional hard contact lenses in my thirties but one of my eyes was always irritated due to the contact scratching my eye. So, gave up on contacts. The soft lenses weren't going to work for my prescription. I got the lenses in green, made it easier to find when one would pop out, lol.

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AngelPuppy1 — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:14:13 GMT

@Shanus

Years ago I wanted to try contacts and was told - get this ---- you are too old!!! What? I never thought there was an age to wearing contacts! Anyway, I have very dry eyes and other problems now and couldn't wear them even if I did want to.

Regarding your issues with glasses, can't a good optical place work with you and help you with getting the proper fit?

Perhaps looking at frames for children would work better for you?

I also have a small face and high cheekbones.

This might not be a good option for you but I purchase my glasses on line from zenni. They have a large selection of all kinds of glasses, all prices, and they have children's frames. They also have sizing info and indicate weights of frames, etc. It takes some time to read everything but I have had good luck and have been buying my glasses from them for probably 15 years.

By the way, didn't you just have a birthday? I thought I remembered that your birthday was on the 20th? I might be wrong but I thought we had the same birthday. If so, happy belated birthday!

Good luck and I hope you can get this solved.