Just got my lenses yesterday and I'm a new wearer. I spent 3 hours trying to get then in and I wasn't able to. My wife helped me today and I finally got them in. I ordered 300 bucks stand and I pray it helps. I just do not see me being able to put them in myself. It is way more difficult than I thought
@@RamiAq it just takes a few days to get it. You probably won't even need that expensive stand. The first few days I had my lenses it took me about 20-30 minutes and a dozen vials of sodium chloride vials. Now I get them after the first attempt using only the plunger. Just don't get discouraged. You'll love having the lenses and not having to wear glasses. I forget I have them on sometimes😁
Thank you for taking the time you did to produce this expert video. This should serve as a model video for anyone who wants to instruct. You speak slowly and clearly. You have great camera work. You are truly an expert.
After 23 years of wearing glasses. Ive finally moved to scleral lenses. I've been struggling a bit as im still in my first week. It's really nice having more of a personal video and personal opinions on this compared to commercial videos etc. Thank you so much for all the tips!
@@JacobGagoOfficial I've been wearing glasses for what seems my life now, I've been considering these Scleral Lenses for some time now. I read many articles about it, but most of them are infomercials... so I wanted some personal nonprofit opinion, do you guys have a 100% vision or it's like "a better-than-other-options" solution. especially those hollows and shades, do these guys go away completely or what?
@@m3awna as someone with charactaconis, when I put my Schlera lenses on for the first time I almost cried. Instant vision. I told my dad “I didn’t believe my vision was bad until I put these on” I highly recommend them. They’re uncomfortable at times but I’ll take it if it’s improving my vision by this much
I’m at day 4 of wearing my lenses for kcn. At first it literally took me 30-40 min to put them both in. However after watching your video and cutting off the bottom of my plunger I get them in 1st try now. Thank you so much for the tutorial,it made the process so much easier for me.
Been using sclerals for one month now (life changing). Still getting used to inserting them. Day one was an hour long struggle. After watching your video I am down to 5-10 min and getting faster. Thanks for the tutorial. Really helpful and definitely made it easier for me.
Omg, I’ve been wearing my sceral contacts for months and I’ve never inserted mine like this. My doctor made me buy a kit. I don’t know the specific names for everything, but they gave me a stand for my inserter as well as a green light that I can stick in the bottom of the inserter. That has helped makes this process easier. Everything is on the counter as I bend over.
I’m getting my first pair of scleral lenses after suffering with KC for 30 years! When I was 7 I would struggle to read the chalkboard at school (yea I’m chalkboard old lol) I kept being told I had an astigmatism but never knew that, that’s a symptom not the diagnosis! Glasses made my head ach because the powers were so different between my L & R eye, soft lens made me see better up close but everything was blurry from afar, worse than without. It wasn’t until seeing if I was a candidate for lasik that I found out about KC. Monday I was able to see a w/ 20/20 vision in my trials for the first time IN MY LIFE and it was AMAZING 😭 I literally cried when we had to take them out! I’ve only seen that clearly in my dreams! I cannot WAIT until my script comes in!!! Oh and your video was great, I’ll be practicing inserting and taking out my lenses with you! 😁
Just want to say big thank you! I was really struggling to get my Sclerals in for some time. I reached a point where I was giving up as it’s too much hassle. These tips have really helped and now I get them in instantly with no bubbles!
OMG! Thank you! this is my 3rd day with my contacts! 1st day, my doc helped me insert them, 2nd day, i tried for hours and couldn’t them in! had a breakdown! 😢 and it’s 2pm on the 3rd day and I haven’t even tried! your video inspired me, so I’m about to go give it a try!! ❤️
Thank you for taking time to help myself and others! I'm new to this contact journey and today I had issues learning to insert the contacts but im determined to get them in so I can enjoy better eye health! ☺️
I know this is a few years old now but I can’t thank you enough. Cera patient, first transplant at 9 and second transplant at 18, im now 36 and gratfts are aging so I decided to try lenses and this has possibly been the most daunting thing I’ve done😂 Love that your video is more personal and you explain everything clearly.
Thank you for making this video. Inserting is definitely the hardest part. Some folk just don’t get how difficult this is and how we be struggling. Also, shorter finger nails do help.
Great video bro...brand new to these lenses and I was dam near ready to go back to glasses which mess up my fly...the cutting off the tool you dropped a gem.. Better than what the doctor showed me much appreciated
I got one scleral lens Tuesday for scarring due to a corneal ulcer (long, immaterial story). Today is Thursday, I'm mostly reviewing things like how much conditioning solution to use and what not. Your idea to cut off the bottom of the inserter is brilliant. Suction isn't needed and avoiding it is an extra step. When I saw the light, well, I saw the light! :-) I think I'll trim the inserter tomorrow.
I know I’m hella late, but I just got one sclera lens and I was having difficulty putting it in. Cutting the plunger was a game changer!!! Seeing the light and using that as a focal point helped tremendously. Thank you!
I've been watching and re-watching your video. It's the best explanation of all on UA-cam. I had one trial and it freaked me out so I'm having a second trial this week and your video makes me sure I can do this.
Today I got both in and wore them for about 3 hours. I have dry eyes and severe astigmatism so I will still have to wear glasses but after several tries today success finally.
I've been wearing glasses since secondary school and I've just been fitted for sclerals at 34.. I was amazed at the vision improvement but I'm a bit nervous about putting them in when I get them so watching these videos for guidance! Thank you!
You are not alone, I’ll be learning with you! YOU CAN DO IT!!! We Can Do It! I don’t be nervous, trust yourself. I’ve been practicing mental, going through the steps and envisioning myself getting them in quickly, efficiently and with out discomfort or bubbles! Just stay parallel to the floor and overfill your lens. You’ll do great!
@@JacobGagoOfficial I just got mine in yesterday. I am still struggling a bit. How long did it take you until you were able to do it pretty quickly? How long did you struggle (if at all)?
@@MargaretinOhio I've been wearing glasses for what seems my life now, I've been considering these Scleral Lenses for some time now. I read many articles about it, but most of them are infomercials... so I wanted some personal nonprofit opinion, do you guys have a 100% vision or it's like "a better-than-other-options" solution. especially those hollows and shades, do these guys go away completely or what?
Thursday will make a week of me wearing my scleral lens journey I have avoided these for sooo long! And I find it so easy to get them in but I’ve been struggling taking them out until I came to your video!!! Thank you King for your knowledge and expertise I appreciate it. This video has truly helped me! I found myself getting frustrated and would take a few deep breaths and relax and refocus. But thank you so much.
I'm new to sclerals, thanks for the vid! After 20 years in regular gas permeable lenses and a lot of eye pain with any dust or sweat, these are a godsend! It still feels weird taking them out and I learned to put a bit of pressure when inserting to get them seated. My optometrist recommended Clear Care solution. Nice to know other avenues are available. Again, thanks! :)
I've been wearing glasses for what seems my life now, I've been considering these Scleral Lenses for some time now. I read many articles about it, but most of them are infomercials... so I wanted some personal nonprofit opinion, do you guys have a 100% vision or it's like "a better-than-other-options" solution. especially those hollows and shades, do these guys go away completely or what?
@@m3awna Your "shadows and shades" are your referring to floaters? Anything related to vision in the eye will remain. That being said, these lenses are life changing once one gets past the removal an insertion process. I still wear reading glasses for close up stuff and wear glasses for times I don't want to put them in. The vision is always better with the sclerals , however.
@@m3awna pretty much. The glare to which you refer, I take it to be halos on lights? You really should consult an optometrist versed in these lenses to ascertain if they are appropriate for you particular condition.
after 14 years of wearing glasses i now have scleral lenses, and i have had cross linking in my left eye last week 30/03 and awaiting a date for my right eye to get done. Thanks so much for this video on how to get these lenses in as after 6 visits to opticians i was still unable to get them in as i couldnt get my head around it your video helped me a lot. thanks for that i feel like a different person and the confidence i have with contacts is 2nd to none, can actually get decent sun glasses without having to get prescriptions made for them every year
Thank you! Picking mine up today and my biggest fear was them getting stuck and not being able to get them out ! So feeling better about that now ! You are a doll thanks again !
Greaaaaat demonstrations. I’m still researching so I don’t have any, but this is a great reference. Thank you so much for the time and energy you put into this video.
Thank you! I have had my Scleral lenses for a week, and have watched several videos, but yours is the best! Especially the part about the removal, and what to do if it gets stuck in the middle! I got them out on the 1st try this evening. 😘
Thank you for the detailed instructions. I’m 63 yoa and After multiple eye surgeries in past 2 1/2 years I’m waiting for my first consultation with an eye doctor for scleral lenses.
@@JacobGagoOfficial In 2021 Cataract surgery in both eyes. In 2021-2022 two detached retinas left eye. In February and June 2023 two detached retinas right eye. I have severe dry eye syndrome. This year while recovering between surgeries the right eye suffered 3 abrasions with one Ulcer and infection. That left scars on my cornea.
After several fittings I Got my scleral lenses on December 26, 2023. Awesome!!! I wear them 5 to 8 hours a day. I’m retired but remain physically active on a daily basis. I have several prescription eye drops for both eyes that I have to keep up with throughout the day and night. The only problems so far are at insertion and removal time. Then other days it’s no issues at all. Your video has helped me so many times since December. Thank you..
You covered the removal process wonderfully. I just removed mine for the first time (before video) and, OUCH. I think I hurt my eyeball, lol. You covered about not putting tool in center of eye, which I did. Thank you very much!!!
I've worn soft contacts for over 10 years and got my first pair of scleral lens today. I can insert and remove my soft contacts while doing jumping jacks lol The hard contacts to say the least has been a challenge inserting and removing. I learned more from this video than from the clerk at Doctors office. Thanks a million!!
@@JacobGagoOfficial 😂😂 definitely won't. I made the mistake and rubbed my eye the other day(forgot I had them in🤦🏾) won't ever make that mistake again 🥴Thanks again bro. 👊🏽
Thanks for the illustration of showing me how to insert Scalera lenses. I’ll be getting them, but my doctor told me to go on UA-cam to look at how to insert them and your video was very informative. Thank you again for an excellent demonstration. Hopefully I will be prepared and ready day1 to insert my new lenses 🤞🏾lol.
I have keratoconus about nine years just got my scleral lenses a few months ago really loving it and really getting the hang of it but they didn’t give me two plungers they just gave me the one he was using to insert them but it works just fine🤙
Thank you! These lenses can be intimidating and I get the nervous jeeves. I've been wearing RGP's since I was 10 yrs old, so my new ophthalmologist highly recommended these as for the first time I'm seeing 20-20. Your calming voice and expertise have given me the courage to forge ahead instead of throwing in the towel.
I've been wearing glasses for what seems my life now, I've been considering these Scleral Lenses for some time now. I read many articles about it, but most of them are infomercials... so I wanted some personal nonprofit opinion, do you guys have a 100% vision or it's like "a better-than-other-options" solution. especially those hollows and shades, do these guys go away completely or what?
@@m3awna In my case, my sclera lens were fitted for far vision purposes and for that, I am 20/20 for the first time in my life. The flip side though is that I must use reading glasses for all up close activities. So, when at home I use my regular contacts or prescription glasses but when I go out, I use my scleras. I was told that they help reduce night blindness, but I haven't checked for that yet. Good luck!
Glad I could help! I can see how these can be intimidating especially how big they are. But just remember that it's the best vision and actually much far more easier than RGP's.
I received my scleral lens (right eye) on 03/15/22. Viewing your GREAT tutorial before my recent visit, was VERY helpful. Being new to sclerals, I'm having a little difficulty with the removal. However, this too, shall pass. THANKS AGAIN JACOB.
I've been wearing glasses for what seems my life now, I've been considering these Scleral Lenses for some time now. I read many articles about it, but most of them are infomercials... so I wanted some personal nonprofit opinion, do you guys have a 100% vision or it's like "a better-than-other-options" solution. especially those hollows and shades, do these guys go away completely or what?
@@m3awna It depends what stage you are in/what disease you have. I have KC. When I wear mind it feels like i have ULTRA HD vision. Everything is crisp.
Thank you for making this video! Just got these a few days ago - before watching this I averaged 5-10 attempts putting in my lenses, afterwards I got both eyes in one try apiece!!
I wish I would have watched this video when I first got my contacts but I would never put water near my contacts but nice video 👍great explanation and made me feel a little bit more at ease about my sclerals I have to wear them due to dry eyes which caused me to lose a lot of my vision
I’m glad the video helped. Yes trust me Sclerals are the new way to go for ultimate comfort. Hopefully technology advances were we no longer have to use it.
If your eyesight is -10 (OS/OD) or above, a good tip is to make sure your Optometrist at least tries to file your visit for the sclera contacts under MEDICAL ! This saved me on the cost of getting these very expensive lenses !!!
Thank you so much for this kind of video. I have a wear screrals for an estimate of 3 years. Is good to see helpful information from someone that’s is being thru the process.
You're a real one very informative I appreciate you it really helped especially rip about both middle fingers I did one and used index finger you really helped me thankbyou so much
India is the cheapest and the best for Keratoconus treatment and these lenses. I have visited India, Bangalore to be specific few times now. They're really good.
I just got my lenses today and struggled to put them in. I took them out at the doctors office and tomorrow will be the first time I try to get them in without the help of the contact lense specialist. I think your tip on cutting the inserter and looking through the hole may help me. I have my fingers crossed. I so want these lenses to work. 🤞🏽
OMG Awesome, excellent tutorial! I learned how to open eye better than what I was doing.. It took me 40 minutes yesterday, and now after watching this I did it once and got it in. + I never knew about how not to remove the lens my doctor didn't tell me as much as you did!! Scary I am so glad I watched your video. Now I will remove my lens from the bottom or the side as you said and be safe! Thank you so much. Happy Spring! 😃
todays my first day with them on after countless appointments, and I was amazed on how different I see with them on, now just here to see how to properly clean them....
This was super helpful! Just got my scleral lenses about a week ago. I've been having the hardest time finding solutions that will work. My eyes get so irritated rather quickly
Huge thank you, I was about to give up on my scleral lens because of the discomfort. It's been a year since I've worn them preferring my glasses instead but I was recently diagnosed with vestibular dysfunction (dizziness and imbalance) and finally realized it was due to worsening Keratoconus and needed to try the lens again. I absolutely love your video!!
This makes my heart warm and reminds me why I do it to help. I truly appreciate the kind words and I’m glad it helped you. I’m here if you have questions.
Thank you for this video kerataconus brother 😉🤭, honestly your video help me alot, cause I just got new eye contacts and totally forgot how at the eye doctor staff teach me how to used them😉, thank you great video.
Thank you so so so much all these tips helped me!! I've only had my contacts for 2 days and I was ready to give up because I couldn't get them in your video has helped so much!!
My pleasure. I'm glad it helped you. Stay strong been wearing these contacts for 4 years now. It can be intimidating at first but it's the best vision for our condition.
Merhaba Bende kullanmaya yeni başladım sol gözüm için 28 yaşındayım. Çok zor oluyor kullanmak özellikle lensi solüsyonu dökmeden takmak. Türkiyede yaşıyorum ve ülkemizde kimse sizin gibi anlatmıyor ve sonunda kendimi burda buldum 😂 Teşekkür ediyorum böyle bir deneyimi bizimle paylaştığın için.
Getting lenses next week. As a senior citizen, i am nervous about putting something in my eyes. Never wore contacts before, but vision is now much worse, and i must try!
Thank you for your video. I don't have my scleral lenses yet and I'm worried about getting them even though I need them, because I'm not very well-coordinated, but your tips make a lot of sense. So I do feel a little less worried now.
Very well done A lot more comprehensive then anything else i;ve seen. Although I've worn these lenses for more than 10 years, you were able to give me more info that I did not know previously (Old dogs new tricks) Good job
I usually just use my fingers to push the contact on my eye but I think my scleral lenses aren't as big. Still, watching how easy you put it in makes me want to change but getting them out is always scary for me. These tips are awesome! Thank you
Thanks so much, now I can put and remove my sclerals lenses so easy, all your tips are so useful and better than the instructions from my eye doctor, he was so technical (?)
Yeah when I first started I struggled with this too. I found out this occurs when you don't put enough saline on the contacts or say you bump your hand and some of the liquid falls off.
Thank you for making it so easy to insert my sclera lens .. was at my eye Dr. Inserting my sclera lens for the first time OMG Almost made me feel inadequate for a lack of a better word.. with your method I got it in the first try.. amazing thx again
I've been wearing glasses for what seems my life now, I've been considering these Scleral Lenses for some time now. I read many articles about it, but most of them are infomercials... so I wanted some personal nonprofit opinion, do you guys have a 100% vision or it's like "a better-than-other-options" solution. especially those hollows and shades, do these guys go away completely or what?
I love this video! I understand so much better now. I got my lenses 2 days ago and removing them is so hard lol I'm gonna try again today and hopefully this time I'm better at it.
Thank you very much for providing this video. I have been wearing Scleral Lenses for a while and was still able to learn a few tips from you. Thanks again!
I saw this video a day too late 😔. Yesterday I was taking out my lens and I panicked. I now have an emergency appointment to see if I damaged my eye 😬. I didn't think the plunger would move and I now believe that they should teach what to do when it happens
What do you find harder? Inserting, removing or cleaning?
Definitely inserting them
Just looking at it
At the beginning was putting the lenses, after a month is removing them, i get so sad with the blurry vision afterwards
Just got my lenses yesterday and I'm a new wearer. I spent 3 hours trying to get then in and I wasn't able to. My wife helped me today and I finally got them in. I ordered 300 bucks stand and I pray it helps. I just do not see me being able to put them in myself. It is way more difficult than I thought
@@RamiAq it just takes a few days to get it. You probably won't even need that expensive stand. The first few days I had my lenses it took me about 20-30 minutes and a dozen vials of sodium chloride vials. Now I get them after the first attempt using only the plunger. Just don't get discouraged. You'll love having the lenses and not having to wear glasses. I forget I have them on sometimes😁
There’s a community of people with kerataconus wtf 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I’m home
Haha lol we been here
I thought the same.
We r all together 😅
🤝
We are all in this shit together 😉
Even the doctors don’t explain the way you did.thanks from the bottom of my heart
I agree with you and I'm happy to help
Thank you for taking the time you did to produce this expert video. This should serve as a model video for anyone who wants to instruct. You speak slowly and clearly. You have great camera work. You are truly an expert.
this is by far the best video ive seen
After 23 years of wearing glasses. Ive finally moved to scleral lenses. I've been struggling a bit as im still in my first week. It's really nice having more of a personal video and personal opinions on this compared to commercial videos etc. Thank you so much for all the tips!
You can do it! Curious are you seeing better with sclerals or you had it better with glasses.
@@JacobGagoOfficial I've been wearing glasses for what seems my life now, I've been considering these Scleral Lenses for some time now. I read many articles about it, but most of them are infomercials... so I wanted some personal nonprofit opinion, do you guys have a 100% vision or it's like "a better-than-other-options" solution. especially those hollows and shades, do these guys go away completely or what?
@@m3awna as someone with charactaconis, when I put my Schlera lenses on for the first time I almost cried. Instant vision. I told my dad “I didn’t believe my vision was bad until I put these on” I highly recommend them. They’re uncomfortable at times but I’ll take it if it’s improving my vision by this much
I’m at day 4 of wearing my lenses for kcn. At first it literally took me 30-40 min to put them both in. However after watching your video and cutting off the bottom of my plunger I get them in 1st try now. Thank you so much for the tutorial,it made the process so much easier for me.
Nice work! Congrats 🎈
Been using sclerals for one month now (life changing). Still getting used to inserting them. Day one was an hour long struggle. After watching your video I am down to 5-10 min and getting faster. Thanks for the tutorial. Really helpful and definitely made it easier for me.
Wow what an improvement. Glad to have helped. Keep up the good work.
5-10 minutes is so much more doable haha.
per day how many hour you wear lens??
What a great educator! Good humor, reassuring calm great repetition and techniques. Thank you!
Omg, I’ve been wearing my sceral contacts for months and I’ve never inserted mine like this. My doctor made me buy a kit. I don’t know the specific names for everything, but they gave me a stand for my inserter as well as a green light that I can stick in the bottom of the inserter. That has helped makes this process easier. Everything is on the counter as I bend over.
I’m getting my first pair of scleral lenses after suffering with KC for 30 years! When I was 7 I would struggle to read the chalkboard at school (yea I’m chalkboard old lol) I kept being told I had an astigmatism but never knew that, that’s a symptom not the diagnosis! Glasses made my head ach because the powers were so different between my L & R eye, soft lens made me see better up close but everything was blurry from afar, worse than without. It wasn’t until seeing if I was a candidate for lasik that I found out about KC. Monday I was able to see a w/ 20/20 vision in my trials for the first time IN MY LIFE and it was AMAZING 😭 I literally cried when we had to take them out! I’ve only seen that clearly in my dreams! I cannot WAIT until my script comes in!!! Oh and your video was great, I’ll be practicing inserting and taking out my lenses with you! 😁
Just want to say big thank you! I was really struggling to get my Sclerals in for some time. I reached a point where I was giving up as it’s too much hassle. These tips have really helped and now I get them in instantly with no bubbles!
Makes me glad to read this! You rock!!
Bro I can't tell you what a game changer it was to cut the bottom off the inserter! Thank you! 🙏🏻
Haha big game changer. As you become a pro you wont even need it any more
OMG! Thank you! this is my 3rd day with my contacts! 1st day, my doc helped me insert them, 2nd day, i tried for hours and couldn’t them in! had a breakdown! 😢 and it’s 2pm on the 3rd day and I haven’t even tried! your video inspired me, so I’m about to go give it a try!! ❤️
Did it work? ;( I am getting these as well but scared now
This was fantastic.
No Doctor has patiently explained it like thus.
God bless you buddy.
All three are equally difficult at first.
With patience and practice you WILL get there buddy.
This is the best video I've found on how to do this. Thanks so much.
Thank you for taking time to help myself and others! I'm new to this contact journey and today I had issues learning to insert the contacts but im determined to get them in so I can enjoy better eye health! ☺️
No problem! I'm sure you'll do just fine.
I know this is a few years old now but I can’t thank you enough. Cera patient, first transplant at 9 and second transplant at 18, im now 36 and gratfts are aging so I decided to try lenses and this has possibly been the most daunting thing I’ve done😂
Love that your video is more personal and you explain everything clearly.
Thank you for making this video. Inserting is definitely the hardest part. Some folk just don’t get how difficult this is and how we be struggling. Also, shorter finger nails do help.
You are the best. I have been trying to insert them for about a month. With your help, I managed to do it at the first attempt!!
Fantastic! Makes me glad to read this.
I am a beginner. I am literally scared about the whole experience. Especially removing the scleral lense.
Thanks for the video. It really helpful.
How is it now? I find removing wayyy easier.
Great video bro...brand new to these lenses and I was dam near ready to go back to glasses which mess up my fly...the cutting off the tool you dropped a gem.. Better than what the doctor showed me much appreciated
Glad it worked out for you. Yeah glasses ain’t when the lens thick as heck lol
I got one scleral lens Tuesday for scarring due to a corneal ulcer (long, immaterial story). Today is Thursday, I'm mostly reviewing things like how much conditioning solution to use and what not.
Your idea to cut off the bottom of the inserter is brilliant. Suction isn't needed and avoiding it is an extra step. When I saw the light, well, I saw the light! :-) I think I'll trim the inserter tomorrow.
You’re a beast . I got my lenses a year ago and am so scared to put them in, this is helping a little
Haha it can take time. Hope you're killing it now.
I know I’m hella late, but I just got one sclera lens and I was having difficulty putting it in. Cutting the plunger was a game changer!!! Seeing the light and using that as a focal point helped tremendously. Thank you!
Glad it worked. I now offer help over zoom if you want to book a time feel free to email info@jacobgago.com
I've been watching and re-watching your video. It's the best explanation of all on UA-cam. I had one trial and it freaked me out so I'm having a second trial this week and your video makes me sure I can do this.
First try today. Couldn't get it in. Eyes started closing when I got close. I'm going to keep trying and hopefully I'll succeed.
Today I got both in and wore them for about 3 hours. I have dry eyes and severe astigmatism so I will still have to wear glasses but after several tries today success finally.
I am new to wearing these and appreciate your tutorial. you did an amazing job helping me. Thank you very much.😊
I've been wearing glasses since secondary school and I've just been fitted for sclerals at 34.. I was amazed at the vision improvement but I'm a bit nervous about putting them in when I get them so watching these videos for guidance! Thank you!
You'll be fine. At 34 your not scared of anything anymore in life lol
You are not alone, I’ll be learning with you! YOU CAN DO IT!!! We Can Do It! I don’t be nervous, trust yourself. I’ve been practicing mental, going through the steps and envisioning myself getting them in quickly, efficiently and with out discomfort or bubbles! Just stay parallel to the floor and overfill your lens. You’ll do great!
I got my lenses yesterday, today was the first time putting them on myself and your video really helped me a lot. It made so easy, thank you so much!
Thank you young man. This video was more informative than many other videos. Great tips. These lenses are very intimidating for new users.
Cutting the end off of the inserter was a game changer for me. It made it so much easier to get the lenses in. Thanks so much!
I'm newly diagnosed with keratoconus and just got my contacts yesterday. Thank you for this video!
You sir, are an EXCELLENT instructor.
THANK YOU!!, for this GREAT tutorial.
VERY helpful, in an entertaining way.
Haha 🥳🙏🏾thank you more to come
This is SO well done and easy to follow. Getting mine in a few months and needed this guidance. Thank you so much for making this video!
Glad you like the video thanks for the kind words
@@JacobGagoOfficial I just got mine in yesterday. I am still struggling a bit. How long did it take you until you were able to do it pretty quickly? How long did you struggle (if at all)?
hi how much did you pay for your lenses i wanted to get an idea of price if possible😊
@@MargaretinOhio I've been wearing glasses for what seems my life now, I've been considering these Scleral Lenses for some time now. I read many articles about it, but most of them are infomercials... so I wanted some personal nonprofit opinion, do you guys have a 100% vision or it's like "a better-than-other-options" solution. especially those hollows and shades, do these guys go away completely or what?
New to Scleral and I watch this video everyday when I am trying to insert haha, it helps quite a lot if someone is doing it with you
Thursday will make a week of me wearing my scleral lens journey I have avoided these for sooo long! And I find it so easy to get them in but I’ve been struggling taking them out until I came to your video!!! Thank you King for your knowledge and expertise I appreciate it. This video has truly helped me! I found myself getting frustrated and would take a few deep breaths and relax and refocus. But thank you so much.
No problem! Hope your journey is much better now.
I'm new to sclerals, thanks for the vid!
After 20 years in regular gas permeable lenses and a lot of eye pain with any dust or sweat, these are a godsend!
It still feels weird taking them out and I learned to put a bit of pressure when inserting to get them seated.
My optometrist recommended Clear Care solution. Nice to know other avenues are available.
Again, thanks! :)
I've been wearing glasses for what seems my life now, I've been considering these Scleral Lenses for some time now. I read many articles about it, but most of them are infomercials... so I wanted some personal nonprofit opinion, do you guys have a 100% vision or it's like "a better-than-other-options" solution. especially those hollows and shades, do these guys go away completely or what?
@@m3awna Your "shadows and shades" are your referring to floaters?
Anything related to vision in the eye will remain.
That being said, these lenses are life changing once one gets past the removal an insertion process.
I still wear reading glasses for close up stuff and wear glasses for times I don't want to put them in.
The vision is always better with the sclerals , however.
@@MikeBMW what I meant is keratoconus Glare. Does it go away completely?
@@m3awna pretty much. The glare to which you refer, I take it to be halos on lights?
You really should consult an optometrist versed in these lenses to ascertain if they are appropriate for you particular condition.
@@MikeBMW thank you
Tomorrow I get my lenses. This video has put me at ease. Your instructions were clear and helpful. Thank you so much!!!!!
after 14 years of wearing glasses i now have scleral lenses, and i have had cross linking in my left eye last week 30/03 and awaiting a date for my right eye to get done.
Thanks so much for this video on how to get these lenses in as after 6 visits to opticians i was still unable to get them in as i couldnt get my head around it your video helped me a lot.
thanks for that i feel like a different person and the confidence i have with contacts is 2nd to none, can actually get decent sun glasses without having to get prescriptions made for them every year
Thank you! Picking mine up today and my biggest fear was them getting stuck and not being able to get them out ! So feeling better about that now ! You are a doll thanks again !
My pleasure good luck to ya 😇
Greaaaaat demonstrations. I’m still researching so I don’t have any, but this is a great reference. Thank you so much for the time and energy you put into this video.
Same as you researching these contacts
Glad it was helpful!
It's the way to go
So helpful. I was just diagnosed and this video helped calm me down.
Awww 🥰 … don’t worry I’ve KC for 12 years now and not one day has it stopped me from living.
Thank you! I have had my Scleral lenses for a week, and have watched several videos, but yours is the best! Especially the part about the removal, and what to do if it gets stuck in the middle!
I got them out on the 1st try this evening. 😘
Thanks! Very helpful to hear the good, bad, ugly from someone who lives with this condition and uses scleral lenses!
Of course no problem. One of the videos I’m working on is living with KC doesn’t limit you to living life.
You are a lifesaver. I struggle for 2 days to put them on until I saw this video
Thank you for the detailed instructions. I’m 63 yoa and After multiple eye surgeries in past 2 1/2 years I’m waiting for my first consultation with an eye doctor for scleral lenses.
What eye surgeries have you had?
@@JacobGagoOfficial
In 2021 Cataract surgery in both eyes.
In 2021-2022 two detached retinas left eye. In February and June 2023 two detached retinas right eye. I have severe dry eye syndrome. This year while recovering between surgeries the right eye suffered 3 abrasions with one Ulcer and infection. That left scars on my cornea.
@@JacobGagoOfficial how many hours you wear scleral lens without any problem??
After several fittings I Got my scleral lenses on December 26, 2023. Awesome!!!
I wear them 5 to 8 hours a day. I’m retired but remain physically active on a daily basis. I have several prescription eye drops for both eyes that I have to keep up with throughout the day and night. The only problems so far are at insertion and removal time. Then other days it’s no issues at all. Your video has helped me so many times since December. Thank you..
You covered the removal process wonderfully. I just removed mine for the first time (before video) and, OUCH. I think I hurt my eyeball, lol. You covered about not putting tool in center of eye, which I did. Thank you very much!!!
Glad it was helpful! Haha
This guys explain better than my doctor
Lol thank you
I've worn soft contacts for over 10 years and got my first pair of scleral lens today. I can insert and remove my soft contacts while doing jumping jacks lol The hard contacts to say the least has been a challenge inserting and removing. I learned more from this video than from the clerk at Doctors office. Thanks a million!!
Glad it helped out! I definitely don't recommend trying this with jumping jacks 😂
@@JacobGagoOfficial 😂😂 definitely won't.
I made the mistake and rubbed my eye the other day(forgot I had them in🤦🏾) won't ever make that mistake again 🥴Thanks again bro. 👊🏽
@@d2nic3 haha your fit must be so good to not remember. Ya to us
@@JacobGagoOfficial Lol It's great fit actually.I legit don't even feel it.
Awww man!! I’m so glad I found this video!! I have been removing my contacts like I’m Spider-Man!! 😂🤣😂🤣😂 great technique to start from the bottom!!
Lmao 🤣 shoot if you got Spider-Man abilities teach us lol
Second day using my scleral Len (left eye only) ,, was so easy watching this video.
Thanks for the illustration of showing me how to insert Scalera lenses. I’ll be getting them, but my doctor told me to go on UA-cam to look at how to insert them and your video was very informative. Thank you again for an excellent demonstration. Hopefully I will be prepared and ready day1 to insert my new lenses 🤞🏾lol.
Crazy that your Dr would say go look on UA-cam but I’m not surprised. That’s why I made the video.
I have keratoconus about nine years just got my scleral lenses a few months ago really loving it and really getting the hang of it but they didn’t give me two plungers they just gave me the one he was using to insert them but it works just fine🤙
Nice what were you wearing prior?
Thank you! These lenses can be intimidating and I get the nervous jeeves. I've been wearing RGP's since I was 10 yrs old, so my new ophthalmologist highly recommended these as for the first time I'm seeing 20-20. Your calming voice and expertise have given me the courage to forge ahead instead of throwing in the towel.
I've been wearing glasses for what seems my life now, I've been considering these Scleral Lenses for some time now. I read many articles about it, but most of them are infomercials... so I wanted some personal nonprofit opinion, do you guys have a 100% vision or it's like "a better-than-other-options" solution. especially those hollows and shades, do these guys go away completely or what?
@@m3awna In my case, my sclera lens were fitted for far vision purposes and for that, I am 20/20 for the first time in my life. The flip side though is that I must use reading glasses for all up close activities. So, when at home I use my regular contacts or prescription glasses but when I go out, I use my scleras. I was told that they help reduce night blindness, but I haven't checked for that yet. Good luck!
@@lindajackson4819 thank you
Glad I could help! I can see how these can be intimidating especially how big they are. But just remember that it's the best vision and actually much far more easier than RGP's.
See my response below to Linda. I recommend 100%
Nicely done!
I received my scleral lens (right eye) on 03/15/22.
Viewing your GREAT tutorial before my recent visit, was VERY helpful.
Being new to sclerals, I'm having a little difficulty with the removal. However, this too, shall pass.
THANKS AGAIN JACOB.
No problem. Let me know if any more questions.
I've been wearing glasses for what seems my life now, I've been considering these Scleral Lenses for some time now. I read many articles about it, but most of them are infomercials... so I wanted some personal nonprofit opinion, do you guys have a 100% vision or it's like "a better-than-other-options" solution. especially those hollows and shades, do these guys go away completely or what?
@@m3awna It depends what stage you are in/what disease you have. I have KC. When I wear mind it feels like i have ULTRA HD vision. Everything is crisp.
@@jabbawabba4949 thanks a lot, that'S reassuring
Thank you for making this video! Just got these a few days ago - before watching this I averaged 5-10 attempts putting in my lenses, afterwards I got both eyes in one try apiece!!
Glad it helped!
I wish I would have watched this video when I first got my contacts but I would never put water near my contacts but nice video 👍great explanation and made me feel a little bit more at ease about my sclerals I have to wear them due to dry eyes which caused me to lose a lot of my vision
I’m glad the video helped. Yes trust me Sclerals are the new way to go for ultimate comfort. Hopefully technology advances were we no longer have to use it.
If your eyesight is -10 (OS/OD) or above, a good tip is to make sure your Optometrist at least tries to file your visit for the sclera contacts under MEDICAL ! This saved me on the cost of getting these very expensive lenses !!!
Thanks for the tip when I see my Dr. I'll ask him if he knows about this!
You make it look so easy im sitting here with red eyes trying to fit these in.....gonna need to order the rubber things
You got this. Just slow down and try the steps I outlined. Let me know if you got questions.
Thank you so much for this kind of video. I have a wear screrals for an estimate of 3 years. Is good to see helpful information from someone that’s is being thru the process.
Glad it was helpful! There's a lot of us.
You're a real one very informative I appreciate you it really helped especially rip about both middle fingers I did one and used index finger you really helped me thankbyou so much
No problem. Glad this video can help you 😇
India is the cheapest and the best for Keratoconus treatment and these lenses. I have visited India, Bangalore to be specific few times now. They're really good.
Where in banglore man
Narayana Nethralya. Rajaji nagar
You made my life easy. I will get my scleral lenses after 30 days. I am very nervous and scary to wear them.
Don’t be scared! Best decision I made plus you have this video now to help you!
@@JacobGagoOfficial yes brother. I am thankful ❤️
Great video man! Everything is perfectly explained! Thanks a lot!
Thank you so much for your video! I've used an entire bottle of saline solution just trying to get them in.
Yaay congrats!!! Just keep going next thing you know your a pro!
Thanks very much for making this video, Jacob. It’s the best I’ve seen on the subject.
That’s nice of you. Thanks for watching!!
I just got my lenses today and struggled to put them in. I took them out at the doctors office and tomorrow will be the first time I try to get them in without the help of the contact lense specialist. I think your tip on cutting the inserter and looking through the hole may help me. I have my fingers crossed. I so want these lenses to work. 🤞🏽
OMG Awesome, excellent tutorial! I learned how to open eye better than what I was doing.. It took me 40 minutes yesterday, and now after watching this I did it once and got it in. + I never knew about how not to remove the lens my doctor didn't tell me as much as you did!! Scary I am so glad I watched your video. Now I will remove my lens from the bottom or the side as you said and be safe! Thank you so much. Happy Spring! 😃
Glad to hear the video helped
It sure did and I am so thankful!!
todays my first day with them on after countless appointments, and I was amazed on how different I see with them on, now just here to see how to properly clean them....
This was super helpful! Just got my scleral lenses about a week ago. I've been having the hardest time finding solutions that will work. My eyes get so irritated rather quickly
Planning to release a solutions video by Friday stay tuned
Same I'm struggling
Thank you so much for this video. So nice to know that I’m not alone. I was just diagnosed and have been struggling with inserting the scleral lens ):
You got this!
Huge thank you, I was about to give up on my scleral lens because of the discomfort. It's been a year since I've worn them preferring my glasses instead but I was recently diagnosed with vestibular dysfunction (dizziness and imbalance) and finally realized it was due to worsening Keratoconus and needed to try the lens again. I absolutely love your video!!
This makes my heart warm and reminds me why I do it to help. I truly appreciate the kind words and I’m glad it helped you. I’m here if you have questions.
Thank you for this video kerataconus brother 😉🤭, honestly your video help me alot, cause I just got new eye contacts and totally forgot how at the eye doctor staff teach me how to used them😉, thank you great video.
Jacob many thanks. I am getting my leses for the frist time this week and watching many videos. Yours was very helpful. Cheers!
Great tips I’m a new wearer like your video and hope this will make it easy ❤❤
Thank you so so so much all these tips helped me!! I've only had my contacts for 2 days and I was ready to give up because I couldn't get them in your video has helped so much!!
My pleasure. I'm glad it helped you. Stay strong been wearing these contacts for 4 years now. It can be intimidating at first but it's the best vision for our condition.
thank you for this. 4th day wearing and today I got them both in first try!!
Merhaba
Bende kullanmaya yeni başladım sol gözüm için 28 yaşındayım.
Çok zor oluyor kullanmak özellikle lensi solüsyonu dökmeden takmak.
Türkiyede yaşıyorum ve ülkemizde kimse sizin gibi anlatmıyor ve sonunda kendimi burda buldum 😂
Teşekkür ediyorum böyle bir deneyimi bizimle paylaştığın için.
Excellent tips. Thanks so much for great info and video!
Getting lenses next week. As a senior citizen, i am nervous about putting something in my eyes. Never wore contacts before, but vision is now much worse, and i must try!
Thank you for your video. I don't have my scleral lenses yet and I'm worried about getting them even though I need them, because I'm not very well-coordinated, but your tips make a lot of sense. So I do feel a little less worried now.
You got this Karen! in the beginning it sounds really intimidating but you got this!
Very well done A lot more comprehensive then anything else i;ve seen. Although I've worn these lenses for more than 10 years, you were able to give me more info that I did not know previously (Old dogs new tricks) Good job
Makes me glad to share. Thanks for watching!
I usually just use my fingers to push the contact on my eye but I think my scleral lenses aren't as big. Still, watching how easy you put it in makes me want to change but getting them out is always scary for me. These tips are awesome! Thank you
Glad it worked.
Incredible information ❤
Thanks so much, now I can put and remove my sclerals lenses so easy, all your tips are so useful and better than the instructions from my eye doctor, he was so technical (?)
You did a great job. I struggle with air bubbles from time to time.
Yeah when I first started I struggled with this too. I found out this occurs when you don't put enough saline on the contacts or say you bump your hand and some of the liquid falls off.
Thank you for making it so easy to insert my sclera lens .. was at my eye Dr. Inserting my sclera lens for the first time OMG Almost made me feel inadequate for a lack of a better word.. with your method I got it in the first try.. amazing thx again
Glad it was helpful haha! 😁
I already made all those mistakes. Now I know! Excellent video. Thank you
Getting fitted on Monday! Keratoconus diagnosis in each eye
Thank you for this info! Made it so much less intensive…
Let’s get er done!
Glad it helped. Hope your appointment went well.
I've been wearing glasses for what seems my life now, I've been considering these Scleral Lenses for some time now. I read many articles about it, but most of them are infomercials... so I wanted some personal nonprofit opinion, do you guys have a 100% vision or it's like "a better-than-other-options" solution. especially those hollows and shades, do these guys go away completely or what?
This is very helpful. Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for the love ❤️
I love this video! I understand so much better now. I got my lenses 2 days ago and removing them is so hard lol I'm gonna try again today and hopefully this time I'm better at it.
Hopefully things are working out for ya.
Thank you very much for providing this video. I have been wearing Scleral Lenses for a while and was still able to learn a few tips from you. Thanks again!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much for your video! Learned a lot from you - that they didn't even teach me at the Opthomologist office.
I wish the offices would spend the time. Glad the video helped!
Thank you, for my contacts two days ago and had no issues at the doctor, got home and could barely insert them. Thank you for the info.
No problem! I'm glad the video was helpful.
I saw this video a day too late 😔. Yesterday I was taking out my lens and I panicked. I now have an emergency appointment to see if I damaged my eye 😬. I didn't think the plunger would move and I now believe that they should teach what to do when it happens
Your video helped me so much with my sclerals!
You got those on like a champ! Great video tutorial.
Haha thank you. Hopefully I helped you get to pro too.
Thank you very much for your video. It has helped me a lot. I thought I couldn't get it.