Hard Contact Lenses Vs Soft - Which is Better?
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Soft Contact Lenses have the benefits of
Easy to learn how to put in
Available immediately or within several days
Easy to clean
Can be disposable
Available in many powers
Gives Good clear vision
Can adapt to them and feel comfortable within minutes
Cons: Can be expensive and may not come in your powers
Gas Permeable Contact Lenses (Hard contacts)
Can be tailor made to your eyes
Provides EXCELLENT vision
Can last years
Are often cheaper than soft lenses
Cons: Takes longer to fit/ more doctor visits
Required careful lens cleaning and maintenance
Takes longer to adapt to lenses and may be uncomfortable for several days to weeks
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Have you ever heard of rigid gas permeable contact lenses? Hard contact lenses (aka rgp contact lenses) are often considered a thing of the past but in fact, still remain a viable and excellent option for vision correction. Do you know the differences between rgp vs soft contact lenses? In this video, Dr. Allen reviews the pros and cons of these two contact lens types.
Have you ever tried hard contact lenses? What has been your experience?
I wear hard lense in my left eye but my eye is getting heavier and I can’t bear after wearing three four hours but in my right soft lense is working cool. Please suggest what to do for my left eye?
I haven't tried hard lenses, but would it be bad to wear them for a full day right off the bat? I can't quite see completely clear at school and these sound like they're worth trying, but I'd need to wear them all day right off the bat.
I wear hybrid lenses and love them.
Recently started wearing hard contact lenses for keratoconus and have had mine for almost two months now. Really didn't have a hard time adjusting to them at all, loving the eyesight.
Thanks for your videos, they're really helpful. I do want to ask if you have a video (or can make one) with suggestions for which contact lens solution is best for cleaning & caring for hard contact lenses.
this isn’t just a philosophy, but it is the truth, and it’s reality (john 14:6). GOD came unto the earth in the likeness of man and HE took the lowly position of a bondservant (philippians 2:7), not to be served, but to serve, and to give HIS Life as a Ransom for many (matthew 20:28). we are not saved because of our own goodness/works, since no one is good (morally perfect), except One, that is, GOD (mark 10:18), but we are saved by the unmerited love and favor of the LORD through faith in HIM and what HE did for us (ephesians 2:4-5). every man is given all he needs to live a Godly life through the knowledge of the LORD (2 peter 1:3). each and every one of us must confess of our sins to the FATHER, we must repent (acts 20:21), and we must strive to live our lives all to the glory of GOD in every aspect (1 corinthians 10:31). if we confess our sins, GOD is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us of all unrighteousness (1 john 1:9). when you’re a new creation in CHRIST, old things pass away and all things become new (2 corinthians 5:17)!
I'm in the process of getting used to hard contact lenses. Honestly speaking it's not easy, but since I'm not able to wear glasses without getting headaches and I have to look at the computer screen for 8 hours a day, it's worth it. With hard lenses my eyes don't get irritated and dry like they did with soft lenses and my doctor told me, in the long term they would be better for my eyes.
Thank you for sharing!!! Yes, my experience exactly. Hard lenses take some time to get used to.
this isn’t just a philosophy, but it is the truth, and it’s reality (john 14:6). GOD came unto the earth in the likeness of man and HE took the lowly position of a bondservant (philippians 2:7), not to be served, but to serve, and to give HIS Life as a Ransom for many (matthew 20:28). we are not saved because of our own goodness/works, since no one is good (morally perfect), except One, that is, GOD (mark 10:18), but we are saved by the unmerited love and favor of the LORD through faith in HIM and what HE did for us (ephesians 2:4-5). every man is given all he needs to live a Godly life through the knowledge of the LORD (2 peter 1:3). each and every one of us must confess of our sins to the FATHER, we must repent (acts 20:21), and we must strive to live our lives all to the glory of GOD in every aspect (1 corinthians 10:31). if we confess our sins, GOD is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us of all unrighteousness (1 john 1:9). when you’re a new creation in CHRIST, old things pass away and all things become new (2 corinthians 5:17)!
No way! I got soft lenses one time because I was curious as to how they would feel but i can co-sign Anna alot of irritation especially when putting them on and dry out very fast.
just do laser surgery
@@DoctorEyeHealth how do u take out hard lenses
I started wearing hard contact lenses in the late 1960's. I loved them! I had severe stigmatatizium . I had Lasix done about 10 years ago. Monovision. I wasn't satisfied because my vision wasn't as clear as with the hard lenses. I am glad to hear I can get the hard lenses again. I am 69 years old now. Very healthy and thankful 🙏
this isn’t just a philosophy, but it is the truth, and it’s reality (john 14:6). GOD came unto the earth in the likeness of man and HE took the lowly position of a bondservant (philippians 2:7), not to be served, but to serve, and to give HIS Life as a Ransom for many (matthew 20:28). we are not saved because of our own goodness/works, since no one is good (morally perfect), except One, that is, GOD (mark 10:18), but we are saved by the unmerited love and favor of the LORD through faith in HIM and what HE did for us (ephesians 2:4-5). every man is given all he needs to live a Godly life through the knowledge of the LORD (2 peter 1:3). each and every one of us must confess of our sins to the FATHER, we must repent (acts 20:21), and we must strive to live our lives all to the glory of GOD in every aspect (1 corinthians 10:31). if we confess our sins, GOD is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us of all unrighteousness (1 john 1:9). when you’re a new creation in CHRIST, old things pass away and all things become new (2 corinthians 5:17)!
Kind of cool that you are 69 😂
Dickie Talmage which hard contact lens brand are you wearing please?
I'm 68 and have been wearing hard lenses since 1967, I'm very happy with them. The optician is trying to persuade me to try Lasix but I'm not keen. Glad to hear your views on this.
Wtf you are so fucking old
Anything before 2000 is ancient for a 14 yr old like me
I tried soft ones for a couple weeks, but as I am quite young and I have to look at a screen for many hours a day, I wanted to choose the healthiest version for me. My eye doctor recommended me hard contacts because they support the oxigen supply for the eyes and prevent dryness. Although I had a quite hard time getting used to the feeling of hard ones, I would choose them again because I want to do what‘s best for my eyes.
Yes no doubt you can feel them in the beginning but we'll fitting RGP lenses desensitizes quite quickly. It only took 2 weeks for me and I have dry se sitive eyes. I don't even feel them now and are super comfortable.
Love the fact you don't get that dry leechy feel like when soft lenses dry out.
I tried semi hard lenses the first time, and my eyes just would not stop tearing up. I would like to use hard lens, but some how my eyes never got used to it.
can u smoke or be around smokers with contact lenses
@@keqa8251 don't think it's a great idea..
Is it just me or the video quality just went 100%??? Crystal clear!
Today is my first time wearing hard contact lenses and it's a bit uncomfortable, but it really improved my vision. I've been wearing this for almost 5 hours now.
Update??
How are you now?
Well?
A doctor that gives a shit... The hero we desperately need.
Wish they made more people like him.
I have hard lenses because of keratoconus. I’ve been wearing my lenses for about a week and half and they are comfortable.
That’s great to hear!!
Keratoconus is the reason I’m watching this video lol. I know i’ll have to switch to hard at some point and I’ve been dreading it
@@doctorbenjaminIII ask for scleral if your doctor can they are way more comfortable then rgb but have a learning curve.
Same for me it's an year I think
@@DoctorEyeHealth hello doctor. Do u prefer any eye drop medical for treat keratoconus? .. or is that enough to use hard contact lenses for keratoconus ?
I developed an "allergy" to my soft contacts once and had to wear RGPs. My eye doc did NOT measure them properly and I spent a year wearing hard contacts that did not sit properly on my eye. I couldn't see, since the edge of the lense sat on my pupil- and when they didn't? They sat in my eyelids. 😭
Luckily, I switched doctors and he re-measured and gave me a new pair. Ended up trying soft lenses again (allergy vanished???) since the RGPs were still uncomfortable. I'm honestly too scared to ever go back to RGPs! 😵
When I needed to switch to RGP lenses after wearing soft lenses for years, I tried to get fitted for them. I saw three eye docs and they were not able to fit me correctly. Either they were too loose or tight and uncomfortable.This was an expensive 3yr process of lenses not fitting right. I discovered with this experience that not alot of eye docs are savvy in fitting this modality nor know how. Finally saw an eye doc that specializes in RGP fits. That was 10 yrs ago.I now wear multifocal RGP lenses in perfect comfort.Proper fit is extremely important with RGP lenses for comfort and long term health. Proper fitting RGP lenses become super comfortable after about 15-20min. Once adapted they are comfortable like soft lenses.
what brand do you wear
@@matthewmiller5457 Boston XO2 w/Blanchard Essentials multifocal i and ii design.
@@geraldl1401 How long did it take for you to be able to wear them all day
@@matthewmiller5457 it took a few weeks slowly adding an hour each day. Boston XO2 is a ultra breathable lens so I now wear them comfortably 16+hrs a day.
@@geraldl1401 Thanks for sharing your story. That's encouraging to hear.
I haven't tried the hard lenses. I'm new to contact lenses but for the past 6 months I've been using soft lenses. This video has been very informative
I have been using RGP lenses for a few months now, I have also tried soft lenses . TBH I prefer the sharp vision I get from the RGP lenses, yes there's some initial discomfort but I was able to get over it within 3 days !
Wow......it took me 3 months
I have keratoconus. I also have a damaged nerve on my left eye blocking some of my vision. I have high myopia & astigmatism so I thought contacts were out of the question but my doctor found some soft contacts & after watching your channel to learn. I am loving them so thank you.
I binged watched many of your videos today. Not sure if you’ve mentioned it in a past video that I hadn’t seen yet, but this would’ve been a perfect video to discuss hybrid contact lens options such as the Synergeye brand. I’ve tried them, and I really like them. They offer the clarity of RPG’s but the comfort of soft contacts. For my fit, prescription and location, the were about $90 for each eye and last 6 months
He did
I have worn hard, soft and gas perm lenses. I had a hard time till I found the right eye doctor. I have horrible allergies all year. I get bad build up on the lenses. Finally got the right soft lens and solutions then guess what at 33 I needed progressive lenses. So I just wear glasses I'm 64. So I could write a book now. Love watching your videos. Yes I have the same eye doctor been 30 years.
You have no idea how thankful I am everytime I watch your videos💙💙💙
OMGGG... Finally, this topic that I have been waiting for. Thank you dr 👍👍👍
Most welcome 😊 Happy you like it!
OMG THIS IS SO WHAT I NEED LOKE IM GETTING CONTACTS TOMORRO AND I NEEDED TO LIKE KNOW YOU KNOW
Oop i was on caps lock (cos I'm SO EXITED)
Ortho k lenses were a game changer for me. Wished I had known about them sooner.
I've worn Boston XO2 RGP lenses since day one, it became avail. This hyper breathable material allows me to wear em for long periods morning to night.huge fan👍!
Originally Boston II,Boston 7, Boston EO, Boston XO, then finally Boston XO2, offering the highest O2 flow 👍❤️
I've worn hard lenses since 1970. Actually my very first lenses weren't RGP, but some type of polycarbonate plastic without the ability of gas transfer through the lens. Never an issue with these. I think around 1978 my Dr. Recommended the new RGP saying these are healthier for the eye so I started wearing RGP's. I couldn't tell the difference in terms of vision correction. I still have these lenses to this day. As long as you're careful, don't drop them too many times, have clean hands etc. They last forever. I don't recall a getting used to period. My doctor told me to increase wearing time by one hour per day I recall that Removing the hard lenses was a problem. I couldn't seem to get the hang of it. Finally , I was able to insert and remove them easily. Like removing training wheels from a bike it all fell into place. Present day. My last pair of RGP's I purchased was about 15 years ago. This pair was prescribed for my middle aged reading issues. Called monovision. My dominate eye being my dominate eye is prescribed for distance while the other eye was given a bit weaker prescription. I was told it's like a brain dominate thing where going from distance to close up the brain chooses which eye for reading then goes to the other eye for distance. It took me about 1day to get used to that. I need something stronger because I noticed my vision changing where the mono vision isn't as good. Doctor warned Me that monovision has limits, seems I exploited these limits. Last 18 months or so I experienced floaters in my dominate eye, then 18 months later the other. I just focus past the floaters and I hardly notice them. Floaters is a subject for another day.
As I had said, 1970 I started wearing hard lenses until present day I still wear them some of these are the earliest ones from the 1970's . I'm in my 6th decade of life. And love my RGP. I never had an interest I'm soft lenses. I see these as an ongoing expense where as my RGP lenses with minimal care or at times, less than minimal are very forgiving.
That's my 2 cents worth.
thx for sharing! I will probably get my first pair hard lenses soon :))
Well, the 1970's were not "the first" by any means.. Hard lenses had been totally perfected by then. I stated wearing them in 1962, and my late mother had them in 1947...
Love the video!! I needed this video I got contacts like a week ago and really needed to know the differences
Glad it was helpful! Did your doctor or eye clinic offer you the two options?
Since having Lasik for my far vision, I have had a difficult time finding multi focal contacts that work for me. My reg doc suggested I see a specialist and was fitted for GP lenses today. They were definitely a bit irritating but I'm really hoping they work for me and I'm looking forward to my next appointment when they come in!
HOWD IT GO?
@@SiaanLala it didn’t. 😞
@@seaweedeable Sorry for the caps, was an accident was your lasik not good? I also would like to get it since I don't really like and hate wearing glasses so lmk if you're willing to share! Thanks!
@@SiaanLala You bet! I guess after lasik it's tough to get any contacts right. I require multi focal and they just didn't work anymore due to the change in cornea shape. I had my distance corrected with lasik so I still need glasses for reading. I tried SEVERAL things with my eye doc after lasik and finally ended up with ONE contact for my dominant eye. It was pretty expensive going through all the testing and seeing specialists. I"m still glad i did it since my distance is perfect and and the time of surgery both close and distance were messed up. Also, it depend on your diagnosis-mine was age related so I could only have EITHER distance or close up corrected.
@@SiaanLala Don’t…..I was nearsighted-350, and now, years later, I am farsighted +350
I just started wearing soft Tori’s lens and I love them super comfortable love this series keep up the great work
I’m wearing RGP for years. I have a multi focal hard lenses and high myopia and astigmatism. I found them to be the best lenses ever!! Once I got used to them my life changed for good.
Love hearing this!
Been wearing gas permeable (hard) lenses for 54 years (not the same pair!). They changed my life. I have severe astigmatism but, even if I could, I wouldn’t wear soft ones because of the higher infection rate in soft lenses.
That is so awesome Shelley! Glad they are not the same pair (although that would be impressive). Thanks for sharing!
We’re in the same boat! I have somewhat steep corneas and high myopia. I remember wearing the hard lenses in the 70’s which just covered the pupil and then moved to gas permeable lenses in the 90’s. They are a lifesaver! I am now in mono-vision and wear glasses only for reading. Without my contacts, I can still read without readers!
If it's okay, what's the grade of your astigmatism? Mine is 475 or -4.75 both and currently in the process of soft contacts fitting. I'm just annoyed how the soft lenses move and it's just so blurry. Kinda scared driving with them.
Thanks for covering this. I started with the rigid lens when I was 15. Then got the soft lenses when you could sleep in them. I admit the sharpness was always better with the rigid lenses but I hated to remove and clean at night
Absolutely! I find a lot of people who start with hard RGP lenses rarely switch to soft lenses for the vision reason. Do you prefer the soft then?
@@DoctorEyeHealth I prefer the soft only so I don’t have to deal daily with them. The rigid lenses are sharper consistently but also hate that line eyelash crawling underneath.
Have you had any ptoblems sleeping with them?
Hard contacts were awful for me, they were uncomfortable, scraped my eyelids when I blinked, even a speck of dust on them resulted in intense pain, I was always crying, and at one point one of my eyes started to blink uncontrollably do to them. I was recommended hard lenses because my high prescription but honestly I’d sacrifice a little vision not to deal with wearing them again.
That sounds like you had a really poor fit
I had the same issue with dust, and now wear soft lenses.
@@ironwithin3875 proper fit is essential to the long term health and comfort of RGP lenses.
It was really uncomfortable for me too. But I tried them like over 20 years ago, im sure technology has advanced since then.
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Wow I really didn't know about hard contact lenses. I think I'll try to get them next time I go to the eye doctor. Thank you Dr. Allen!❤😊
Can you do a video on eye make up and/or moisturizers and cleaning the eye when using these products. Also how this may affect the eye. I just saw a TED talk about diagnosing diseases using the eye. The researcher's area of interest was using the eye to diagnose dementia.
Doc! you are the real MVP I've learn so much from watching your videos, most optometrists around my area wouldn't even answer my questions or entertain exploring options for contacts. I got soft lenses but I feel they tend to move around alot more than I would like & sometimes I feel like they are sticking to my eye lids or they randomly pop out. Considering the information provided would I be able to benefit from hard lenses or the hybrid ones because those sound like very interesting options to have acquired.
Great video. Very informative. I currently wear soft lenses but my left eye has jumped significantly high in the last year. I may have to switch to RGB lens on my left eye. That hybrid lens sounds ideal for me.
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I wore RGP lenses for a few years and I loved them. I remember that it took some time to get used to them. I had to go back to glasses because I need prisms in my glasses. One in left eye and two in the right. I could not find contact lenses with prisms.
i wear ortho k lenses and they are simply amazing. this process however took a lot of trial and error, the first 3 pairs were not up to par in some way or another (halo effect, uncomfortable etc.) my dr helped me thru the process and i couldn’t be happier
Awesome vid DR.A👍
I've worn soft lenses for about 5 years now. I was previously a RGP lens wearer for many years, (daily wear)but switched to soft lenses from optician recommendation. I found RGP lenses were okay but I was always aware of them being there and got real discomfort when any dust or eyelash would get in-between them. To the point were the eye would stream of tears. I wear monthly Toric now, and they are not stock ones as I have quite a high level of Astigmatism and the right eye is an XR.
I have mine on now and I don't feel anything,.......r u sure they were fitting properly?🙏🏻👍
@@geraldl1401 You wear RGP lenses? I've spoken to a number of people including an optician who used to wear them who had the same discomfort when dust/debris, eyelash got in-between it.
@@Robert_W7 yes I am wearing them now. I wear BOSTON XO2 multifocal. No reading glasses for this gen x'er. They are ultra permeable class of the newer materials.super comfortable.
@@geraldl1401 Oh, sounds like they have vastly improved on them then. I have not worn RGP lenses for a few years now.
Though I just have moderate myopia, wearing RGP lenses has been awesome and I own up to not respecting the fitting schedule which led me to some intolerance. I’ve been considering wearing them back again, and I’d ask Dr. Allen if wearing a lower DK would ve better for my somewhat dry eyes? The ones I wore over 90DK seemed to get more protein deposits. I’m not that sure, though. Thanks for one more video, Dr. Allen!
Oh my goooood I'm definitely getting these , it's like life is so good with these lenses
I moved to RGP lenses about 15yrs ago due to dry eyes and wearing soft lenses for about 20+yrs.no looking back. I have dry sensitive eyes and I wear them in perfect comfort morning to night. About 3 yrs ago presbyopia set in. I then got refitted to custom multifocal RGP lenses and BOY! I can now see at all distances without reading glasses. It's amazing what a tiny piece of breathable plastic can do! They also offerr ultra high oxygen flow and can be worn long periods morning to night with zero adverse effects.👍I love the technology of multifocal RGP lenses combined with an ultra breathable material.❤️👍🙏The hyper sharpness you get can't compare to soft lenses.(Blanchard Essentials i/ii/iii multifocal with Boston XO2 material)
how many hours a day can you wear them
@@matthewmiller5457 I wear mine from 6am to about 1130pm Evry day in perfect comfort. my multifocal RGP lenses are made with an ultra breathable material.
@@geraldl1401 I dont like my soft lens is it worth it for me to try rgp lens,
So, with myopia (nearsightedness), do you need a + or - diopter for reading? I need zero correction for nose to elbow distance (and I'm 51), about -2.50 for elbow to fingertips (computer/phone distance), and getting close to -4.00 for far distance. I have an appointment next week to see if either monovision or multifocal RGP will work for me, as soft contacts just aren't cutting it anymore. I mostly wear glasses (taking them off to read) because soft contacts tend to irritate my eyes after a few hours, even with drops, which I suspect is because soft lenses do not let much if any oxygen through...I also have dry eye syndrome and moderate astigmatism.
I used to wear Accuvue soft contacts but never achieved great vision with them. Reading and focusing was off with them. I've since changed to biofinity and while they are much better then the acuvue I still struggle reading in dim lighting with them. Any tips doc?
Could you do a video about monovision contacts and multifocals? I used to be happy with my monovision prescription, but with the increased use of computers it's not ideal. My distance prescription has to be lower and my reading higher, so I basically can't see anything clearly! Glasses with progressive lenses prove to be a similar challenge for me.
I wear hard contacts and i love them omg... i have grape shaped eyes so my vision will always be horrible but these help me see sharpe and my night driving is clear and
Pristine! I paid about 200 for them!! My last lenses lasted for five years until my daughter broke them lol 😂
Boston XO2 just ordered them so I’ll update you when I get them in, hopefully they work better for my astigmatism because none of the soft lenses work for me
How are the rgp working u? Comfortable and good?
I wore rigid lenses for 40 years. Getting used to them was a 3 month ordeal but after that, I loved them. I could see so much better with the lenses as compared to eyeglasses. Also, my eyes stabilized and I rarely needed a new prescription. They lasted for years before needing replacement. Downsides were that any foreign object caused extreme discomfort and falling asleep with them was not allowed. Sadly, with my chronic blepharitis, I eventually started developing a corneal ulcer and had to stop wearing them. Now I am back to eyeglasses. My eyes took about a year to stabilize requiring 2-3 new prescriptions during that time.
40yrs is a long time wish me good luck.I'm scared
I’m 15, and I have a very high astigmatism, this is my second day using them for the first time, and they are biofinity XR Toric. They are a little Noticeable, but maybe after a week I won’t even know.
I just got hard lenses, haven't seen clear in years due to scarring of pterigum removal but I might look into those hybrid lense if it's more convenient
I've been wearing high power glasses since I was 2 years old. I'm now 30.
6 months ago I started looking into contacts thanks to this channel. After 5 attempts, I finally got signed off yesterday.
Initially tried soft lenses, then went to hard lenses which needed tweaking a few times. I have high astigmatism and require +10.75 power in my left eye.
These lenses are great, and being glasses free is amazing.
Thank you for sharing this!!!! This makes my day to hear you having success!!! Please also let your doctor or whoever fit you know too. It means a lot to hear things like that.
@@DoctorEyeHealth Thank you.
My eye doctor is actually very newly qualified, and I was his first ever RGP patient. It felt like we accomplished something together.
Definitely worth the time, effort and perseverance. 6 months ago I didn't even think contacts were viable for high prescriptions.
To anyone unsure, try it.
this isn’t just a philosophy, but it is the truth, and it’s reality (john 14:6). GOD came unto the earth in the likeness of man and HE took the lowly position of a bondservant (philippians 2:7), not to be served, but to serve, and to give HIS Life as a Ransom for many (matthew 20:28). we are not saved because of our own goodness/works, since no one is good (morally perfect), except One, that is, GOD (mark 10:18), but we are saved by the unmerited love and favor of the LORD through faith in HIM and what HE did for us (ephesians 2:4-5). every man is given all he needs to live a Godly life through the knowledge of the LORD (2 peter 1:3). each and every one of us must confess of our sins to the FATHER, we must repent (acts 20:21), and we must strive to live our lives all to the glory of GOD in every aspect (1 corinthians 10:31). if we confess our sins, GOD is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us of all unrighteousness (1 john 1:9). when you’re a new creation in CHRIST, old things pass away and all things become new (2 corinthians 5:17)!
I’d be interested in a video of hybrid lenses. I’ve got Myopia, Astigmatism and Presbyopia. The soft lenses I have are okay but they are not as good as glasses unless the light is very good. I wear Biofinity Multifocal Toric.
This is a great great video man thank you
I used soft ones for four years, but I had allergies twice a year so I change them to gp ones. With the hard ones eyesight is impeccable, and it costs wayyyy less. And after the initial irritations of wearing them, after about a month, I was used to them, I don't even feel them right now.
I used to wear RGP, then went to adapt Hybrid ones, spent 2 months with and didnt work for me.. And now i have an appointment to have a prescription for Scleral lenses
I had wore toric contacts many years ago and had no problem. A few years ago I started wearing a soft contact for my right eye only. I wore them for a few months but had all kinds of trouble getting the contact out of my eye. It would take me 15 minutes or more and I always felt like I was digging my eye out. To make a long story short I stopped using the contract as I felt I was damaging my eye.
Quality is outstanding!
Finally Alcon Precision 1 are available in the UK and they are fantastic! I prefer them to Total 1's!! 👀👀😁
I started with soft toric XR soft lenses. I went from Frequency 55s to Pro-Clears. The Pro-Clears were a lot more stable than the Frequency 55s. They weren't great for driving at night though. Was experiencing ghosting of the road reflectors and signs. Then I decided to try RGPs. It took the eye doctor a few tries to get the prescription and shape just right before I was able to see fairly sharply with them. The disadvantages of them such as how vulnerable they were to getting debris between them and my eye and how my vision would shift after a couple days of not wearing them made me go back to soft toric lenses. RGPs have reduced my astigmatism by a lot, but made it impossible to take, like, a week off from wearing them. I usually only wear my contacts when at work. When I'm at home and on my days off, they come right out. In fact, I don't even bother bringing my contacts when I travel now. I've been using Biofinity Toric XRs and switched to Biofinity Toric Multi-Focals and they've given me the best, stable, vision yet. I also went with progressive lenses for my glasses and I've been pretty happy with them.
Would love to see more information and better explanations for multifocal contacts. Exactly how do/should they work?
Had no idea that multifocal tech was avail until I upgraded to them a few yrs ago. It's totally awesome what 2 little pieces of breathable plastic can do. I don't do reading glasses as it's not a good look for me. Love love love my multifocal RGP lenses. Let's hear more about them. I can see at all distances from reading small print to distance. Multifocal rgp's, simply amazing technology combined with an ultra breathable material is what I wear.❤️
I've tried hard contacts in back in early 1990's. I have vision that was half clear and half blurry. I had not good experience with hard contacts.
I had good results in soft contact.
Hi, love your video! Very informative! I have a question regarding RGP hard lens, is it comfortable especially for someone who works in front of laptop > 8 hours every day?
I’m considering to buy one but people said it’s not comfortable using soft lens and I’m thinking it would be the same for hard lens. Any thoughts?
Wow finally a setup upgrade
Could you cover some more soft lens makes and models in the future? Like Avaira Vitality, Clariti monthlys and the German Wohlk brand?
Love the ortho-k lenses. Been doing it now for about 6 years or so and really enjoy the freedom of no eye drops or cleaners being lugged around. And I now have almost 20/10 vision.
Nice video, but you didn’t mention one of the most common cons of soft CL which is Dry Eye!
Comparing it with the hard CL or RGP CL, which are gas permeable and helps the cornea to breath and thus almost no Dry Eye problems!
I have dry and sensitive eyes, rgp's for me are the most comfortable. They dont dry out and sticks like a soft lens. I'm wearing them now and dont feel a thing 👍
I'm using hard lenses.. they have been pretty tough to get used to.. and this is from using them for over a year of good use.. keep up the great work.. I thoroughly enjoy your videos..
can u smoke or be around smokers with contact lenses
How long you wear them
I have a rare genetic condition called Ocular Albinism along with Kerataconus. I wear Scleral RGP lenses which are about the same size as a soft lens. They have a tear reservoir that you fill with a non-buffered saline. They are a life changer (especially if you have dry eyes) and have improved my vision significantly. I did wear the regular RGP lenses for some time, but due to the shape of my cornea they would not seat properly. The Scleral lenses attach firmly and do not move around (which causes discomfort). They did take a while to get used to, but now I can wear them for at least 8-10 hours before I HAVE to clean them and give my eyes a rest. I try to clean them at least every 4-6 hours just because I have dry eyes as well, but they are fantastic. I use a hydrogen peroxide cleaning system to clean them, but you do need to use a protein remover every now and then. For anyone who has tried contacts or regular RGP lenses, I would highly recommend finding an optometrist who can explore this option with you. Just be aware that you will definitely need to acclimate to the lenses for a week or two. Usually 30 minutes of wear on the first day, then 2 hours the next, and then an additional hour every day until you hit the max of around 8 hours. The cost was high, around $600... but they've lasted at least 5 years. So I estimate that I've saved quite a bit over soft lenses.
I wear acuvue soft contact lenses. They work great for me.
Great video. I used glasses for 45 years until I changed to soft contact lenses. I didn't know that hard contacts still existed until a year ago I met someone who uses them. She can't use soft lenses because her correction is a bit out of the ordinary.
Besides what you point out, there are a few more differences:
* In Europe, you don't need a prescription for soft lenses. You can just buy them over the counter or online. But you do need a prescription for hard contacts.
* You did not say that for hard contacts, you have to repeat that period of getting used to the lenses if you stop and restart using them --- your eyes have to get used to them again. That does not happen with soft lenses, no need to get used to them.
* I was surprised you did not mention the oxygenation levels. I understand that hard lens have about 1/2 oxygen permeability of the soft lenses. The Utras I use claim 163Dk/t, and I think the best hard go around 70 or 80. But I have not seen proper technical specs for them, this is just hearsay.
* For me, the soft lenses are much harder to put on. It took me months to be able to put them on at first try. Now, after a few years of using them, I changed from single focus to presbyopia and they are sooo soft that I have to re-learn everything again. On my worst days it takes me 30 min trying to put them on. Today it was just 10 min, so not bad. My problem is that somehow the perimeter of the lenses always touches some part of my eye without me being aware, and so they don't stick properly. Grrr, frustrating.
For me, changing from glasses to contacts was an amazing experience. And now (just a couple of months ago) the change to presbyopia lenses is another incredible experience. I can read in low light and see well far in the distance without glasses! Amazing.
But I prefer to pay the extra price of the soft lenses and the inconvenience of struggling to put them on, than to have to get used to the hard lenses and the risk of lower oxygenation levels.
Doc, which is better for dry eyes?
Are you going to make a review on the infuse / ultra one day? And when are they comming to Europe?
Thank you. Costco Eye Care gave me soft lenses, mostly for my out of door activities, my left is a +4 and my right is a 2.25. (skiing, cycling hiking etc. so I can see my Garmin HRM. when I'm doing aerobic stuff.) Only thing is they gave me soft contacts supply with different expiry dates. Is that a eye health related issue that may emerge? Thanks..
Oh god I need to go to the eye doctor soon. I haven’t been in a little over 5 years and my glasses are scratched to oblivion.
Haven’t noticed a significant change in my script, but it’s definitely possible I’ve slowly acclimated over the 5 years lol.
Used soft contacts for about a year, but just gradually moved to glasses only because I prefer waking up at the last possible moment. Not a morning person at all. Before that I just never wore glasses and went blind
I've only known soft contacts but it seems like hard ones could work for me and my high astigmatism. Plus, the ones I wear are $145 for one pack of 6!!
I wear Korean circle lenses which are yearly, but I usually rotate between two different lenses over a few months and then throw them. I can’t imagine using the same lens for a year.
My first pair was RGP. I still remembered how they glided on my cornea. And no, I will never go back. Although, I do thank them for maintaining my teenage eyes at the same power. My eye power deteriorated in one semester so I was given RGP. After I changed go Dailies total 1, my whole life changed. They feel like non-existent on my eyes.
I used orthok when I was in, like, 3rd or 4th grade. I stopped using them cause at some point they just kinda stopped working, but overall they were really cool !
Hi doc, I have high astigmatism (-4cyl and -3cyl). I tried soft contact lenses (Biofinity XR Toric) but it didn't give me 6/6 vision. I also felt some dryness in my eyes while wearing them. So now I will be going for hard lenses, but I am concerned about the comfort. Can you list the top brands and types in hard contacts lenses? A video on this will be great.
Good evening sir I am optometrist I from tamilnadu but many doubt for contact lens but your video is very good ur my inspiration sir i really like u sir pls reply sir
I have Astigmatism. I have been wearing glasses and contacts nearly all of my life. Iwear soft lenses and have been wearing the consistently for almost the past 20 years; however, my Optometrist informed me that I now suffer from "Eye Contact sensitivity." I told him that I would like Lasik Eye surgery but he told me that it may make my vision worse. My Rx is -10.50 and I still squint with my contacts in. He told me that he cannot find a contact brand that goes higher than that. I'm too afraid of trying out "hard lenses" because that soft lenses have already done a lot of damage to my eyes over the years but I am interested in the Orthokeratology lenses. And I am also searching for a new Ophthalmologist as I believe I need a second opinion about Lasik Eye Surgery. Thank you for this video, it was really educational and jelpful overall. I am wishing you the best.
Hi Dr.,I can't thank you enough for your knowledge sharing. Thank you.
Dr., would you do a video bout some methods of myopia control for children? (bifocal glasses, atropine eye drops, OK lens, Zeiss Myovision Pro, new launched Hoya Miyosmart, and the cooper vision Misight 1.. etc.) Which method is the best?
Hey there! I'm a glass user and I hate it! Ever since I got them I always felt inferior because of it. I got eye glasses at the age of 8 I think, and I have been wearing them for a while now and I hate it. I'm thinking about getting lenses, thank you for making these videos!
Talked to an ophthalmologist for a LASEK surgery, but he said that I could wear hard lenses as long as 30yrs or 40 yrs for its advantages. And I wear my first hard lenses that were bought almost 10 years ago, (on and off use). Still in good conditions, better comfort on the eyes, no dryness like soft ones. After adaptation process, it gets real comfortable on the eyes. Except dust coming in sometimes, 99% satisfied.
How long do you wear them a day?
I have tried both, soft and hard. I never did get used to hard lenses, but then again I wasn't encouraged to keep trying them, I remember they really felt like sand in my eyes which was not easy to get used to. I stopped wearing contact lenses altogether because I found my vision was never good enough since I need multi-focals, and in my opinion they are not there yet for me and I have tried many brands of multi-focal lenses. I am one those people that like to take my progressive glasses off to see close up well, I love doing this, I get to see the details when do this even at age 50+ and do a lot of handwork like embroidery, knitting etc. Hybrid lens sound really cool, and so do the ones that you sleep in and wake up to good vision for the day, I look forward to learning more about these lenses.
Have you tried multifocal rgp's? They are custom fitted.
Will you be doing a video on multifocal contacts?
I wear hybrid lenses on both eyes, due to my very bad keractonus.
This way the hardlense flatterns my cornea and gives me 20/20 vision but the soft outskirt means it sits comfortably on my eye.
If i wear glasses im a - 10 and can barely read driving standards. But contacts allow me to reach 20/20. So if you have keractonus i highly recommend hybrids, best of both worlds. Plus you get a plunger to help take them out, so if your iffy with fingers, its so easy. 😊
I have used both and miss the clearer vision I had with hard contacts when wearing them. Due to my astigmatism I have discovered that wearing soft lens has allowed me to wear glasses as an option and maintain decent vision versus hard lens because my eyes would constantly change shape causing blurred vision. Relief eye glasses were never accurate and my optometrist could never properly give me a proper prescription. The pros and cons have made me stick with soft lens even though the hard were much better overall. With soft lens I have to use readers. Never did with hard lens.
While your video loaded, there was a Hubble-esque ad for a brand/subscription for Waldo lenses. Thoughts?
Great information
Please make the video on HYBRID LENSES . Thank you so much for what you're doing.
I use to wear hard lenses but could not get comfortable with them. My eye lids kept rubbing on the edge of the lens and kept squinting and could not look left or right without turning my head. I got hybrid lenses and feels much more comfortable. Can you do how to clean hybrid lenses?
Thanks for your information
Any time! Thanks for watching and for commenting!
About 22 years ago I used gas permeable lenses. They caused a lot of redness. I ended up getting lasik but now used soft lenses for distance. Despite the cost of the soft lenses I prefer them because of the comfort and convenience factors.
I have hard rpg, wear them all day. I sometimes sleep with them. I love them but i replace them every 3 years. I really want to learn more about the contact that shape your eyes overnight , I have keratoconus.
I've worn glasses almost my whole life (27 of my 37 years on this earth), and after getting used to putting on contacts, I haven't looked back. My world has changed, and I just enjoy things having glasses wouldn't let me.
I also love your channel! So informative and educational!
I am 58. I have a high index prescription with a small astigmatism. I’ve worn soft lenses most of my life. I tried RGPs a few times and with each enjoyed the crisp vision I had vs soft lenses. Lenses for my glasses are ridiculously expensive in order to get them thin enough, etc; plus I need the bifocal correction due to my presbyopia. Soft lenses have been difficult to dispense due to the correction need. Would recommend me try RGPs again with all the above in mind, or just continue with soft lenses and EXPENSIVE glass lenses? Please help this old man!!
I wear hybrid lenses and love them. I tried soft lenses but my vision wasn't good. Please do a video about hybrid lense. Putting on and removing them.
Sounds like yer eye doc is quite experienced in fitting rigid/hybrid lenses.
Hi, I want your suggestions about caruncle area of eye (tear duct area) that is naturally pink, but if turning black or dark??
Hard lenses were recommended to be my eye specialist because I have Keratoconus, fortunately it did stabilize in the meantime so I started the orientation process now on costs etc. You have any tips on where I could find valuable information regarding contacts for keratoconus patients?
I have a prescription for both. Still prefer the DT1. The infuse is very comfortable. The DT1 feels like I am not even wearing contacts.
I tried both hard and soft torric lenses. Soft are more comfortable but ur right, hard lenses give clearer vision.
Very interesting subject soft contact lenses are thé favorite for most people but i think hybride lenses will change that looking forward for avidéo about it