I'm not a big fan of contact lenses.. Or any eyewear for that matter. I've always been told that since the degree in both eyes is fairly low, I could go without glasses/lenses, except perhaps when feeling stressed or driving etc. So I walk around half blind most of the time and god knows how I manage going offroad and such without seriously busting myself up.
So when Johnson & Johnson said they were keen to let me and Hubba try out some of their lenses, I was a little skeptical. Would I finally find a pair of lenses that I'd actually like? I've tried them all.. Dailies, fortnightlies.. I just always felt like there was something in my eye and this bothered me no end. I'd rather walk around blind than feel have eye irritation. I asked for lenses that I didn't have to care for all that much - Low maintenance is key. The last time I got out of the 8 hour adventure race, I was so tired I didn't bother cleaning my lenses properly. I literally had to get the husband to help pry them out of my eyes and they were all dry and battered, they didn't look too good. I'm sure that didn't help with its shelf-life and in no time at all, the ocular cups were in the bin - shorter than the length of time it was said to have lasted.
The bottom line is I'm lazy and dirty.
We both picked up a month supply each of Acuvue Moist on Saturday from First.EyesImage.Com @ Far East Plaza. And I'm wearing them for the first time today - a trial run for Sunday's adventure race in Hulu Langat, Selangor. And so far, I feel naked as can be - ocular wise anyway.
In fact, I felt so naked that I washed my face with my eyes open at the gym this morning. Durh. Not very wise, Janice. I struggled with the dry water for awhile - But once I got some eyedrops in my eye, I was fine. Phew.
So the world is clear as day and I don't feel like I've got a perpetual bat in the cave. Nice! Guess I'll see how they go and give an update once again when the race is over!
Note: They may make my eyes feel good but it don't mean they make them look pretty! Check out the eyebags man!
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Hi Janice,
You've got a great website...I'm a fan of cycling too though I haven't been getting much action lately...I used to wear contacts too but I found that I could not cycle without wearing some form of cycling glasses.
I guess it was probably due to the wind which was why I gave up after a while coz I could wear my shades in the day but when night came, I struggled with dry lenses, blurry eyes and a higher blink rate...just thought you might want to consider this point.
Anyway, I still miss wearing contact lenses coz there's so much to see out there...all the best for your race!!!
P.S. Any chance they have these for people with astig?? =P
God bless,
Marcus
I heard Acuvue Moist is good. My best friend is an optometrist and she recommends it so dun worry. Be careful however, take good care and hygiene of the lenses! You don't want to be another victim of serious eye infection (See: Bausch and Lomb), do you???
Hi Janice,
We met in Bintan, I think - and also one evening last week at Adam Road hawker centre.
I’m organizing a “focus group” get-together for the benefit of a hotel management team who wish to host a new triathlon race. We’re pitching to them a race idea for 2007 which is quite innovative, and want to get together a group of athletes from a variety of nationalities, triathlon racing experience, etc. who we hope will be outspoken with candid comments.
The date is next Friday evening, 23 June. Are you free? Can you drop me a line to bob@tribob.com so I can send you and your husband the invite? I don't have an e-mail address for you.
Best regards,
Bob
The hyperlink on the photo should point to: www.acuvuemoist.com.sg
I tried checking the site to see this fixes astigmatism, but couldn't find if this product supports the acuvue-advance variant.
If you tell me they're available, I could get a box when I drop by this weekend! These would be great for diving!
Hey.... is this who I think this is? Icon? Heh... funny what you find when you're in blogosphere.
drumz: I'm actually not very sure about this. I know they're brand new so they might not have this as yet but I'm sure they would in time?
serendipity: No way! *shudders*
Bob: Sorry I won't be able to come this week, but do keep in touch as mentioned in the email!
Dondi: Emailed you!
DD: Who's this!?
DANESH!
Who's this? You can't tell from the url and visiting http://danesh.wordpress.com? Hai yah! Give you one last chance but Ithink you've got it figured out already.
Ya lor... the uncle on your blog... heh heh
Hi,
I will like to give it a try too. Cos i am in a same situation as you. Need not wearing it all the time.
But may i know how many pairs are there in a pack?
How much is it selling?
Tricia: There are 30 lenses in a pack. Not sure how much it's selling for but apparently not much more than the normal One-Day Acuvues!
Thanks! i bought a trial pair. As it is my first time wearing it, my eyes turn red! *glurps*
Tricia: Oh dear, that's very unfortunate. I wore them from 5am to 7pm yesterday and my eyes felt very naked the whole time, with no need for eye drops. Maybe they work differently from person to person?!
*sob sob*
Maybe it is becos my contact lenses is not Acuvue Moist..