Contact Lenses

[robblok]

Hi,

I use glasses and contact lensen. The problem is that glasses are so much clearer for working behind a computer. I have had lenses fitted here in Thailand a nr of times they do work good for a distance but for the computer it just works not good. I have a hard time focussing then. I need to focus a lot to get it all clear.

Does anyone have any idea why this might be.

[zaphodbeeblebrox]

You are near-sighted, so your contact lenses correct your vision for focusing on objects that are distant. You are probably over 40 now, and you are naturally becoming far-sighted due to age. I'm aware of three solutions: 1) move your computer monitor back a little from your face; 2) take out your contact lenses for reading and computer work (you may want to buy some reading glasses as well or get bi-focals); or, 3) have your optician make one of your contact lenses less than full prescription which will allow you to better focus on objects that are close.

[robblok]

You are near-sighted, so your contact lenses correct your vision for focusing on objects that are distant. You are probably over 40 now, and you are naturally becoming far-sighted due to age. I'm aware of three solutions: 1) move your computer monitor back a little from your face; 2) take out your contact lenses for reading and computer work (you may want to buy some reading glasses as well or get bi-focals); or, 3) have your optician make one of your contact lenses less than full prescription which will allow you to better focus on objects that are close.

im actually below 40 and i do use my glasses that are not reading glasses for my computer. No problem with them what so ever. I can even read books without my glasses (or contacts). Its just that when i wear my contacts i just have to work hard to see everything (if you understand what im saying, blinking a lot, shifting my head ect)

[zaphodbeeblebrox]

Maybe it's a protein buildup on your lenses. What type of lenses are you wearing and how old are they?

[robblok]

Maybe it's a protein buildup on your lenses. What type of lenses are you wearing and how old are they?

Just normal fairly new day lensens. I always have the problem. I was just curious if it was normal and now i know it is not. I now almost never use contacts only my glasses (work a lot behind a computer). But i wanted to switch to contacts as i don't always like the glasses that much.

Could it be that its hard to get a cylinder in soft contacts ?

[zaphodbeeblebrox]

Too much staring at a computer causes your eyes to dry out, because you're not blinking enough. Try blinking more, using re-wetting drops, and taking 5 minute breaks every hour.

[tim armstrong]

Too much staring at a computer causes your eyes to dry out, because you're not blinking enough. Try blinking more, using re-wetting drops, and taking 5 minute breaks every hour.

I agree. But the type of lense does make a difference, as you will know some are more permeable than others and let your eyes 'breathe' more. I think the best ones are Pure Vision - Bausch and Lomb. But I have been unable to find them in Thailand= don't know why? Also check your prescription with the lense box - sometimes the opticians here give you an approximate size, because they are made in standard sizes, and anything a bit different takes more time to get. If they are not exactly correct - it may cause your eyes some irritation.