I want to give up on my left contact lens.
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- Elizabeth R
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I want to give up on my left contact lens.
I go out and it playup.and the lens is give me pain.why is it when i need to go out?.when i need it.
- Vic
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Hey Elizabeth,
Sorry to hear you're having so much trouble with your lens. It's such a pain when the lens gives you difficulties right when you need it the most. Is this a new lens that's giving you problems? If so it might be wirth going back to your optometrist to see if it is anything to do with the fit of the lens that is making it particularly unconformtable. You said you found the problem was when you went out - is this a general 'going outdoors' kind of going out, and problems with wind / dust / grit etc, or going out as in an evening out and a possibly smokey atmosphere that might be irritating the eye? I was wondering also if it could be a hayfever type reaction, especially given the time of year. Hang in there tho, and don't give up just yet x
Sorry to hear you're having so much trouble with your lens. It's such a pain when the lens gives you difficulties right when you need it the most. Is this a new lens that's giving you problems? If so it might be wirth going back to your optometrist to see if it is anything to do with the fit of the lens that is making it particularly unconformtable. You said you found the problem was when you went out - is this a general 'going outdoors' kind of going out, and problems with wind / dust / grit etc, or going out as in an evening out and a possibly smokey atmosphere that might be irritating the eye? I was wondering also if it could be a hayfever type reaction, especially given the time of year. Hang in there tho, and don't give up just yet x

- Christine Wallis
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Just as an experiment go out later and try wearing large (preferably) wrap-around sunglasses - It's a nice day so you will look very trendy !
(I'm sure I'm not the only one on this site who's done this on a 'bad lens day' only to realise its a) November b) it's pouring with rain and c) people look at you as if you are a Victoria Beckham style poser wearing sunglasses in the rain !!)
Good Luck !!
Chris xx
(I'm sure I'm not the only one on this site who's done this on a 'bad lens day' only to realise its a) November b) it's pouring with rain and c) people look at you as if you are a Victoria Beckham style poser wearing sunglasses in the rain !!)
Good Luck !!
Chris xx
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