I got new contacts!
#93546 - 07/27/04 01:54 PM
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BL
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I went to a new eye doctor today, and he gave me some bifocal contacts to try. So far, I am seeing so much better---in the distance and up close! I have been reading my book all afternoon-----and no squinting!!! It's great to be free of my glasses.
He said my farsightedness had gotten a lot worse since last year, and no wonder I was having problems reading. Yikes! I should've gone to the doctor much sooner.
The only problem is I've had a tiny headache today with the bifocal contacts on. Does anyone know if this is normal? Will this go away as I get used to them?
Or are you ladies too young to have to wear bifocal contacts? It's probably something just for old ladies like me.
I have to tell you I laughed when the doctor walked in the room---because he didn't look much older than my sons! He said what's so funny? I said, "I must be getting really old! All the doctors look so YOUNG to me!" He just laughed and said, "You're making me blush." He was a cutie too! Dark curly hair and the greatest sense of humor! And best of all, he alleviated my squinting!!!
Back to my novel .....
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Aren't they great?? I've ad mine for about 6 years and I love them! They can get annoying (and very expensive!!) but they're fantastic.
As for your headaches, my doctor told me that for the first day, I should only wear them for about 4 hours, then each day increase 2 hours a days until I could wear them all day without anything being affected. I hope this helps! Congratulations! It's great to see perfectly, huh? 
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Hey BL,
It really makes it better when the doc is cute....ha ha
I am "old", too, so I need reading glasses. I have tried bifocals but I couldn't wear them because they made me dizzy and I was always afraid I would fall. So.....I wear reading glasses for when I read only....on a chain around my neck for easy access. I don't need glasses for watching TV, driving, etc. I was always scared to try contacts because I freak out about putting something in my eyes but I have friends that swear by their bifocal contacts. Hope you enjoy yours.
Barbie
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Yay for new "eyes"! And a bigger yay for cute eye docs! Tee hee!
I get a headache for a couple days every single time I get new glasses or contacts. I'm almost positive it's normal, and it'll go away as you adjust.  Now get back to that novel!
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LOL, was that a romance novel you were reading and got side-tracked thinking of the eye doctor? Just teasing, glad to hear the contacts are working out well.I tend to have slight headaches each time i have stronger lenses put in my glasses,so im guessing the contacts would do the same.It will pass soon.Are they like regular bifocals where the lower half of the contacts are the bifocals or how does that work?
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Congratulations on being able to see again. I think any time there is a change in an eye prescription there will be several days of adjustment. If your headache continues after a few days I would call your eye doc.
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Yes BL that is normal to have a headache while adjusting to your new RX.
I haven't worked in Eye Care for four years - my question is, have bifocal contact lenses improved in the past four years? Four years ago the doctors I worked for still had a diffcult time making them work for their patients.
BTW where is Michelle? She is an Optician.
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I emailed Michele, but haven't heard from her. Calling Michele! I need to talk to her!
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I talk to her everyday! I'll let her know you want to talk to her. She said she's busy this morning but maybe this afternoon!
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