Topic: Contact Lenses / Specs (Read 6498 times)

AdClem · « **on:** April 12, 2016, 03:44:22 PM »

I didn't want to hijack the recent thread on astigmatism, but thought I'd share my hard won experience of contacts for cricket, in case it might be of use to somebody.

Although in day-to-day use glasses give me better vision than contacts, I found the advantage off-set by misting, sweat dripping on the lenses, and them slipping at the least convenient moment.

When I switched to contacts, they would dry out in the sun and wind, leaving me with blurred vision and desperately blinking as 5 3/4 ounces of high velocity leather flew straight at my delicate parts. So, I reasoned that what I needed was lenses with a high water content to counteract the drying. What followed was trial after trial of each manufacturer's version of 'moist' lenses - which are becoming more and more popular, as (I believe) they allow more oxygen to reach the surface of your eye and are therefore healthier. Eventually I met an enlightened, cricketing, Saffer optician [oxymoron?]. He opened my eyes, and I have seen the light! What I needed was low water content, as there was less evaporation and my de-hydrated eyes didn't have to work so hard to compensate for the loss of moisture. I eventually settled on CooperVision TruEye, and I haven't looked back since; as it were.

The only other thing to say is that, as I have moderate astigmatism in both eyes (which is what brought me to the previous topic), I find that I need to wear them, at the very least, from when I first get up on the morning of a game, so that my brain can make the adjustment from glasses. It is certainly hopeless if I put them in just before a game, and is preferable to have worn them the day before.

I hope this helps you (and my Panamanian held investments in CooperVision).

Boondougal · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2016, 04:15:54 PM »

Quote from: AdClem on April 12, 2016, 03:44:22 PM

I didn't want to hijack the recent thread on astigmatism, but thought I'd share my hard won experience of contacts for cricket, in case it might be of use to somebody.

Although in day-to-day use glasses give me better vision than contacts, I found the advantage off-set by misting, sweat dripping on the lenses, and them slipping at the least convenient moment.

When I switched to contacts, they would dry out in the sun and wind, leaving me with blurred vision and desperately blinking as 5 3/4 ounces of high velocity leather flew straight at my delicate parts. So, I reasoned that what I needed was lenses with a high water content to counteract the drying. What followed was trial after trial of each manufacturer's version of 'moist' lenses - which are becoming more and more popular, as (I believe) they allow more oxygen to reach the surface of your eye and are therefore healthier. Eventually I met an enlightened, cricketing, Saffer optician [oxymoron?]. He opened my eyes, and I have seen the light! What I needed was low water content, as there was less evaporation and my de-hydrated eyes didn't have to work so hard to compensate for the loss of moisture. I eventually settled on CooperVision TruEye, and I haven't looked back since; as it were.

The only other thing to say is that, as I have moderate astigmatism in both eyes (which is what brought me to the previous topic), I find that I need to wear them, at the very least, from when I first get up on the morning of a game, so that my brain can make the adjustment from glasses. It is certainly hopeless if I put them in just before a game, and is preferable to have worn them the day before.

I hope this helps you (and my Panamanian held investments in CooperVision).

Interesting in..sight!!!

Funny you should say the you need to wear your lenses from the morning. I found the same issue last year but i thought it was the prescription... for the first 45 mins of the game i was really struggling. I'll put them in before i leave from now on in.

shamelessshaun · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2016, 04:22:41 PM »

If anybody is interested in daily disposable lenses for cricket I use Daysoft Silk Lenses (www.daysoft.com/united-kingdom). Good quality lenses, I have had no problems what so ever and are around �13 for 32 pairs. Bargain.

AndrewS · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2016, 05:07:03 PM »

This is really interesting - like you, my eyes hate contacts... good for about 3-4 hours then it feels sudden heaviness through dry eyes. I'd gone for the thinnest ones I could find with highest moisture content (1 day Acuvue Moist, similar to the 30 day Oasys). I've taken to batting in glasses and so far so good but won't be wearing them for fielding which will cause its own issues.

I think for the cost of a couple of boxes I shall be trying your suggestion.

HallamKeeper · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2016, 06:52:17 PM »

I think the key is finding an optician that interested in helping you get what you want, not just sell you some stuff and wave goodbye. I have -9.0 and -8.5 prescription with a slight astigmatism in one eye, so I am pretty blind.

I had trouble picking the ball up so played around with a few different types and finally settled on the monthly lenses that you wear permanently day and night. A couple of bits of advice which I think might be helpful to people is firstly if you have hay fever or not, pollen and other particles will get on your lenses and they will gunk up so always have some cleaning solution to give them a quick rub (with clean hands). The other thing that I had never realised that when you blink, your lenses can take a second to settle back in place so you don't get as clear a picture, I avoid blinking as the bowler runs up. Might be old news to some people but I thought it was interesting.

GoodLeave · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2016, 08:11:40 PM »

Quote from: CalverKeeper on April 12, 2016, 06:52:17 PM

I think the key is finding an optician that interested in helping you get what you want, not just sell you some stuff and wave goodbye. I have -9.0 and -8.5 prescription with a slight astigmatism in one eye, so I am pretty blind.

I had trouble picking the ball up so played around with a few different types and finally settled on the monthly lenses that you wear permanently day and night. A couple of bits of advice which I think might be helpful to people is firstly if you have hay fever or not, pollen and other particles will get on your lenses and they will gunk up so always have some cleaning solution to give them a quick rub (with clean hands). The other thing that I had never realised that when you blink, your lenses can take a second to settle back in place so you don't get as clear a picture, I avoid blinking as the bowler runs up. Might be old news to some people but I thought it was interesting.

Couple of interesting things said here in addition to the astigmatism thread. Firstly the daysoft lenses, I've only been wearing glasses/contacts for 6 months and have been blindly (Haw haw) using the Alcon Daily Aquacomfort Plus at �28 a box. Fair enough, they are great and I haven't had any problems and fortunately my prescription is only -1 in each eye with astigmatism so I get away with only using contacts/glasses for playing cricket. But at half the price!? I'll definitely be buying a box to test. Secondly the contact not settling properly for a short period, I haven't noticed it, all I was aware of was that they spin on your eye when you blink.

AndrewS · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2016, 08:37:18 PM »

They do spin but toric lenses take a moment to realign so will be blurry until they settle. Non toric shouldn't be noticeable.

GoodLeave · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2016, 09:12:15 PM »

Quote from: AndrewS on April 12, 2016, 08:37:18 PM

They do spin but toric lenses take a moment to realign so will be blurry until they settle. Non toric shouldn't be noticeable.

Ah, thanks for explaining. The optician said my astigmatism wasn't bad enough to warrant Toric lenses so I'm just using standard. Still bloody expensive though! Feel sorry for those who have to wear them everyday, must cost a fortune.

shamelessshaun · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2016, 09:27:53 AM »

Quote from: GoodLeave on April 12, 2016, 08:11:40 PM

But at half the price!? I'll definitely be buying a box to test.

I used to use monthly lenses during the week then disposables for cricket should a monthly one fall out while playing. I have now cancelled my monthly subscription and use the daysoft lenses every day and I can 'see' no difference in the two.

HallamKeeper · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2016, 10:34:21 AM »

I think I pay �28 per month for everything. I like the permanent monthly lenses because it is like I'm not wearing lenses anymore. I don't have to take them out apart from on the odd occasion in summer when they get a bit gunked up. Sometimes when I am dehydrated they get a little dry. I know some people don't like sleeping in lenses, I was reluctant at first but it is fine.

My old lenses had UV protection whereas these don't have that so I think I will need to wear my sunglasses a little more.

shamelessshaun · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2016, 10:45:44 AM »

I save �16 a month on my Lenses now, which added up over a year is enough for a new bat....

Calzehbhoy · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2016, 10:50:18 AM »

Missus is manager at an opticians so I'm lucky enough to get a lot of free trials around the cricket season.

Always recommend getting the contact in as early as possible on game day. Give you eyes, and brain, time to get used to being able to focus properly. Especially if, like me, you don't wear contacts/glasses during the week normally.

Riddy · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2016, 11:32:49 AM »

i wear montly's and have done for the past 5 years. so good but the cost adds up!

Stuey · « **Reply #13 on:** April 25, 2016, 05:27:59 PM »

I get my first contacts tomorrow, some great tips and words of wisdom on this thread.

skip1973 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 26, 2016, 12:41:02 AM »

I had all these issues so I tried laser surgery to correct my vision, turned out awesome. It was pricey at the time but best decision I ever made.

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