[sointernet]

I've been using contact lenses for over a year. I started off by using 3 months of the Specsavers daily lenses, but whilst searching online for cheaper lenses I found Daysoft and I have used them since.

I would often use them the for most of the day, on some occasions, forgetting to take them off before I went to sleep.

But in the last 4 months or so the left eye has gradually become less and less comfortable with the lenses. It constantly seems like it's slightly out of place. Some times this will sort itself out after a few blinks and it'll be ok for a while, other times I have to replace the lens or at worst resort to using my glasses for the rest of the day.

Has anyone else had such issues?

Should I change lenses?

[Daisies]

If I were you and would get checked by your optometrist. You could have done damage to your eyes from the daysoft lenses.

[Claim The Frame]

Same as I think you should definitely go to your opticians and get your eyes checked especially if you have been sleeping in them it's not good!

[Nonoperational]

Originally Posted by Daisies

If I were you and would get checked by your optometrist. You could have done damage to your eyes from the daysoft lenses.

How would the Daysoft lenses damage your eye ever any other daily lens? I find them really good and comfortable and I'm using them for years...

[Daisies]

Originally Posted by gpf101

How would the Daysoft lenses damage your eye ever any other daily lens? I find them really good and comfortable and I'm using them for years...

Daysoft are an inferior lens. They have illegally changed the type of lens that a patient is using without even checking how the lens is fitting on the eye. If a lens is not fitting correctly it can cause damage.

Also if you are changing from a silicone hydrogel, the Daysoft lenses don't come in that material and as a result can cause permanent damage from over wearing them.

[Foggles]

Run, don't walk, to your Optometrist.

[Belle Morte]

Originally Posted by Daisies

Daysoft are an inferior lens. They have illegally changed the type of lens that a patient is using without even checking how the lens is fitting on the eye. If a lens is not fitting correctly it can cause damage.

Also if you are changing from a silicone hydrogel, the Daysoft lenses don't come in that material and as a result can cause permanent damage from over wearing them.

Hi Daisies

I'm new to this forum and I'm considering the idea of getting contacts.

I have an appointment tomorrow with Vision Express for an eye test and a contact lens fitting. I've been doing a bit of Googling today on contact lenses and have seen many people on Boards recommend Daysoft lenses.

I was going to try out a months worth of lenses with them - they wouldn't be for everyday use, just if I'm going out socialising, special outings etc...

I'm a bit alarmed to read your opinion on them however, could you please elaborate if you wouldn't mind?

Again, apologies, I'm completely new to all of this, only started thinking of trying out some contacts over the past few days.

Any info at all would be greatly appreciated

[Mousewar]

Originally Posted by Daisies

Daysoft are an inferior lens. They have illegally changed the type of lens that a patient is using without even checking how the lens is fitting on the eye. If a lens is not fitting correctly it can cause damage.

Also if you are changing from a silicone hydrogel, the Daysoft lenses don't come in that material and as a result can cause permanent damage from over wearing them.

illegally??


OP - I use them. They're inferior but it's not a razor blade so I doubt you've done any damage. They're probably just not a perfect fit. I get that sometimes. More at the start and less now. A visit to the optometrist is in order. Bring your Daysoft with you and see what he says - he/she might even suggest wearing them in to the appointment.

[okiss]

Belle Morte,
I have been using contacts for over 20 years and I also have glasses.
I recently had an eye test and asked about the daysoft contacts as I had been reading about them here.
They are made of a different material that the day and night contacts that I have used before which let more oxygen into the eye.
The daily lenses are only to be worn for 8 to 10 hours max and not to be worn overnight.
I would take your optometrist advice in regards to contacts as they can see what your eyes are like. There are many different types of contacts and they will tell you what will suit your eyes and sight type.
Daysoft seem to be one size fits all and not everyone can ware them.

[Belle Morte]

Hi okiss,

Many thanks for that!

I'm new to contact lenses - I was back at my opticians last week and they gave me some more Focus Dailies - in the meantime I also received my Daysoft lenses.

So at the moment I'm trying both brands out to see how I get on.

I find the Daysoft lenses a lot bigger than the Focus Dailies - I can see the rim of the daysofts on my eyes, they're bigger than my cornea, whereas the Focus Dailies are invisible on my eyes.

Still practising with both brands, both finding them equally good so far.

All going well I think I may stick with the Daysoft as they're a lot cheaper and it's very handy to be able to order online.

I'm going back to my opticians next week, so I'll see what they say then!

Originally Posted by okiss

Belle Morte,
I have been using contacts for over 20 years and I also have glasses.
I recently had an eye test and asked about the daysoft contacts as I had been reading about them here.
They are made of a different material that the day and night contacts that I have used before which let more oxygen into the eye.
The daily lenses are only to be worn for 8 to 10 hours max and not to be worn overnight.
I would take your optometrist advice in regards to contacts as they can see what your eyes are like. There are many different types of contacts and they will tell you what will suit your eyes and sight type.
Daysoft seem to be one size fits all and not everyone can ware them.

[Daisies]

Originally Posted by Mousewar

illegally??

Yup illegally. You cannot change a person's lens specifications (and includes diameter, radius, power or material) without seeing the patient

[Donalh]

OP, could be down to the shape of your left eye. I have had a trial of almost every "suitable" lens and with every single one I have had the exact same problem that you describe above, fine in right eye, uncomfortable & too much movement in left. I have resigned myself to the fact that lenses arent for me. However, I am not an optometrist, please do as others have advised, seek professional advice :-)