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Going from daily contacts to monthly-problem

  • 20-06-2012 11:22pm
    #1
    Anita Blow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,935 ✭✭✭


    I've been using Focus Dailies (Toric for Astigmatism) for the past 2 years.
    My right eye lens has a power of -2.75, Cylinder of -1.50 and Axis of 70.
    My problem is that I can't find any Toric lenses with those specifications?
    I use getlenses.ie and whenever I put in -2.75 for the monthlies, there's no option of -1.50 for the Cylinder.
    Is there anything I can do?

    Also, the base curve (8.6) and diameter (14.2) of my focus dailies are different to the monthlies that I've been looking at. Does that matter?

    Cheers!


Comments

  • #2
    Daisies
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Daisies


    If you want to change from a daily lens to a monthly lens, you are better off having a chat with your optometrist. Topic lenses do not come in every combination and they all have different methods for stabilising themselves on the eye. By having a fitting it means you wont end up with a big supply that don't suit your eyes.


  • #3
    Anita Blow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,935 ✭✭✭Anita Blow


    Thanks for that! Think I'll do just that!


  • #4
    Gadfly Girl
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 126 ✭✭Gadfly Girl


    Yes very important to have yearly check ups or refit appointment if changing lenses, even if you wish to purchase online. The base curve does matter, as do the other measurements. Once you have a prescription that is within the year old you are fine to purchase the prescribed lenses as you please.

    Hope this helps, contact lens problems cannot always be felt as pain but can do serious damage, always better to be safe over sorry :)


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