I was at a team meeting at work last week minding my own business (this is a weekly meeting that I have attended for almost three months now, and have never contributed anything nor been asked to contribute) I quietly nod my head when it seems appropriate and am sure to bring my water or hard candy to keep me awake). I didn't escape quite so easily this time. My boss finally asks me a direct question that I can reply to since I know the answer. Wouldn't you know it but I got something in my right eye just before he asked and I looked like a fool, crying out of one eye as I discussed something I had been working on.That's not even the saddest eye drama of late, although I'm sure you're already feeling sorry for me.
No, the saddest and most embarrassing drama would be my finale of blond moments 2008 (it happened on New Year's Eve). Only a few people were working, one of which is incredibly smart and I try to impress her and be her friend. Well, I was having contact issues, again, and took one out at my desk. I go to the restroom to put it back in and the lights weren't on. Nor could I find the light switch. So, I ask my smart friend to help me. Um, yeah. It's right as you walk in the door. Yikes.
So, I went to the eye doctor and decided to try soft lenses. I have worn gas-permeable lenses for 12 years or so now, but decided to try switching to soft lenses, because, according to Kevin, they are incredibly comfortable and you don't feel like passing out in pain if you ever get a speck of dust or something in them. It sounds ideal to me, but the doctor hasn't been able to get the prescription right.
Strike three in this tragic sequence of events is that last week I didn't plug up the sink when I was taking out my gas-permeable lens and it went down the drain!!! I guess I got a little cocky. I have lost many a lens in my day, but never EVER down the sink. We tried to save it, but we couldn't. So now I have no back-up lenses. It's maddening. Oh, and on top of that, putting in a soft lense is MUCH different than a hard lens. It takes forever and then I still am walking around with blurry vision because the prescription isn't right. So, if you see me and I don't wave hello, don't take it personally. I probably can't see you.
Opinions? Should I revert to what I'm used to and get gas-permeable lenses? Or should I persist with the soft lenses?
6 comments:
My vote would be for you to go to Dr. Riley and she'll fit you correctly with which ever one you choose. Of course that would mean a trip to CO, but I could handle that just fine. :)
I vote Lasik. However, if you find the cash to do it, will you give me some, too???
I'm a gas-perm gal and even though it does feel like there's a boulder in the eye if a speck of something gets in there...I'd say stick with what is easiest for you, babe. It's safe and it works...why torture yourself? :)
(Of course, contacts tick me off no matter what! Why couldn't we have been born with good eyesight? What's up with that?)
Just wear glasses.
The previous commenter obviously doesn't have to deal with contacts or glasses.
If your eyesight is not good with soft lenses it sounds like you might have astigmatism. Befor giving up on soft lenses try a brand called synergeyes http://www.synergeyes.com/ The are a gas perm lens with a soft skirt. They are expensive but provide gas perm vision with soft lens comfort.
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