tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post7177441592849016166..comments2023-10-28T00:51:22.112-07:00Comments on MiKael's Mania - Arabian Horses: Giving It Another Try........Rising Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-67562846832494577782009-02-26T10:14:00.000-08:002009-02-26T10:14:00.000-08:00If it helps, I've worn contacts regularly for abou...If it helps, I've worn contacts regularly for about 5 years. I still struggle from time to time with getting them in or out. If I'm in a hurry or stressed, it takes me longer. <BR/><BR/>Definitely try "pinching" the contacts out. It helps. And, if they fit super, super well, pulling the lens down onto the white of your eye then "pinching" will help the most. <BR/><BR/>With experience, I've learned to not bother wearing my contacts if my allergies are bothering me. My contacts just aren't comfortable then no matter what I do. Now, I'm considering lasik. It would make life easier, I think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-44936903317332069462009-02-20T08:58:00.000-08:002009-02-20T08:58:00.000-08:00You have not had good luck, but I hope it changes ...You have not had good luck, but I hope it changes :)) They are sooo much more convenient than glasses sometimes. When I first started wearing mine, I was wearing them constantly, but one doctor told me that's not good for you and I was starting to get lines on my eyes (strange huh?) and that if I continued to wear them without giving my eyes a breather (literally), those lines would start to go to where I could actually see them as I look. That scared the crap out of me so I quit wearing them so often. I took them out as soon as I got home from work and would wear glasses on the weekend unless I was riding. Getting glasses smashed into your face if you are bucked off was NOT fun. But then neither is getting dust in your contacts. lol <BR/><BR/>I hope they start working out better for you soon!!ezra_pandorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04626213285612235702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-21221062788714411042009-02-20T06:08:00.000-08:002009-02-20T06:08:00.000-08:00After the disaster the first time you tried them, ...After the disaster the first time you tried them, I wasn't sure you'd keep trying with the contacts!<BR/><BR/>It <I>will</I> get easier. (Well, it will <I>probably</I> get easier for you - you've got the preexisting brain issues, but that <I>also</I> means your brain is good at coping with things!) I never wore glasses or contacts til I was 15 or so, when I finally had my vision checked and they learned that my right eye isn't great but my left eye is 20/20. So I started off with contacts - such a weird feeling, putting a cold slimy piece of Saran Wrap on your eye! But you will get used to it, and you'll learn how to balance it on your finger and flop it right on your eyeball.<BR/><BR/>Taking them out gets easier too. Clean the sink and countertop, and close the sink drain - if you drop one, you can pick it up and disinfect it and you'll still be good to go. Not so much if it falls on a gob of toothpaste or down the drain!<BR/><BR/>Have you tried trimming your thumb and index finger nails really short and "pinching" the contact out? I know how weird it feels, but it gets easier with practice. Eventually you'll be able to swipe them out with just your index finger, but "pinching" is easier at first.<BR/><BR/>I eventually got a rx for glasses, too, and switching from contacts to glasses for the first time was horribly disconcerting. It took weeks for my brain to get used to processing the info from the glasses. But I did learn to cope, and it did get easier! That's why I think your brain will take some time to get used to contacts - it's been "used" to seeing the world through glasses so long.<BR/><BR/>Wow, sorry for the novel, but I wanted to give you some encouragement!Funderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06358687366401205336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-86908717552964348382009-02-20T05:40:00.000-08:002009-02-20T05:40:00.000-08:00I have had my contacts for almost 2 yrs now. For t...I have had my contacts for almost 2 yrs now. For the first year, I wore them almost every single day. I love them. However, I can not wear them while trimming. Why not? Because the pressure in my eyes change some (I think) when I am bent over for longer periods of time, and I can not see. Period. I can't SEE. If I can't see then I don't dare trim. Which totally sucks, because with the heat and humidity down here in the summertime, I was REALLY hoping that I could get away from the fogging glasses! Or the glasses with SWEAT POOLS in them!!! AAGGHHH!!!!<BR/><BR/>Best of luck to you MiKael!!!Mrs. Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15269132012512166439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-21708177285810182552009-02-20T04:47:00.000-08:002009-02-20T04:47:00.000-08:00Dandy's head is beautiful in any position.I'm sorr...Dandy's head is beautiful in any position.<BR/><BR/>I'm sorry you are struggling with this contact thing. One of my sisters wears contacts like those with the left and right different. She has really loved them. I hope you persevere and get good at using them.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07331876220972088597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-70280636516415936432009-02-20T04:16:00.000-08:002009-02-20T04:16:00.000-08:00MiKael-I too wear glasses as my eyes are too dry t...MiKael-<BR/>I too wear glasses as my eyes are too dry to wear contacts. I could probably try again with newer contacts (it's been about 10 years since I have had contacts). But... my question is... with glasses, how do you keep them from fogging up in the winter? Nine times out of ten I end up NOT wearing them during riding. No fun when I am told to "leg yield from x to whatever" and I can't see the signs.loveleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10831019754248300878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-86852770160770373382009-02-20T03:28:00.000-08:002009-02-20T03:28:00.000-08:00Oh the woes of contact lenses. I'm with you on th...Oh the woes of contact lenses. I'm with you on that one! I finally gave up but it sure would be nice not to be fiddling with glasse all the time! Good luck to you, I hope you get used to them.<BR/><BR/>Oh BTW the 40 pounds I referred to in my last comment was about ME! I hope that didn't sound like I meant you!!! I've lost about 8 so far but it's taken me quite a while even for that. Sigh...the on going battle.<BR/><BR/>We're getting snow here today again. It snowed all day yesterday and through the night but not that much accumulation. So far maybe 5 inches. The horses will be out rolling in it today. They love it. Me too! :o)<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful weekend and I hope Jessica is doing better.Midlife Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03531655128417397650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-61426285046360209622009-02-20T03:23:00.000-08:002009-02-20T03:23:00.000-08:00I feel your pain, sistah! My glasses aren't slidi...I feel your pain, sistah! My glasses aren't sliding currently, but I've been there. I've also struggled with the contact issue. Last two pair have left my left eye feeling like a piece of debris was caught beneath the contact and the eye. I used to wear them all the time and it was so grand not to have foggy glasses in the show ring! I've been contemplating going back to wearing them again.<BR/><BR/>So...been there, thinking about doing that, and hoping your eyes adjust pretty darn quick!Traceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06045746044917443807noreply@blogger.com