what contacts do you find most comfortable

[wendy2016]

Hello,

May I ask what brand of contacts everyone prefers? I'm getting my first lenses soon. Acuvue oasis are very expensive. I want dailies but is there anything else good for long hours and sensitive eyes? (I'm a nursing student)

Thanks!!

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

Have you discussed this with your optometrist? He or she will be the best resource for answers to your questions. Every time I've switched types of contacts, I've been given a couple of pairs to trial to make sure they work out okay before purchasing a full box.

[wendy2016]

Hi Rose_Queen,

Yes I was told that although I have astigmatism in one eye, my optometrist wants to try two "round" contacts instead of one for astigmatism. So I get to have more of a choice, it's less expensive, and he said that the astigmatism contact would irritate me more than the other. He had suggested Acuvue daily moist. That's recommended to wear 14 hours or less. I'll be going with a 1 week trial first. I just wondered about what everyone's preferences were :) I figured ones that are changed daily, though more expensive, are better for the environment we're working in.

[Cricket183, BSN, RN]

I wear CibaVision Dailies Aqua Comfort. I too have sensitive eyes. I have Sjogren's Syndrome and my eyes are very dry. These are the only lenses I have found so far that I can comfortably wear for 14-16 hrs a day.