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From: ijk@hou5e.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.med
Subject: Extended Wear Contacts - Some Questions and Answers
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Date: Thu, 2-Feb-84 08:57:43 EST
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Posted: Thu Feb  2 08:57:43 1984
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Recently I took the plunge and started wearing contacts ( extended
wear).  After nearly a week of having them in my eyes, I thought
I would relate my exeriences.

	In general, I like the idea of being able to see at any time,
day or night.  However, my vision is still a bit blurred by the effects
of the contact (even though I irrigate my eyes constantly with drops).
Is this normal, or am I stuck with a compromise?

	WARNING: these contacts are not designed for use in swimming.
Also, they should not be worn while taking a shower!!!!!!!  Since I
take a shower daily, and one can keep these lenses in for a week before
cleaning (short cleaning, after two weeks, overnight cleaning is recommended), 
I was faced with a dilemma (actually lost two lenses out of my eyes,
but recovered one; after taking a shower).  I found that swim goggles
seemed to help immensely ( I cut small holes in the bottom to let any
water that forced its way in, out), and I recommend this approach.

I would appreciate any advice from other wearers on the extended bluriness.
Thanx,

Ihor Kinal
hou5e!ijk