Re: [pf] Disposable contacts

by prichter1

07 December 2000 22:52 UTC

Diane,

I got contacts when I was 14 and they changed my self image so much.  I was 
never the paragon of responsibility when it came to caring for things (nor 
was I particularly mature), but I was so highly motivated with my contacts 
that I cared for them very well.

Of course, they were hard contact lenses, as this was in a different age. 
About disposables:  I no longer wear contacts -- and I never had experience 
with soft ones. However, I understand that disposables are preferable because 
of hygiene issues. Evidently it is very possible to get numerous (and 
serious) eye infections with soft lenses because it is so difficult to keep 
them sterile over time. The disposables take care of this factor. So you may 
want to look at this issue through a new "lens".

My parents weren't too keen on my getting contacts. I saved up my 50 cent an 
hour babysitting money to get them.  They were about $140 at the time, so I 
did a lot of serious babysitting. In other words, I *really* wanted them.  
You may want to look at this from a self esteem issue, but also please do 
your homework about what options are available and why.  I think that this 
might be an area where disposable might be a good thing, but I have no direct 
experience.

Blessings, Priscilla