glassgrl
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posted on August 23, 2005 11:16:22 AM new
uh oh. I didn't get the tear test or the break up time tests. I asked about it and they said they did not see any dryness of the eye and didn't see the need to order unnecessary tests.
Tell me what these numbers are and are they for glasses only? I think that's what he said. They didn't have one of my contacts in stock so I have to go back tomorrow.
od -75 -025x030 /
os -100 SPH / +225
they said they were going to try me with a bifocal CL in one eye and a regular lens in the other eye for a week and then I can try something else next week.
[ edited by glassgrl on Aug 23, 2005 11:22 AM ]
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bizzycrocheting
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posted on August 23, 2005 03:01:12 PM new
Hey glassgrl ... Having worked in a optometrists' office many moons ago (ok, like 20+ years ago), I can tell you that this is a contact lens prescription.
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tOMWiii
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posted on August 23, 2005 03:01:41 PM new
Yes, that is NOT enough info to order CL's -
Yer RIGHT EYE (OD) has a VERY SMALL amount of MYOPIA along with a MINUTE amount of ASTIGMATISM, while yer
LEFT EYE (OS) has a SMALL amount of MYOPIA
The "+2.25" number is what is called the "ADD" and denotes the READING POWER needed to be ADDED to the BIFOCAL part of GLASSES (or a BIFOCAL CL) -- this is AGE-RELATED and will eventually affect EVERYBODY over 45 
He is going with what I used to call "MODIFIED MONO-VISION" -- in which the BEST DISTANCE CORRECTION is over the DOMINANT EYE (in yer case=RIGHT), and the BIFOCAL (distance+near) goes over the NON-DOMINANT EYE. (are you RIGHT-HANDED)
Tear tests take about 6 minutes and involve CHEAPO materials that virtually EVERY OPHTHALMOLOGIST would have in stock = FLUORESCEIN DYE STRIPS for BUT and SCHIRMERS STRIPS for TEAR PRODUCTION TEST.
If you are a WOMAN over 35...
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tOMWiii
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posted on August 23, 2005 03:04:10 PM new
Bizzy: NO it ain't!
What's the BASE CURVE? What's the DIAMETER? What's the BRAND? What's the MODEL?
Tain't enough info there to dial 1-800-contacts and order lenses...
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tOMWiii
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posted on August 23, 2005 03:13:45 PM new
http://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/dryeye.htm
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glassgrl
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posted on August 23, 2005 03:16:54 PM new
Thanks Tom
I wasn't paying close enough attention I guess - the helper did one test 4 times because he said the discrepancy between my reading eye test(s) and the test he did (looking through something while he measure something) didn't add up. He said it was very unusual. I didn't catch the name of it....
When I was in High School I used to have a lot of headaches and my mother finally ended up taking me to the optometrist. He said I have non-reacting pupils or slow reacting pupils. So he advised me just to wear sunglasses which I now always do. I don't know if it had any effect on this test but I did tell them about it and they checked for it.
I'm not too sure about the bifocal contact. And I think he said that was my prescription for glasses in case I changed my mind. He was really leaning towards that those would be a better solution for me but I'm NOT wearing glasses! Even if my name is Glassgrl.
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bizzycrocheting
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posted on August 23, 2005 03:38:32 PM new
Oh my gosh ... That was supposed to read "NOT". Sorry! Next time I'll proofread. 
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bizzycrocheting
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posted on August 23, 2005 03:43:07 PM new
glassgrl -- How long did it take for the exam and fitting? Back when I worked for an optometrist, the exam and fitting would take about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. The cost back then was approximately $200 for the exam and fitting. The lenses were extra. Of course, we are talking in the very early 80's, so that was quite a bit.
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glassgrl
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posted on August 23, 2005 04:02:42 PM new
it took about an hour and a half. it was $133. but then that was with the Federal Blue Cross Insurance.
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tOMWiii
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posted on August 23, 2005 04:34:59 PM new
GG:
Truly, yer RX is VERY MILD...
When I fit CLs, I probably would have tried to DISCOURAGE you from proceeding, since the MOTIVATION would be NOT TOO HOT.
A nice pair of snazzy GLASSES for DRIVING + TV + MOVIES would be super-dooper for yer very mild degree of MYOPIA, and, if yer over 45 & want to read, ya can just TAKE IT OFF!
whoo-hoo!
How many covert heros has this slimeball murdered?
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glassgrl
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posted on August 23, 2005 04:42:49 PM new
I can't read labels or maps if they are small. I can't see a sign (or cops!) if they are very far off. I have dime store reading glasses and hate hate hate taking them out and putting them on. When we go to Birmingham AL because he likes to yard sale it gives me a headache to try and read the map and see where we are and ride in the car all at the same time. I hate going into a store and not being able to read a label or going to a yard sale and being able to read a name on a piece of jewelry. It's not getting better it's getting worse
And it gets much worse the longer the day goes on - haven't figured that one out yet. I probably should of scheduled my eye test for 8 pm but I know they don't work that late.
Whew - I have to comment on the fact that these Crest White Strips REALLY WORK! Unbelievable! I'm on my 4th or 5th day and it's a big difference.
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bizzycrocheting
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posted on August 23, 2005 05:22:58 PM new
glass -- I feel your pain ... My RX is -2.75 in each eye. And now I think I need reading glasses because I can't see fine print. UGH! I have to wear my glasses all of the time and I can't wear contacts because of an eye condition. Surgery is out because of the same eye condition. So that means that I am either looking at reading glasses or bifocals. UGH! 
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tOMWiii
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posted on August 23, 2005 05:26:51 PM new
Well, GG, I wish you all the GOOD LUCK with it -- if your MOTIVATION is HIGH, and yer EXPECTATIONS are REALISTIC, you stand a chance...
BIZZY: if that is yer GLASSES RX, and yer under 55, have you tried reading by just taking OFF yer glasses?
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bizzycrocheting
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posted on August 23, 2005 05:30:26 PM new
Tom -- I did, but because of the condition with my eyes, they just don't adjust right. I have exothalmus due to thyroid eye disease. My eyes bulge a bit due to the muscles being swollen behind the eyes and just cannot adjust to light changes. When I take my glasses off, my eyes take quite a bit to adjust. Fortunately, my optic nerve is AOK in each eye and my thyroid has been removed to try to stop any further damage.
Sorry to bore everyone else! Tom does know what I am talking about though ....
Diane
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tOMWiii
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posted on August 23, 2005 05:44:15 PM new
Well, hey, nuttin wrong with BIFOCALS -- Me-&-Ralphie swear by them
Yeah, used to use an EXOPHTHALMOMETER often to measure PROPTOSIS (anutter name) ...
Glad you got everything under control...
I'm sure ye keep a lookout for dry eyes...
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bizzycrocheting
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posted on August 23, 2005 05:57:17 PM new
Tom -- Yep ... Proptosis is another name. And yes, I am also bizzy putting in drops, ointments and other stuff in my eyes to keep my corneas nice and moist. It's a big pain in the keister though. I have looked into surgery, but no way am I going through THAT! It is way too yucky!
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paloma91
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posted on August 23, 2005 06:00:43 PM new
OH, How I envy your contacts. How I have wanted them all these years. I have been told that my astimatism is so bad that it won't work. I tried semi hard contacts many years ago. The darn things popped right off my eyes. That was the first and LAST time for me.
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tOMWiii
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posted on August 23, 2005 06:25:48 PM new
paloma:
Extreme amounts of corneal astigmatism CAN be fit successfully with CLs, just NOT with yer run-of-the-mill cheapo eazy fit places...
You need a true contact lens specialist who will take the time & has the skill to custom design a "back-toric" rigid gas-permeable lens. Depending on your particular needs, you may need a combination of a "back-toric" with a "front-toric" to correct residual astigmatism...
The trick is to find someone with the skill...AND, they ain't cheap
The reason it "popped-off" is probably because he was placing a spherical back surface CL on an extremely toric cornea -- I seen it many times 
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glassgrl
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posted on August 24, 2005 10:44:55 AM new
Well I got my contacts:
I tried the bifocal lens and didn't like it at all! I couldn't read anything with it.
So I have one +1 and one -1. It's an adjustment for sure. I LOVE the +1 and how much better everything looks....it's the -1 that's giving me double vision
They are Acuvue Advance with Hydraclear that are SUPER comfortable. I can't even feel them.
Thanks all - especially you tomwiii.
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