Contacts: The Devil's Discs - Struggles Every Contact Wearer Knows Too Well!

33 · 5 min read · 17 Mar 2023 · 14 · 14 · 11

For many people, contact lenses are a convenient way to improve their vision without the hassle of glasses. However, wearing contact lenses comes with its own set of unique struggles. From the dreaded dry eyes to the never-ending search for lost contacts, here are some of the most hilarious struggles of wearing contact lenses.

The dryness

First and foremost, dry eyes are the bane of every contact lens wearer's existence. It seems like no matter how many eye drops you use, your eyes are always dry and itchy. And god forbid you forget your eye drops at home - you might as well just spend the day squinting and blinking excessively.

Plus, wearing contacts for too long can lead to red, irritated eyes, making you look like you just finished bawling your eyes out.

The fear

Another struggle of wearing contact lenses is the constant fear of losing them. Whether it's from rubbing your eyes too hard or taking a stray elbow to the face, there's always a chance that one of your lenses will pop out and disappear into the ether.

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11 comments

Animal Blogger

2 years ago

I don't wear lenses, but good tips for those who do wear them, and I think there are quite a lot of them. Nice post from you again!

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enigma

2 years ago

I also wear daily lenses. I've never forgotten to take them off. I only hold them in for a power nap or afternoon nap. And then your eyes are indeed very... Show moreI also wear daily lenses. I've never forgotten to take them off. I only hold them in for a power nap or afternoon nap. And then your eyes are indeed very dry.
But. take a look at this video. You once put in 2 pairs, you say ? This is probably the record. (I saw it by chance this week): https://www.telegraaf.nl/video/1482102849/oogarts-doet-bizarre-ontdekking-bij-patient

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Babita de Boer

2 years ago

@enigma yes, that story is horrible! and the question is how didn't they feel those contact lenses!

Ingrid

2 years ago

Contact lenses would not be for me. These points only confirm that:) For now, I only need glasses for driving (which I don't do much).

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Leo 1

2 years ago

My wife has worn lenses for years. But over the years, those lenses started to irritate her. She also suffered from the dry eye problem already described. After a number of years, she has worn regular glasses again.

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Madeleine

2 years ago

I always love it when someone dares contact lenses. My daughter is also very handy at getting in and out. Indeed, she also had irritated eyes when she had slept with it. So far, I've only had reading glasses, such a disposable drug store thing, because I... Show moreI always love it when someone dares contact lenses. My daughter is also very handy at getting in and out. Indeed, she also had irritated eyes when she had slept with it. So far, I've only had reading glasses, such a disposable drug store thing, because I suddenly couldn't read my texts on my mobile. I'm still getting used to it and I'm still trying without it, and then I keep that mobile a meter away from me and then I can read it a bit more.

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Encaustichris

2 years ago

Just about all of these reasons have been the reason for me not to start working on... Show moreJust about all of these reasons have been the reason for me not to start working on lenses.
I've been wearing glasses for about 36 years, and I swear every time I need a new one, because it takes me weeks to get used to it, and every time I ask: would I be better off wearing lenses. But there are so many negatives (for me). then brush occasionally, because those stains on my glasses? I'm just looking through that! 🤣

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