Cloudy/foggy lenses

[timtim]

John-that sounds like it could be right. I noticed that it still seemed somewhat foggy even after I took the lenses out. Is this a serious problem? Or just something that you can deal with and it won't cause any serious harm. I'll look into trying some thinner lenses to let more oxygen in.

I'm still curious about the lights at night thing as well. Even lights in the day are much more piercing. I guess this could be a side effect of the cornea drying out as well.

[timtim]

The enzyme cleaning I did last night seemed to help significantly. I went up to the same big window at my work that lets a lot of light in, and my vision was much less foggy. It is still slight though, so I'm thinking it may still be an issue of oxygen to the eye. Just not sure if its enough to worry about.

[GarethB]

Tim

Put very simply if wearing a lens is preventing your eye performing normaly it should always be checked out.

Your eye is already damaged through KC, the last thing you wnat is to risk your eye being damaged further.

No one here can say if the problem is cause for concern without seeing your eyes and then only a medical proffessional can make that conclusion.

[Lynn White]

Tim Tim

You need to get this checked out as we can debate all we like here but you need a professional to look at you on proper equipment to really sort this out. If it IS oedema of the cornea, then it can be sorted by changing lens design, material etc.

It is not advisable to leave it and "see what happens" because, as Gareth says, your eye is already under stress from the KC and you do not want to be adding to it! The fogginess when you take your lens suggests that at least some of the problem is due to oxygen transmission problems.

This is the sort of occasion where you really DO need to see someone to get a proper answer!

[Sarah M]

Timtim,
I thought I was seeing things, but I wasn't. Optician found it a bit puzzling as my lens for the last however many years have been made with the same material and i've never had a problem.

It didn't help the prescription wasn't quite right either. Mainly noticed the fogging up when I was at work using the puter.

New lens is on the whole much better, but it hasn't totally got rid of the problem, I guess I should really go get another appointment...

[GarethB]

Sarah,

If you are only getting problem using a computer you too need to discuss with optom. In your case it might be a case of being there too long and your eyes drying out. Tears need to flow and blinking does this to help oxygenate the cornea.

That is why a bang on about drinking plenty of water instead of other drinks and that short regular breaks every 30 minutes or so from PC or TV use. The drying effect due to reduced blink rate becomes far less of a problem and is better for overall eye health.

Regular breaks too from video games too as you get the same reduced blink rate as you concentrate on the screen.

[whiteduck]

Hi,

I've had the same problem and it turned out to be lack of tear exchange. Basically mucus and tears would build up under the lens (sometimes within a short period of time) and then have no where to go. A change in fit should resolve the problem but I agree we can all speculate as to what is the actual problem here so best get a professional to check it out.

Cheers
Ian