I posted a message on the forums a couple of months ago and I was grateful for the responses now I have a few more questions regarding contact lenses.
I have had some solutions provided for for cleaning however I have had to buy some more and was wondering what the difference between Boston Advanced conditioning solution and Boston Sensitive Eyes Plus Saline is as they both seem to be able to be used for the storage and rinsing of lenses.
Has anyone got any tips for putting lenses in as I still have a few issues with putting my left one in as initially it doesn end up in the centre of the eye and I have to move it from the corner to the centre.
Does anyoe know if the steroid prednisalone affects Keretaconus as I might need to use this orally in the future for an existing medical condition.
Any help would be appreciated and thanks for the previous replies
Thansk for the help but now I have a few more questions
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I am afraid I can't help about the difference between solutions.
On the assumption that you are using RGP corneal lenses, try this.
Place the lens, full of saline or wetting fluid on the tip of the middle finger of your right hand.
Use the index finger of the same hand to pull down your lower eyelid.
Use your left hand to pull up your upper eyelis.
Position your right hand so that you can look straight down onto your lens.
Move the lens onto your eye, and hold it still while you blink. As your eyelids close over the lens your finger will release the lens onto your eye.
this is how I managed to get over the propbklem of the lens ending up on the wrong part of my eye.
All the best
Andrew
I am afraid I can't help about the difference between solutions.
On the assumption that you are using RGP corneal lenses, try this.
Place the lens, full of saline or wetting fluid on the tip of the middle finger of your right hand.
Use the index finger of the same hand to pull down your lower eyelid.
Use your left hand to pull up your upper eyelis.
Position your right hand so that you can look straight down onto your lens.
Move the lens onto your eye, and hold it still while you blink. As your eyelids close over the lens your finger will release the lens onto your eye.
this is how I managed to get over the propbklem of the lens ending up on the wrong part of my eye.
All the best
Andrew
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Houghy
Sorry I can't answer your solution query.
Regarding inserting lens, I use the same technique I have used for twenty odd years. Use a mirror, preferably head height. If you are right handed place the lens on the first finger of your right hand. Put your left hand over your head and down to lift and hold your top eye lid FIRMLY. Bring the lens towards the eye, pull the lower eyelid down with the 2nd finger of the right hand. STARE really hard into the mirror, DO NOT look at the lens. Keep staring as you bring the lens up and onto the eye. This sounds a lot more complicated than it is!
I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong, but prednisolone is the steroid often used in post graft eye drops. I wouldn't think it would be a problem for your KC, but check with your doctor if you are concerned.
Take care.
Sorry I can't answer your solution query.
Regarding inserting lens, I use the same technique I have used for twenty odd years. Use a mirror, preferably head height. If you are right handed place the lens on the first finger of your right hand. Put your left hand over your head and down to lift and hold your top eye lid FIRMLY. Bring the lens towards the eye, pull the lower eyelid down with the 2nd finger of the right hand. STARE really hard into the mirror, DO NOT look at the lens. Keep staring as you bring the lens up and onto the eye. This sounds a lot more complicated than it is!
I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong, but prednisolone is the steroid often used in post graft eye drops. I wouldn't think it would be a problem for your KC, but check with your doctor if you are concerned.
Take care.
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Houghy
I use the Bausch and Lomb solutions the difference is Boston Sensitive Eyes Plus Saline is just a saline solution which as you correctly say can be used as a rinse and storage solution.
Boston Advanced conditioning solution has the ability to neutralise the effects of the cleaning solution and is also a disinfectant so has two funtions the saline does not have.
I find it best to rinse the cleaning solution with the Boston Sensitive Eyes Plus Saline and store the lenses in Boston Advanced conditioning solution which I also put a fresh drop into the lenses before putting them.
Hope this helps.
I use the Bausch and Lomb solutions the difference is Boston Sensitive Eyes Plus Saline is just a saline solution which as you correctly say can be used as a rinse and storage solution.
Boston Advanced conditioning solution has the ability to neutralise the effects of the cleaning solution and is also a disinfectant so has two funtions the saline does not have.
I find it best to rinse the cleaning solution with the Boston Sensitive Eyes Plus Saline and store the lenses in Boston Advanced conditioning solution which I also put a fresh drop into the lenses before putting them.
Hope this helps.
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Prednisalone does have side effects.
That said, it is a very useful anti-inflammatory. I guess your physician knows about the risks associated with prednisalone use, and will be looking out for them.
One word of advice: do read carefully the leaflet that comes with the prednisalone. If you have any cause for concern go back to your phisician and report your concerns.
Andrew
That said, it is a very useful anti-inflammatory. I guess your physician knows about the risks associated with prednisalone use, and will be looking out for them.
One word of advice: do read carefully the leaflet that comes with the prednisalone. If you have any cause for concern go back to your phisician and report your concerns.
Andrew
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Hey Houghy,
Don't know much about the solutions and just getting used to lenses too so not an expert on that either.
As for steroid use, Prednisolone like any other drug has side effects and most with steroids depend how much you use and how long for. The main relevant side effect I can think in your case for the eyes are the increased risk of infection. There is also an increased risk of cataracts and glaucoma but you would have to be taking a substantial dose for several years and directly in the eyes obviously more risky than oral.
Your Dr looking after the condition can give you a better idea based on how much you'll be taking and for how long. The important thing is that the benefits outweigh any possible harm.
Don't know much about the solutions and just getting used to lenses too so not an expert on that either.
As for steroid use, Prednisolone like any other drug has side effects and most with steroids depend how much you use and how long for. The main relevant side effect I can think in your case for the eyes are the increased risk of infection. There is also an increased risk of cataracts and glaucoma but you would have to be taking a substantial dose for several years and directly in the eyes obviously more risky than oral.
Your Dr looking after the condition can give you a better idea based on how much you'll be taking and for how long. The important thing is that the benefits outweigh any possible harm.
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