Hi All
I have glasses and RGPs currently, but not glasses to wear over contact lenses. I was wondering what the benefits are of wearing glasses over contacts, other than them not having to be like bottle bottoms!
Thanks
Over Refraction
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- jay87
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Over Refraction
Jake
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-4.75D Left eye -9.25D Right eye Specs. No change since 2011.
Dx with KC Oct 2011. Rose K2 lenses & specs for vision, using Peroxide & Pres. Free Eye Drops
- jay87
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Re: Over Refraction
ie Will it fine tune my vision further? I would like the most excellent vision possible
Jake
______________________________________________________
-4.75D Left eye -9.25D Right eye Specs. No change since 2011.
Dx with KC Oct 2011. Rose K2 lenses & specs for vision, using Peroxide & Pres. Free Eye Drops
______________________________________________________
-4.75D Left eye -9.25D Right eye Specs. No change since 2011.
Dx with KC Oct 2011. Rose K2 lenses & specs for vision, using Peroxide & Pres. Free Eye Drops
- Anne Klepacz
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Re: Over Refraction
Those of us who are getting on in years often wear reading glasses over contact lenses to get the best close vision, while the lenses alone give us good distance vision.
Anne
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Re: Over Refraction
Hi Jay
Generally, contact lenses correct everything there is to correct. In a few cases, glasses can help if vision is not perfectly corrected in contact lenses. An example would be what we call "residual astigmatism" when wearing RGP lenses. However, most contact lens fitters would usually change lens type to get round this.
If you feel you are not getting the best visionl you need to discuss your particular situation with your fitter.
Lynn
Generally, contact lenses correct everything there is to correct. In a few cases, glasses can help if vision is not perfectly corrected in contact lenses. An example would be what we call "residual astigmatism" when wearing RGP lenses. However, most contact lens fitters would usually change lens type to get round this.
If you feel you are not getting the best visionl you need to discuss your particular situation with your fitter.
Lynn
Lynn White MSc FCOptom
Optometrist Contact Lens Fitter
Clinical Director, UltraVision
email: lynn.white@lwvc.co.uk
Optometrist Contact Lens Fitter
Clinical Director, UltraVision
email: lynn.white@lwvc.co.uk
- jay87
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- Joined: Tue 11 Oct 2011 9:24 am
- Keratoconus: Yes, I have KC
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Re: Over Refraction
Thanks for that Lynn and Anne
I'm sure my reading glasses days will come
My vision is perfectly acceptable with RGPs, bottom line of the chart, so will stick with them
I'm sure my reading glasses days will come
My vision is perfectly acceptable with RGPs, bottom line of the chart, so will stick with them
Jake
______________________________________________________
-4.75D Left eye -9.25D Right eye Specs. No change since 2011.
Dx with KC Oct 2011. Rose K2 lenses & specs for vision, using Peroxide & Pres. Free Eye Drops
______________________________________________________
-4.75D Left eye -9.25D Right eye Specs. No change since 2011.
Dx with KC Oct 2011. Rose K2 lenses & specs for vision, using Peroxide & Pres. Free Eye Drops
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