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Postby jayboi2005 » Thu 30 Mar 2006 10:04 am

Well, it is nearly 8 months now since i have had any contact lenses so when i get them back again my eyes will have a bit of a shock. I have an appointment finally with the specialist 28/4/06 after constant calling the booking place.

I remember when i used to wear contact lenses i always thought that one was thicker than the other. :roll: I was never sure but my left eye always went ok after a while whereas my right eye was always red and just not very nice. So would i be right in thinking it is possible that one lens was thicker than the other.

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Postby jayuk » Thu 30 Mar 2006 10:25 am

thickness can vary depending on the prescription for smaller corneal lenses as well...so I guess it all depends on what was applied to the lenses....but the change is minute in relative terms

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Postby Andrew MacLean » Thu 30 Mar 2006 3:30 pm

Jayboi

Yes, and it is also possible that your lenses were made of different materials.

The best thing about modern contact lenses is that they come in a whole variety of sizes, materials, shapes and styles; so the experienced fitter for the KC eye will always baq able to fit the most appropriate lens.

All the best with your appointment on April 28.

Is it in Manchester?

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Postby Emma Louise Fletcher » Fri 31 Mar 2006 10:46 am

Hi Jayboi

I guess they could be diffefrent thicknesses. I found out recently that the lens in my left eye is a completely different make to the one for my right!
:shock:

Emma


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