Contact lens problem

Is this problem unique to me? It only happens while riding so I am posting the problem here.

I use contact lenses and wind-blocking dark glasses when riding. But, for some reason, the lenses
keep coming out. It is not due to wind or dryness or anything else that I can think of.

Something like once an hour, a lens will get slightly uncomfortable. A few minutes later, my vision
deteriorates in that eye. Then without fail, a blink pushes the lens out. So far I have lost only
one lens. (Don't try to reinstall it until you get out of the wind.) And when the lens comes out, it
is misshapen, wrinkled around the edge.

Sorry for the excruciating detail. But I hope someone has solved the problem. It is not a big one
but it sure breaks the rhythm of a good ride.

"Alfred Ryder" <nospam@nospam.com> wrote in message
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> Is this problem unique to me? It only happens while riding so I am posting the problem here.
>
> I use contact lenses and wind-blocking dark glasses when riding. But, for some reason, the lenses
> keep coming out. It is not due to wind or dryness
or
> anything else that I can think of.

From your description below it sounds quite clearly like dryness. Some people, when concentrating on
the road, blink less often than normal, which dries their eyes out. Also, there's going to be wind
regardless of how good your glasses are (unless they're perfectly sealed, which won't be the case
unless you have goggles.

Try blinking more often. And perhaps, yawn every once in a while to get some tears.

Shayne Wissler

> Something like once an hour, a lens will get slightly uncomfortable. A few minutes later, my
> vision deteriorates in that eye. Then without fail, a blink pushes the lens out. So far I have
> lost only one lens. (Don't try to reinstall it until you get out of the wind.) And when the lens
> comes out,
it
> is misshapen, wrinkled around the edge.
>
> Sorry for the excruciating detail. But I hope someone has solved the problem. It is not a big one
> but it sure breaks the rhythm of a good ride.

As another contact lens wearer who has spent a lot of time trying to find the right set of contact s that can deal with all the wind of cycling, I think you probably need a different lens. I would go back to your eye doctor and get refit for contact lenses. It sounds like the lens isn't sittting on your eye properly. You probably need a different base width or circumference. The doctor can determine this for you, but a properly fitting lens shoudn't fall out like this.
Good luck,
Laura



QUOTE]Originally posted by Alfred Ryder
Is this problem unique to me? It only happens while riding so I am posting the problem here.

I use contact lenses and wind-blocking dark glasses when riding. But, for some reason, the lenses
keep coming out. It is not due to wind or dryness or anything else that I can think of.

Something like once an hour, a lens will get slightly uncomfortable. A few minutes later, my vision
deteriorates in that eye. Then without fail, a blink pushes the lens out. So far I have lost only
one lens. (Don't try to reinstall it until you get out of the wind.) And when the lens comes out, it
is misshapen, wrinkled around the edge.

Sorry for the excruciating detail. But I hope someone has solved the problem. It is not a big one
but it sure breaks the rhythm of a good ride. [/QUOTE]

I used to have the same problem. I think it was that while leaning forward my eyes were looking "up"
to be able to see the road. And in doing so, the lower edge of the lens was not beneath my eyelid.
And I guess it would dry up a bit and snag on my eyelid when I would blink.

And these lenses would sit in any other conditions. I used to be an auto mechanic and I used them
almost as mini goggles! I can remember gobs of dirt falling into my eyes working under a car without
problems, but 10 minutes on the bike and out the came.

About 2 years ago I had LASIK. I recommend anyone who can and who dislikes glasses or contacts to
check it out.

Joseph

In <ujarb.2256$6c3.1188@newsread1.news.pas.earthlink.net> Alfred Ryder wrote:
> Is this problem unique to me? It only happens while riding so I am posting the problem here.
>
> I use contact lenses and wind-blocking dark glasses when riding. But, for some reason, the lenses
> keep coming out. It is not due to wind or dryness or anything else that I can think of.
>
> Something like once an hour, a lens will get slightly uncomfortable. A few minutes later, my
> vision deteriorates in that eye. Then without fail, a blink pushes the lens out. So far I have
> lost only one lens. ( Don't try to reinstall it until you get out of the wind.) And when the lens
> comes out, it is misshapen, wrinkled around the edge.
>
> Sorry for the excruciating detail. But I hope someone has solved the problem. It is not a big one
> but it sure breaks the rhythm of a good ride.
>

The other replies to your post are pretty much right.

A few comments:

There are two main strategies for dealing with a contact lens that dries out- Rewetting drops, which
are helpful but usually don't last for a very long time after application.

Get refit with a different type of contact lens. A lens that is thicker or has a lower water content
often is more resistant to dehydrating. Night & Day lenses are a good alternative, as are a number
of other brands.

Another point is that tear production is regulated separately from other water balance in the body.
You would have to be profoundly dehydrated in order for it to decrease tear production.

Big wraparound shades also help decrease evaporative tear loss.

Finally, LASIK is a great operation for nearsightedness, but does not always improve a dry eye.

Joel Solomon Wish I was as good a rider as I was an ophthalmologist.