Re: elk Hunting with contact lenses
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11/09/22 11:19 AM
11/09/22 11:19 AM
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mad_mike
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I use the daily wear lenses. A water rinse for removing and putting the lenses in, spit sometimes. I switch to eyeglasses while at camp in the evenings.
Last edited by mad_mike; 11/09/22 11:20 AM.
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Re: elk Hunting with contact lenses
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11/09/22 12:21 PM
11/09/22 12:21 PM
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Scott T
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Yes they still make the extended wear. I keep mine in for 30 days or more all the time. I would take extras just in case.
Looks like he needs another year;-)
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Re: elk Hunting with contact lenses
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11/09/22 12:53 PM
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warrior
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Yes, I wear the extended wear. And have zero issues other than the temptation to leave them in longer than they should. This can lead to a scratched or oxygen deprived cornea, read painful, due to calcium buildup on the lenses. Take them out and swap on time or at the first sign of discomfort. Also lenses that have calcium build up are far less clear than fresh ones but you won't notice it due to the slow buildup over time.
Now I shouldn't say this but the recommended interval to swap lenses is rather conservative, extremely so. But ymmv.
The only other issue is they have yet to make a multifocal lense for those of us with older eyes, or at least one that works. There are a few tricks you can try such as a differing focal in each eye and training yourself to switch eye dominance but that's a pia most won't master or tolerate.
A pair of readers worn low works for me if close up delicate tasks are at hand. For hunting they would remain in a pocket.
As for hunting or extended trips I would start with a new pair in and carry a spare set and my regular glasses, bifocals, plus readers. I would carry minimal supplies for contact care as I hesitate to swap lenses in the field due to hygiene issues, though I have done it.
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Re: elk Hunting with contact lenses
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11/09/22 02:37 PM
11/09/22 02:37 PM
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AntiGov
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Small mirror , some solution , and an extra set or two .
I pull mine out every night
I've tried to leave them in overnight but results are not good the next morning
Glasses suck
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Re: elk Hunting with contact lenses
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11/10/22 05:00 AM
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danny clifton
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if your eyes dry up just put a little chewing tobacco in them. they will water right up
Those who would give up essential liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)
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