08-03-2006, 00:18
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Re: contact lenses
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Originally Posted by danielf
Contacts just seem a lot of hassle to me. I prefer glasses. I wear them playing footie and squash as well...
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But have you actually tried them?
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08-03-2006, 00:27
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Re: contact lenses
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But have you actually tried them?
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No, I haven't. Still, glasses suit me fine (apart from them fogging up when cycling in the rain). The 'intellectual look' is good for work as well 
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I would hate to have to go back to glasses for squash. you miss things in your peripheral vision with glasses, and even plastic lenses steam up on cold courts at this time of year.
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I must be playing warm courts then  Plus, my lenses aren't very strong, so I don't think peripheral vision is affected much.
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08-03-2006, 10:39
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Re: contact lenses
Id recommend anyone to go and get a free trial from your local optician, its amazing the ammount of difference they make. And at the end of the day, you aren't losing anything if you don't get on with them.
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08-03-2006, 15:21
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Re: contact lenses
A former colleagues grandson got them as his eyesight was so bad that glasses were unable to cope. Lens technology has moved on in 25 years so I would check with the optician, they may also not be available on the NHS unlike your glasses which will be.
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08-03-2006, 15:42
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Re: contact lenses
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Originally Posted by Angua
A former colleagues grandson got them as his eyesight was so bad that glasses were unable to cope. Lens technology has moved on in 25 years so I would check with the optician, they may also not be available on the NHS unlike your glasses which will be.
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If you receive a discount on glasses you can use the same voucher towards contacts.
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08-03-2006, 16:09
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Re: contact lenses
I have worn glasses for years and started wearing contacts about 3 years ago. I personally think contacts are better than my glasses as it makes sports and other activities easier. I still only wear them for a few days a week and when going out at night.
Don't tend to wear at work as the air con dries them out too quick.
Contacts these days are great cause they are so soft you really don't notice they are there once you put them in.
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08-03-2006, 17:44
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Re: contact lenses
i dont even get my glasses of the NHS because im not entitled to it because my family arnt on benefits and i have to have adult size glasses because i have a wide head! its WRONG it was £130 for the glasses im wearing now!
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08-03-2006, 17:49
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Re: contact lenses
Youre going to the wrong place to buy them then at that price!
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08-03-2006, 17:59
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Re: contact lenses
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i dont even get my glasses of the NHS because im not entitled to it because my family arnt on benefits and i have to have adult size glasses because i have a wide head! its WRONG it was £130 for the glasses im wearing now!
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Resisting big head comments... oh never mind (I think I got away with that!)
How tall are you? I'm sure i got NHS vouchers until 16...
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08-03-2006, 18:30
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Re: contact lenses
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Originally Posted by nffc
And in reality, who's going to judge you on whether one eye looks different from the other at an interview? Personally, I couldn't care about someone's appearance if it didn't affect their ability to do their job - and I don't really care about attitudes to glasses, etc either. It's all stereotypical.
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I wear glasses for driving, and to be honest I hate wearing them. Glasses are something I have never got on with, I think the main thing that put me off was the frames always in the way when I used to play keyboards in my younger days.
These days I wear soft daily disposable contact lenses for a night out on the town, I probably use about 4-5 pairs a month at most. I guess they are in for around 4-6 hours max, I wouldn't consider wearing them on a regular basis for long periods though.
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11-03-2006, 19:53
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Re: contact lenses
im 5 foot 8
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11-03-2006, 19:57
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Re: contact lenses
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Originally Posted by nicke261192
i dont even get my glasses of the NHS because im not entitled to it because my family arnt on benefits
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got bugger all to do with it, all Kids are entitled to a voucher for a set amount, £30 if I remember right, you can use it towards lenses, or any pair of glasses, including adults.
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and i have to have adult size glasses because i have a wide head! its WRONG it was £130 for the glasses I'm wearing now!
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Then you were ripped off mate. Sorry  I last paid £125 for two pairs of designer glasses at Specsavers.
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11-03-2006, 22:50
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omg that is so wrong im so angry grrrrrrrrrr they would have only been £100. i could have spent the 30 on choc choc lol
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11-03-2006, 23:00
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Re: contact lenses
Thats what you get when you dont ask
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11-03-2006, 23:19
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Re: contact lenses
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im 5 foot 8
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Strange, not excessively big for 13 - you shouldn't have to pay for them!
(That said, I'm 6'1 and 22)
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