Anybody else getting red eyes / eye strain from being on LIW so much? (half kidding, half serious!)

Smiles111 Posted: Sep 07, 2006 11:47 AM

Anybody else getting red eyes / eye strain from being on LIW so much? (half kidding, half serious!)

I actually *have* noticed that the veins in my eyes have been 'redder' or more noticeable/prominent lately and my eyes have been really tired and dry.

I'm thinking about going to the eye dr for it. I need a new prescription for contact lenses anyhow. Does anyone know if I need to go to an ophthalmologist for this or an optometrist?

moonlitee Posted: Sep 07, 2006 11:52 AM

Re: Anybody else getting red eyes / eye strain from being on LIW so much? (half kidding, half serious!)

I think it's an ophthalmologist

I do find myself on LIW more and more the closer it gets to the wedding.

kittythestray Posted: Sep 07, 2006 12:05 PM

Re: Anybody else getting red eyes / eye strain from being on LIW so much? (half kidding, half serious!)

Posted by Smiles111

I actually *have* noticed that the veins in my eyes have been 'redder' or more noticeable/prominent lately and my eyes have been really tired and dry.

I'm thinking about going to the eye dr for it. I need a new prescription for contact lenses anyhow. Does anyone know if I need to go to an ophthalmologist for this or an optometrist?

Are you practicing wearing your contacts again??? I actually DO notice it on me but I think it's a combination of lack of sleep and allergies!!

CLMon7906 Posted: Sep 07, 2006 12:20 PM

Re: Anybody else getting red eyes / eye strain from being on LIW so much? (half kidding, half serious!)

contacts and computers don't mix well...i am an avid contact lens wearer and i know that glasses adn the computer feel better on my eyes...but i stick with the contacts for convenience and the look...dumb...but i'm a little vain.

dancinmyazoff Posted: Sep 07, 2006 12:24 PM

Re: Anybody else getting red eyes / eye strain from being on LIW so much? (half kidding, half serious!)

Is that why my eyes have been so bloodshot???

sr081906 Posted: Sep 07, 2006 12:40 PM

Re: Anybody else getting red eyes / eye strain from being on LIW so much? (half kidding, half serious!)

Posted by Smiles111

I actually *have* noticed that the veins in my eyes have been 'redder' or more noticeable/prominent lately and my eyes have been really tired and dry.

I'm thinking about going to the eye dr for it. I need a new prescription for contact lenses anyhow. Does anyone know if I need to go to an ophthalmologist for this or an optometrist?

Carrie Ann, are you sure it's not the alcohol to cope with the wedding stress?

Smiles111 Posted: Sep 07, 2006 01:34 PM

Re: Anybody else getting red eyes / eye strain from being on LIW so much? (half kidding, half serious!)

Posted by sr081906

Posted by Smiles111

I actually *have* noticed that the veins in my eyes have been 'redder' or more noticeable/prominent lately and my eyes have been really tired and dry.

I'm thinking about going to the eye dr for it. I need a new prescription for contact lenses anyhow. Does anyone know if I need to go to an ophthalmologist for this or an optometrist?

Carrie Ann, are you sure it's not the alcohol to cope with the wedding stress?

shhhhhhh, Sophie, I'm trying to keep that part on the downlow!

Smiles111 Posted: Sep 07, 2006 01:36 PM

Re: Anybody else getting red eyes / eye strain from being on LIW so much? (half kidding, half serious!)

Posted by kittythestray

Posted by Smiles111

I actually *have* noticed that the veins in my eyes have been 'redder' or more noticeable/prominent lately and my eyes have been really tired and dry.

I'm thinking about going to the eye dr for it. I need a new prescription for contact lenses anyhow. Does anyone know if I need to go to an ophthalmologist for this or an optometrist?

Are you practicing wearing your contacts again??? I actually DO notice it on me but I think it's a combination of lack of sleep and allergies!!

I have to start again! The disposable ones I had are now expired.........so I have to add a contact lens fitting to the to-do list.

But I also need some sort of drops to get rid of the bloodshot eyes!!! I don't know if it's safe to use Visine with contacts?!

Smiles111 Posted: Sep 07, 2006 01:39 PM

Re: Anybody else getting red eyes / eye strain from being on LIW so much? (half kidding, half serious!)

Posted by CLMon7906

contacts and computers don't mix well...i am an avid contact lens wearer and i know that glasses adn the computer feel better on my eyes...but i stick with the contacts for convenience and the look...dumb...but i'm a little vain.

oh, my eyes totally bug out if I try to use the computer with my contacts on. I think it's because the contacts I had before didn't correct for my astigmatism in order to keep the lenses thinner or more breathable or something.