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Why are my RGPs like this..

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Woon Wai Keen - 31 Oct 2005 02:15 GMT
I notice that my right lens has been problematic these past few days.
When I put it on for the first time in the day, it has what appears to
be a "dry film" on the outside, which blurs my vision (sorta like
looking through a stained glass).

I took a picture to demonstrate (observe the diffused flash highlights):
http://wk.doubleukay.com/vision/stuffedcontacts.jpg

Only after repeated removal, rinsing with saline, and re-insertion does
the dry film stop reappearing. And then it's all good for the rest of
the day :)

Strangely, this has never happened with the left lens.

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wK

doctor_my_eye@msn.com - 31 Oct 2005 15:54 GMT
The phenomenon you are experiencing is called "crazing".  It can happen
on a brand new lens if it's front surface wasn't finished properly.
Crazing happens on an old lens if the lens is coated with a oily
substance.  Hand lotion is the most common culprit.

A good polishing job on the lens from your optometrist should solve the
problem either way.  Just a quick note:  My theory is that "Vaseline
Intensive Care" lotion was invented just to ruin gas perms. ;)
> I notice that my right lens has been problematic these past few days.
> When I put it on for the first time in the day, it has what appears to
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> Strangely, this has never happened with the left lens.
Woon Wai Keen - 01 Nov 2005 23:00 GMT
> The phenomenon you are experiencing is called "crazing".  It can happen
> on a brand new lens if it's front surface wasn't finished properly.
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> problem either way.  Just a quick note:  My theory is that "Vaseline
> Intensive Care" lotion was invented just to ruin gas perms. ;)

I see, thanks!

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wK

 
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