Hi. I'm constantly having contact lens problems. I used to wear soft lenses and everything was just fine. But I had to switch to RGB- lenses because I was developing " neovascularization"- blood vessels growing into the cornea because of lack of oxygen.
The RGB lenses are just never comfortable. Can the discomfort just be in my head rather than reaility? When I go to the contact-lens specialist. -he says everything looks ok, That I have healthy eyes and that there is nothing more he can do.
I tried to wear glasses once- but I was in such a panic that I was eating less and getting thiner and thiner. (I have autism and social phobia- and this change I couldn't deal with.)
I've also looked into the possiblity of refractive surgery but this is too expense for me right now. I would need the lens implant because of my bad eyesight which costs more.
What can I do? I need lenses to sport and feel comfortable. Should I lend money from the bank to do the eye-operation?
2007-02-02 04:30:54 · 9 answers · asked by Peter R 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
TweetyBird: Please explain. Why would I diagnose myself with autism and social phobia ??
2007-02-02 05:07:25 · update #1
There are new lighter weight glasses that you can barely tell that you are wearing.
Maybe you could go to an opthamologist that specializes in laser surgery and see if there is a program to assist you with the cost.
2007-02-02 04:36:11 · answer #1 · answered by Kay K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you may more issues than just "autism and social phobia". I also believe you may have diagnosed yourself with these two disorders. If glasses cause you that much stress, then take out a loan for the surgery. Otherwise start psychotherapy, medication therapy and wear the lenses. It is all in your head.
2007-02-02 04:37:58 · answer #2 · answered by TweetyBird 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry to hear that regular soft contacts don't work out for you. If the contacts are uncomfortable due to drying out, carry a bottle of eye drops with you. Clean them every day also, dirt deposits can make your eye feel uncomfortable too. Give them a try again.
When I was a teen, my parents tricked me into getting an eye exam by telling me I could get green contacts. They made me get eyeglasses in the end. I felt like such a dork when I first got them, but eventually got used to them and didnt hate them.
Now in my 20's, I've been wearing contacts. They are super annoying though- taking them out every night when your tired and just want to go to bed, cleaning them, putting them in every day, remembering to throw them out every month, etc. So, I just ordered a pair of glasses recently, and can't wait to get them.
FYI, glasses are actually in right now!... especially on guys, makes them look intelligent/sexy. The thick plastic ones are what's in fashion now. Take a look at different frames-there are plenty of styles, I'm sure that you would be able to find one that you look great in. There's no reason increase your social phobia due to glasses, you'll actually fit right in with them. =)
2007-02-02 04:42:50 · answer #3 · answered by I scream for ICE CREAM!! 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well i have known doctors that have gotten that operation, and they say that it is great. I mayself still wear glasses, and i have no problem with wearing glasses. For now until you make that decission, cause it can only be made by you, you need to get some glasses to just have around for times like this.
2007-02-02 05:07:38 · answer #4 · answered by Ladyofathousandfaces 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
properly I have glasses on my Avatar b/c I positioned on interpreting glasses for the computer and for interpreting and after the holiday journeys i receives an exam and be conscious the position my eyes stand for authentic ones b/c i'm drained of squinting. lol!
2016-10-17 04:47:19 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe that you should borrow the money from the bank because it is for your health, and your health should be the absolute most important thing in your life.
Samuel Steiner
2007-02-02 05:12:29 · answer #6 · answered by ssteiner545 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do the operation! I had it done and it is worth every penny!
2007-02-02 04:35:01 · answer #7 · answered by snowwhite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get a loan (and can afford to pay it back).....it seems this is very important to you. So I say.............go for it.
2007-02-02 04:38:09 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the eye surgery!!
2007-02-02 04:38:19 · answer #9 · answered by Impumped34 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋