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  • Anonymous
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    November 22, 1996 at 2:39 pm
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    #1167706

    Hi Shannon! I USED to wear contact lenses, but have not been comfortable wearing them with my current eye problems (esp. dryness). I never thought to ask the ophthalmologist about going back to them in the future, so appreciate you bringing it up. Anyone else out there?
    Dianne N

    Anonymous
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    November 22, 1996 at 7:05 pm
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    #1058107

    Is there anyone with Graves eye disease who wears contacts?
    Shannon

    Anonymous
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    November 22, 1996 at 7:32 pm
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    #1167707

    I tried, but my eye specialist advised against it. The contacts that are on the
    market are not wide enough, or hold enough moisture. Mine would pop out
    if I turned my head quickly..Great fun while driving…

    Anonymous
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    November 22, 1996 at 7:32 pm
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    #1167708

    I tried, but my eye specialist advised against it. The contacts that are on the
    market are not wide enough, or hold enough moisture. Mine would pop out
    if I turned my head quickly..Great fun while driving…

    Anonymous
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    November 22, 1996 at 7:33 pm
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    #1167709

    I tried, but my eye specialist advised against it. The contacts that are on the
    market are not wide enough, or hold enough moisture. Mine would pop out
    if I turned my head quickly..Great fun while driving…

    Anonymous
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    November 24, 1996 at 6:58 pm
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    #1167710

    At least one eyeglass chain will not give contacts to anyone with Graves’
    Disease. I made the mistake of putting on their health form and they
    would not sell them even though I have no Graves eye diesease and experienced
    this disease 30 years ago. So if you want contacts and don’t have Graves
    eye problems don’t tell. I would not think it would be a comfortable idea
    if you eyes are protruding. How would they stay in if the lids are retracted.
    Anyone with eye problems that can wear contacts?

    Anonymous
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    November 25, 1996 at 6:30 pm
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    #1167711

    Hi…I wear contact lenses. My vision stinks, I am minus 650 in one eye and
    minus 700 in the other eye. For me, my problems involve dryness. So I use
    disposables. They are very comfortable. I wear them for two weeks, throw them
    out and pop in a new pair. My glasses, even with the ultra thin lenses are pretty
    thick, so I really work at the contact lens thing. Good luck…Carolyn

    Anonymous
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    November 27, 1996 at 3:28 am
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    #1167712

    I’ve worn hard contacts since 1975. Before I was diagnosed with Graves’, I was having minor problems with one eye, sometimes not being able to pop the lens out at night. I panicked after I got here, reading what problems some are having with their eyes. About two weeks ago, I happened to notice a little black dot on the lens I was inserting into my left eye. DUH! Since I have started wearing the right lens in the right eye, <g/>” title=”<g>” class=”bbcode_smiley” /> I’ve had none ot the difficulty getting either of them out. I keep looking in the mirror, though, for the telltale signs…</p> <p>Happy Thanksgiving!</p> <p>Pam </g></p> </div> </div><!-- .bbp-reply-content --> </div><!-- .reply --> <div class=

    Anonymous
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    July 11, 2004 at 6:01 pm
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    #1167713

    Ski-thanks for your help

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