Reddit mentions: The best contact lens cases

My random user is /u/sweetbeauty

I had TONS of things in common with my match. She likes lisa frank and I like lisa frank. She likes adorable necklaces and so do it! She likes kinder hippos and I love those damn things!! They are on one of my wishlists. She wants this and I bought that exact same set on 01/30 of this year. She likes Rachael Ray and that is my favorite cookware set. I have her plates in green! She likes colorful knives, guess who bought that set back in March? She has contacts and I have contacts! I just added that to my wish list too. She likes makeup and I love makeup. Those brushes are amazing, btw. She also had quite a few makeup items that I liked, but I wasn't about to link all those. Ditto with books!! My random person is pretty awesome.

Also, welcome!!

RAOAs before foes

Not OP, but I used to use that style of contact lens storage and each of those tubes holds a pair of contacts in them. The A and B would either be because they are different prescriptions for different uses or because they swap back and forth on some sort of schedule for whatever reason.

Here is a link to the best picture of these I could find on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Care-Cleaning-Disinfecting-Travel/dp/B00FDXACA2/. One or both of the blue and white sides is marked with an R or L. The gray gear looking thing on the bottom does something (reacts with the soaking solution, I think) and I think got replaced periodically, but it has been a long time since I have used that style case so I am a bit fuzzy on the specifics.

edit - Found this listing that has more pictures better showing lens holder looks outside of the tube: https://www.amazon.com/Mosuch-Plastic-Contact-Cleaning-Lenses/dp/B01MZ4OD3I/ If you zoom in you can barely make out the "R" on the one side. Could also just be that my work laptop's monitor is not the best and that is obvious on something better.

I don't wear contact lenses anymore so I haven't tried this but I saw this tool that looks like it might work depending on your tenodesis abilities.

4 Pack Hard Contact Lens Insertion & Remover Tool RGP Plunger for Hard Lenses (Green) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J3XT56M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0I7XCb6GES8PA

What you could do is have somebody help you use the instant plastic molding beads and craft a handle larger or a ring on it. Good luck I hope it helps!

Oh, poo! Just looked and my frames aren't on their site. Would have been nice too, my glasses snapped in half back in November, they're superglued right now, ha! Can you say nerd?

Thanks for the contest! Hopefully someone will get good use out of it.

Edit: okay, so I'm dumb. I thought it was frames only... I didn't realize they also did your lenses (I've never ordered glasses online before).

Like I said before, my glasses are glued together. They don't sit right on my face, there's super glue on the lenses from trying to fix them and I can't get it off, and I don't have insurance to get a new pair. A new pair would be amazing!!!

Four eyes

I tried contacts and didn't like them too much, but I wish I had this.

Thanks for the contest!!

It's no Krispy Kreme donut, but...

One of my favorite things to do is fried zucchini and squash with onions. You can get the veggies fresh for like $2 and it's super simple to make.

Prep- slice everything up and toss with salt and garlic powder. I also put in nutritional yeast, but you can be as plain or as fancy as you want with your seasonings. Cook- on medium heat for a few minutes, depending on how soft you want everything, I like to brown mine a bit. Done! with a tofu scramble and salad. I'm vegetarian, but this would make a great side for any kind of chicken breast recipe, or you can even stir fry the veggies with chunks of chicken.

These two things?

It takes time to feel comfortable with your lenses. Some people take more time than others. I would tell you to watch some videos how people insert their contact lense so you can learn how to put them on to be prepared for sure. Aditionally, trying to simulate the steps is a good idea. Try to open your eyes with your fingers and stuff. Doctors can maybe let you practice putting them on, so you should ask your doctor if you can take some lessons. Also, Hygiene is pretty important, make washing your hands your habit if it isn't already. As a pro-tip, when you decide for contact lenses, there are some spectacles cases which provide you with space for not only your glasses but lenses, too! Some even have mirrors, so check them out! Good luck! :D

EDIT: https://www.amazon.com/ROSENICE-Contact-Lenses-Eyeglass-Portable/dp/B0757QCCY5 here is an example for a contact lense case :3

Okay. So I found these super cute contact holder thingies on /u/zakinak 's wishlist. I don't have one. If I take my contacts out I use a bowl. It's super ghetto. Don't judge me, world.

It will be mine,oh yes, it will be mine.

Full, but, with the insertion tool, it's super easy.
https://www.amazon.com/DMV-Scleral-Large-Contact-Handler/dp/B00S5LQAUU

those are the tools i'm talking about.. it holds the lens securely, allowing you to fill it, then lean your head to insert it vertically.

The feeling of something being in your eye goes away with time. If I recall correctly, the inside of your eyelid gradually changes its shape to better accommodate your contacts.

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I never struggled to put them in, though I have to hold my eye open with one hand and put them in with the other.

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When I first got contacts, I did struggle to take them out. This was because I was moving the contacts over to the whites of my eye and basically trying to use my fingernail to slide under the contacts and lift them (ouch, don't do that).

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It's easier to take them out when both your contacts and hands are dry, so the contacts stick to your fingers. You can just pinch them out that way.

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Or it might be easier to get one of these, since you mentioned you have acrylic fingernails (now you don't have to trim them down).

Daily contact lenses may not be a bad idea. You can continue wearing monthlies during “normal life” and use the dailies when you are out and about. You can get 90 days worth of daily contact lenses for about 150-200.

However, you could also consider buying one or both of these

soft contact lens tweezer

soft contact inserter

It may be easier to clean and/or keep those tools clean.

That's a fair point. Using this method does require a separate eye plunger for removal. I used these: https://amzn.to/2RJN8gS and found they had better suction.

This technique helped me get use to lining it up correct on the first attempt and feel comfortable shoving a chunk of glass in my eye every morning. After a few months I was able to use the standard plunger without the bottom cut out for insertion and removal.

I'm in the minority that has to wear hard contacts (mine happens to be a scleral lens) so I'm posting my plan since you can't toss these like soft contacts and you usually only have one pair

It's relatively simple, I'm bringing in a hard contact lens remover, a simple contact lens case pre-filled with contact saline. I might bring in one of the sealed saline vials in with me. I plan to pop a squat somewhere to take out the contact into my lens case right before the sunset set that I attend or while I'm eating dinner

I'm not going to try and bring in the usual prescribed pH solution and disinfectant solution since that has to stay upright in the [disinfecting canister] (https://www.clearcaresolution.com/images/prod-triple-action.png) to work effectively (but you should do this everyday after you leave the festival grounds). I'm not planning on bringing in any eye drops

Hey! I’m getting new lens cases from amazon and the listing calls the size “standard” and “universal” if that helps, and the dimensions are 3.9 x 2.4 x 3.9 inches

Here’s the listing

Thank you so much for offering!

Thanks for the reply and I think I get what you're saying. Are you using a small or larger tool to remove/put them in. For putting them in I use the larger plunger (THIS ) and then to remove them I've been using this Smaller One. So are you using the edge of one of these to help break the suction of the skirt?

This set would probably look pretty cool with some white paracord.

I used to use these to remove my prosthetic eye when I was a kid (it's easier to just get a finger behind it and pop it out). They should work well.

For both contacts and this purpose, I recommend the flip up style cases like this!

They're usually super cheap (its the kind my eye doctor gives for free lol), and no more worrying about losing the lid.

After using these for a few years I find the screwtop ones so cumbersome.

You can get those contact lens cases and carry around a little dab of each with you. When they run out, just wash the case then refill. Walmart sells a rainbow pack like this for less, or you can find cute ones!

Get a contract lens remover/plunger and use it to pull it the lens by the edge of it when it's in your eye. That's the easiest way to pull it out.

https://www.amazon.com/DMV-Ultra-Hard-Contact-Remover/dp/B00OJWNY1C

[Something like this seems perfect!]
(https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00EI4F7KC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_GP1lxbRGZF21F)

http://www.amazon.com/ULTRA-Hard-Contact-Lens-Remover/dp/B0076LCMSE/ref=pd_sim_hpc_4

Just replace it every other month. It's hands down the least stressful way to remove contacts.

This is a device designed to be used for large scleral lenses, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work for soft lenses. Try to place the CL on the plunger, look down (chin towards chest) then move plunger up towards your eye. Worth a shot? Also make sure you cut the tapered end off the plunger so it doesn’t suction the lens.

DMV Scleral Cup Large Contact Lens Handler - I nserts and Removes Scleral Contact Lenses and Prosthetic Eyes (Ventless) - Pack of 3 Colors May Vary https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S5LQAUU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6gBvDb8XSE55Q

I get these. You should change your case every 30 days, so every year I buy 12 and write the month on the back with sharpie. All the extras that I get in lens solution and doctor visits end up going in travel bags for various other purposes.

Want! And they're on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Kikkerlandretro-Specs-Contact-Lens-Case/dp/B00C0ZH8WG

I could always use another pair of backup glasses for the days my eyes are bitchy. some cute contact cases for us unfortunate four eyes

Edit: I lied gift /u/ReisaD if I win

Any old case will do, but these are good, as they're opaque, and the cap is greenish :).

These are also surprisingly capacious, no doubt to sell more contact lens solution.

I wear contacts everyday and use these to pop them in without having to ever touch it. Use one day contacts and throw them out after.

Bhbuy Mini Travel Plastic Contact Lens Box Holder Case Container + Tweezer Set https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LXYNO0H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ogPmDbXM57RT9

Have you tried one of these?

suction cup contact lenses remover

You probably are not taking them out correctly. Have you ever tried one of those suction things to take out contacts?

Link

I have the DMV Ultras and they're a bit hard to work. I find putting a drop of saline solution makes them work instantly. If you have Scleral lenses, you can also try to use suction cup on the edge of the lens. The torque pulling from the edge allows the suction cup to break the lenses' seal with less force than trying to pull them out from the center.