Jimbadly:

I bought my pair of contacts for seven thousand Naira. I think there is a Nigerian online store that sells them.

oluafolabi: Lol! I'm surprised at the folks that became self conscious or shy as a result of using glasses. It had an opposite effect on me though, it boosted my confidence and with brains to go with it made me a total nerd.

I have been using glasses for like 9 years now, was diagnosed of myopia when I was in Pry.5. The nicknames came too 'Oju-igo' and co, but they never really stuck or bothered me.

By the way, had moments I really wish I didn't use it though, like when I sleep off with my glasses on and end up breaking it or in the rain when I can't remove it because I won't see clearly even though it is wet and similar situations like that. But despite these odds, I think I have adapted to it, more like accepted it.

There was a time I considered contact lenses but my doc advised me against it because it had a higher risk factor of getting infected. Do you mean to say that contact lenses are less risky now? Should I start considering it as an option again over the glasses?

Nice thread BTW.

agrovick: Oluafolabi, looks like we ar both in the same shoes my confidence level soared with the use of glasses. I started using glasses in 2010, strange thing is I never knew I was shortsighted until I failed my eye test during medicals @ the university of Ibadan. The nicknames do not bother me cos I knw my friends are only catching fun @ my expense (blind bartholomew, oju igo, oju irin). My only problem with glasses has to do with my peripheral vision, I always need to turn sideways If I want to view objects that ar beside me

Florblu:
Hmm.......asyd frm d types of contact lense u ve mentioned,is dia any oda type?d contact lense am usin was bought 45k nd i was told 2clean it evry 2weeks nd afta 3months i started cleanin it evry 3month.

oluafolabi: Lol! I'm surprised at the folks that became self conscious or shy as a result of using glasses. It had an opposite effect on me though, it boosted my confidence and with brains to go with it made me a total nerd.

I have been using glasses for like 9 years now, was diagnosed of myopia when I was in Pry.5. The nicknames came too 'Oju-igo' and co, but they never really stuck or bothered me.

By the way, had moments I really wish I didn't use it though, like when I sleep off with my glasses on and end up breaking it or in the rain when I can't remove it because I won't see clearly even though it is wet and similar situations like that. But despite these odds, I think I have adapted to it, more like accepted it.

There was a time I considered contact lenses but my doc advised me against it because it had a higher risk factor of getting infected. Do you mean to say that contact lenses are less risky now? Should I start considering it as an option again over the glasses?

Nice thread BTW.

Jimbadly:

It depends on the refractive error you have. I am aware that for those who have astigmatism, the contact lenses are more expensive. Or perhaps you are using the rigid contact lens made of perspex/plexiglas. I use the soft types made of silicone hydrogel material. It has a high level of oxygen permeability which gives it an edge over the rigid type. The daily disposables are your best bet as you can throw them away at night and use a fresh pair the next day. You can buy a pack that can last for a month. I think it costs around 5,000 Naira on sunglasses.com.ng. It is a Nigerian online store. Cheers

Gboliwe:
without prescription? i thought there are strenghts associated with these lenses?

Zeebah23: . If your doctor said it is risky, you should listen to him. At a point, i was so desperate to get rid of my glasses but my doctor advised against it and i have not brush the topic since then. My looks with the glassses, people say it makes me look serious. Sometimes i try walking on the street without wearing it -i'll still take it with me- but that means i don't get to see anyone greeting me from a distance except it's someone whose voice i know well,i just wave in that direction.

Jimbadly:

I don't think there is a high risk of your eyes getting infected as long as you observe a high level of hygiene in the use of the contact lenses. Washing your hands thoroughly with water before touching the contacts is not too much of a work for one to do. I have used mine for close to 2 years without any issues whatsoever. I always endeavour to wash my hands before placing the contacts and before removing them and I am just fine. It takes a high level of discipline anyways.

agrovick: Oluafolabi, looks like we ar both in the same shoes my confidence level soared with the use of glasses. I started using glasses in 2010, strange thing is I never knew I was shortsighted until I failed my eye test during medicals @ the university of Ibadan. The nicknames do not bother me cos I knw my friends are only catching fun @ my expense (blind bartholomew, oju igo, oju irin). My only problem with glasses has to do with my peripheral vision, I always need to turn sideways If I want to view objects that ar beside me

Zeebah23: The reason people with perfect eyes sight complain whenever they wear someone else's glasses is because their retinas do not need help.

Jimbadly:


I bought my pair of contacts for seven thousand Naira. I think there is a Nigerian online store that sells them.

FatherCHRISTMAS:


I tired to get one for someone a while ago. I just didn't think it's fortunate to be 4 eyed

Jimbadly:

I had a really disheartening experience with nairabet that made me run and never look back. I placed a bet on a team with zero draw at week 19. I used the draw method created by Mr Belanger. I was so sure the team will draw before week 30. To my consternation the team did not draw that season. It was a huge shock to me. I lost close to 90k that night. I came to the conclusion that the vfl is so not close to the real thing. How can a team go the whole season without a draw?! I'm not ashamed to say I have not logged into my nairabet account since that day.