rebelbanshee2 Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Right now I have the gas permiable rigid contacts. Ive been using them for years because they last a long time so I save $$, but Im suspicious that they arnt good for riding. If I get any dirt in my eyes, it really bugs them. So I think I might try the soft contacts. Does anyone have experience with the soft conacts and riding? Are they as sensitive to dirt? Im sure Im not the only one with bad eyesight that rides! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolyKarbon Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Yeah I wear soft contacts, and let me tell you, dirt in your eye hurts no matter what. Wear a good pair of goggles to get around the problem. This one time I was riding, I went around this tree, and a twig went right up my nose. Hurt like a bitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cannon Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I have had contacs of every every description on the market. I have rode with all of them & by far the most comfortable & least amount of irritation for me is with the daily wear throw away type. I wear either goggles or sunglasses & my helmet. You should be fine, you wouldn't want to ride bare eyed anyway, contacts or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MudSlinger09 Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 daily throw aways take a freakin beating , i can make mine last bout 2 - 3 weeks at a time and they almost never bug me if i get dirt in my eyes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelbanshee2 Posted May 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I do wear goggles. Its the fine dust that gets through the foam that gets me, dries my eyes right out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbanshee8 Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 I wear soft contacts while riding, but I always wear googles or sun glasses. Never have had any problems, but you need to take them out a clean them real good, each night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolyKarbon Posted May 3, 2006 Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Hmmm, then get some glasses to ride in intead of contacts. You probably just have sensitive eyes. Don't worry, it's ok to be sensitive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelbanshee2 Posted May 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 3, 2006 Hmmm, then get some glasses to ride in intead of contacts. You probably just have sensitive eyes. Don't worry, it's ok to be sensitive. 511539[/snapback] That thought crossed my mind, but I never have trouble with my eyes when they are out. I wish Lasik wasnt so expensive. darn eyes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MILO Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 soft throw aways here... i think any contacs will be a little more sensitive to dirt/dust than not wearing any. maybe you need a better pair of goggles. mine don't bother me when riding with my goggles on. but they sure do suck without goggles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wesw Posted May 4, 2006 Report Share Posted May 4, 2006 googles and sqint your eyes. lol it sucks thats bout the best one can do unless you get all fancy with some extra foam around your googles. i always carry contact solution in my truck to its there to get asap. laysic (sp) is being planned in the next couple of yrs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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