Eye drops for dry eyes (with lenses) so I don't crash...

[Mighty Flex]

Since I had eye operations 2 years ago, I have had much drier eyes. I need to wear contact lenses due to the strength of my lenses leading to zero peripheral vision with glasses.
I get particularly dry eyes over long periods sometimes, and this can cause my lenses to lift and become near useless. At a recent Kart test I had to slow down several times and even end my last stint early because I couldn't see anything much at all. Also a problem when cycling, and naturally not practical when in a car!
Has anyone had similar issues, or found good moisturising eye drops for contact lens wearers?
Thanks
Felix

[TheEnd]

I was once given these artificial tears stuff, which should do the trick

Available at your friendly chemist,

http://www.expresschemist.co.uk/category_2031_visc...

[speedchick]

Other half has trouble with dry eyes and he uses viscotears, it's more of a gel than drops, and I think he has used them with his lenses.

[968]

Mighty Flex said:

Since I had eye operations 2 years ago, I have had much drier eyes. I need to wear contact lenses due to the strength of my lenses leading to zero peripheral vision with glasses.
I get particularly dry eyes over long periods sometimes, and this can cause my lenses to lift and become near useless. At a recent Kart test I had to slow down several times and even end my last stint early because I couldn't see anything much at all. Also a problem when cycling, and naturally not practical when in a car!
Has anyone had similar issues, or found good moisturising eye drops for contact lens wearers?
Thanks
Felix

Use systane (preservative free) or Optive. Both are good and can be used with contact lenses in situ. Contact lenses tend to reduce the tear film that coats the cornea, so this is pretty common. You can buy both those drops over the counter. There's no limit to the number of drops you use a day, I would put one in at least 4 times a day.

edited to add, viscotears are ok, but get the non-preserved ones if you are going to wear your lenses. They're not as good as the 2 I've recommended though.

Edited by 968 on Friday 12th March 08:12

[oilandwater]

I found that the Daily contact lenses were my trouble with drying eyes. The monthly lenses were much better. I know you have to clean them every night and to some this is a nuisense, but they do seem to be more 'fluid' if that makes sense. I no longer have a problem with drying eyes.
hth

[Mighty Flex]

Thanks, for the the replies, I will try out some of these things. I use 3 month lenses, supposed suited to long times with out blinking for computers etc... they are better than other types i have used, and very comfy when they are good - hopefully something suggested here can help.