Ever lost a contact while out hunting?!?!?

[Bowwild]

Before Lasik I used to dread putting those contacts in on cold mornings in tents as I prepared to bowhunt. You are sort of in a macro mode so early dealing with just a few big things as you get ready to go; layers, boots, pack, bow -- and then those delicate, looking-for-a place-hide, contacts.

On the days I wused out and wore glasses I couldn't see as good and heaven forbid I wear a face mask and let excitement cause me to breath in the mask and steam up my glasses just as a shot is about to be presented.  

Don't have to worry about finding a safe place for the contacts or glasses at night.  It did take me the better part of a year though to break the habit of fumbling for glasses in the morning!

For those who haven't done this, I know it is expensive -- mine was the cost of 3 pretty decked out Silvertips or 2 Habus!  I could only afford it because my work's "health savings plan" I had when I retired allowed me to do the whole $4,200 procedure for just $800 (the price of 1, 2011 Bear TD --yes I'm sick the way everything is priced in units of dozens of shafts, bows, etc.).

[GrayRhino]

I looked into Lasik surgery while Stateside two years ago, but had some reservations about it due to hearing that some people have problems with vision at night, and dryness of eyes.  

I wear contacts, but rarely have had problems with them falling out.  Always bring a spare set when hunting.  Never had a problem keeping hands clean enough to handle them.

[Benner]

I lost both my contacts once while Elk hunting. I was up high glassing when a hard gust of wind rocked me enough so that my binoculars bumped both eyes knocking out the contacts. It was a 4 mile walk back to the truck. I actually found a Buck knife while walking back because I was walking with my head down watching the ground. My vision was 20/800. I had lazik done almost 11 years ago. The best thing I ever done.

[**DONOTDELETE**]

True story....I was in a tree late October, watching a scrape. There were 4 does lingering in the oaks around the scrape, and lo and behold, here came one of the better bucks I have ever seen.

He sidled up within 20 yards, gave me that perfect broadside shot, and POP.....out came my right contact.

I may have used foul language that day.

[Mint]

I've never lost a contact by popping out. Rubbing my eyes maybe but not ever just popping out. I'm not a good candidatefor lasik since my prescription keeps fluctuating, tends to get better each year and my eyes aren't that bad, only 1.0 and 1.25

[GreatBay]

Good thing I never made the jump to contacts. Although wearing glasses has its own challenges. I've cracked a few lenses in the woods when a branch snapped back at me. My wife says i need to wear those protective eye goggles with prescription lenses.

[bsoper]

This is one of my fears. I have glasses too, but if they move off center, it's harder to get am accurate shot. I am definitely looking forward to lasik once I get the funds. I am like Mint, vision isn't too bad.

[WVeer]

I have a eye exam scheduled for Wed.....been thinking about LASIK but have 2 in college so it will have to wait a couple more years.  Have you ever got hot peppers on them.  I love hot peppers and when cooking them have got the juice on my hands only to get it in my eye when removing contacts.  Hurts again the next day when you put them back in.

[Archie]

I'm tired of my glasses fogging up.  After 25 years of bad, bad vision, the technology was finally good enough this year to make soft contacts an option for me.  Lasik wouldn't work with my eyes.  I'm looking forward to trying the contacts when hunting.

[jsweka]

I absolutely hate wearing my glasses and love my contacts.  Contacts start to bug me if I'm staring at a computer screen too long or on a long car ride, but out in the woods, I can have them in all day and never notice them.  Luckily, I've never had one come out while hunting.

I've been thinking about the lasik thing, but I figured I'd wait a few more years.  That way the technology will be further developed and I'll only have to have it done once in my lifetime.

[23feetupandhappy]

Originally posted by jsweka:
I absolutely hate wearing my glasses and love my contacts.  Contacts start to bug me if I'm staring at a computer screen too long or on a long car ride, but out in the woods, I can have them in all day and never notice them.  Luckily, I've never had one come out while hunting.

I've been thinking about the lasik thing, but I figured I'd wait a few more years.  That way the technology will be further developed and I'll only have to have it done once in my lifetime.

Jsweka,

The place where I had the Lasik done came with a life time garentee.....as long as you keep up with your yearly eye exam. If my vision ever gets bad again theyll go back in and fix it for free