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Discussion: dry eyes during bike ride
Subject: dry eyes during bike ride By: Carie M. Written on: 2006-05-07 23:28:17 Message: does anyone know of a secret to keeping your eyes from drying out during the bike ride? are there a certain type of sunglasses that will prevent it? i have a new pr of oakleys but they don't seem to be keeping the wind out of my eyes. i wear contacts, which is probably not helping. any advice or tips would be appreciated.
Subject: RE: dry eyes during bike ride By: Jael A. Written on: 2006-05-08 10:22:18 Message: Carie, I've had that problem too....I don't wear contacts either... What I have started doing is to put on some kind of eye moisterizer (like the Visine stuff) before I start biking...to keep my eyes from getting dry. Sorry...that is all the info I have for you... :-) Jael
Subject: RE: dry eyes during bike ride By: bob g. Written on: 2006-05-08 11:26:19 Message: don't use Visine. It contains vasoconstrictors and preservatives which can actually make you eyes dryier over time. A natural tear drop such as Systane, Hypotears, theratears can help. Also using flax seed oil suppliments or Fish oil suppliments can help but it will take about 4-6 weeks. before you notice much improvements. Secondly, you may want to try a daily use contact and use them for just your races or long bike rides. New contacts will be much more comfortable than used. Some sunglass frames don't give enough coverage to block the wind. Wrap around styles seem to work the best for me. I use Rudy Project Ekynox. If this problem still continues, talk to the guy (gal?) who fit you with your contacts, they may have some other ideas and can possibly give you a reason for very dry eyes with your biking. enjoy bob
Subject: RE: dry eyes during bike ride By: Sherri F. Written on: 2006-05-08 14:00:47 Message: I used to wear contacts and had the same problem. I had lasik and my life has changed for the better. I happen to be a good candidate for the surgery. Try moisturizing drops for your eyes. There are so many brands out there. Your eye doctor has many different free samples. Use the drops when you are not exercizing in case you have an allergic reaction. I would try that route first to make sure you don't have a bad reaction in mid training! Yikes. Best wishes. Check into lasik...I was blind and now I see!
Subject: RE: dry eyes during bike ride By: Dan W. Written on: 2006-05-08 15:49:04 Message: I get dry eyes throughout the year (blessed with allergies). A doctor recommended preservative-free drops to lubricate without the irritation. They don't help with "getting the red out" as well as Visine does (which I still use occasionally for cosmetic reasons), but they feel great. Because the containers are so small (a small box contains 30 or so of them), they would be easy to take with you on training or a race. I use the generic version, "Lubricant Eye Drops" from Target. I would imagine they are okay for contacts, but I don't wear them, so I don't know. Good luck!
Subject: RE: dry eyes during bike ride By: bob g. Written on: 2006-05-08 18:16:13 Message: A word on "lubircant eye drops"...If they are not recommended for soft contacts, don't use them for soft contacts. The preservatives used are not compatible with soft lenses and can cause allergic reactions. Sorry about my first post, The solutions that I recommended are not for soft lenses. But neither is Visine...Which may be why your eyes are getting dry. enjoy bob
Subject: RE: dry eyes during bike ride By: Jamie M. Written on: 2006-05-09 06:09:06 Message: Wrap around sunglassess work well and Viscotears eye drops. They soothe and are long lasting. They are preservative free and contain no antimicrobial agent. I use these if I forget my glasses when I go for a run and it was windy. I also use them late at night after a pool work out. They are OK for soft contact lenses BUT you have to wait 30 minutes before reinserting them. Longer is better.
Subject: RE: dry eyes during bike ride By: Carie M. Written on: 2006-05-09 21:20:02 Message: Thanks so much everyone - I will definitely try out the different types of eye drops. Great advice - thanks!
Subject: RE: dry eyes during bike ride By: Kei R. Written on: 2006-05-09 22:24:42 Message: I've had good luck with Bob's advice, the wrap-around sunglasses. They seem to keep the wind and dust away from my eyes and contacts. Not sure if style makes a difference, but I have the daily throw away kind rather than extended wear. Please let us know if the drops help, though. I have the same problem (dry eyes) when driving for long periods. :-) Go Marines!
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