Is my astigmatism more compatible with hard lenses or soft contact lenses?

sphere Cyl Axis
OD: -2.75 -0.75 170
OS: -3.00 -1.25 180

I have been trying soft lenses. I've tried three brands and the "best" that worked with me was Air Optix monthlies for astigmatism. However when I wear them, I always am aware of them in my eye, and after about 4-5 hours my eyes get bloodshot and my nose is constantly runny. I tried eye drops and use Revitalens cleaner. I have talked to my doctor and he still says I should try breaking into them more (it's been 3 months of daily wear).

I have been considering rgp lens. I know it takes a longer period to get used to but I don't even feel comfortable with soft contact lenses. Could it just be me having a bad Rx?

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Do evolutionists make bad scientists?

An evolutionist posted the following: "In mollusc eyes, the blood supply to the light sensitive retina is behind the retina, where it is out of the way of light. In mammals, supposed by "intelligent designers" to be the highest form of life, the blood supply is between the lens and the retina thus blocking some of the light and making more work for the brain to process the image. Would an intelligent designer get it right in molluscs and wrong in mammals, including humans? "

I have said that a belief in an intelligent design prompts an individual to investigate until an answer is found, where an evolutionist would be quick to discard it as a vestige of an evolutionary past.

Here is something to think about. Start reading about the human eye and you will see that the vitreous humour contain phagocytes that remove unwanted cellular debris. Than inquire about how the phagocytes migrate and you will see they come from the blood, through the blood vessels, and back out that way again. Did that start connecting, genius?

Now I would not make that effort to inquire had I been content and did not believe that the particular design has a purpose and that its structure has been made with inteligence. The obvious thing is that a human eye is more sophisticated than a mollusc and given the human longevity, it would make sense to make eyes that can last a 120 years.
Added (1). I also said to him: Light is radiation right? How do you know duration testing will not reveal that the retina needs protective layering in the front? Maybe putting the blood supply in the front accomplishes more than one task. How do you know the algorithm to filter the image from the specs is more burdened? Did you ever write an image processing algorithm?

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8.6/8.7 base curve for contact lenses.is there much of a difference?

I'd like to order contact lenses online, but the brand I want only have lenses available with 8.6 base curve, my prescription says 8.7. How much of a difference is there and would it be safe to try the 8.6? Also, does anyone have experience buying contacts online and which sites would you recommend?
Added (1). I used to wear Biomedics 1 Day which have now been discontinued. Cooper Vision replaced these with Biomedics 1 Day Extra lenses which seem to only come in a base curve of 8.6. I used to wear 8.7 with my old lenses.

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Does accommodative esotropia ever go away?

Hi, I'm just wondering if it's possible for accommodative esotropia to go away. I've had it since I was 4-5 years old (I'm turning 16 in November,) but I never really noticed it since I was always wearing glasses until Freshman year, when I got contacts. There were 2 weeks that year where I couldn't wear my contacts because I had gotten GPC, but I was too embarrassed to wear my glasses so I just decided to try my best to see at school. Anyways, apparently one of my eyes kept "drifting" inwards and my friends kept pointing I was really embarrassed.

I always feel very self conscious because I feel like people are looking at it. It usually doesn't happen when I'm wearing some kind of corrective lens but it does as soon as I take them off/out.

I know it's stupid, but I'm just wondering. Sorry for the long question:)

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Is Glassesonline.ph legit?

When I first saw the site it looked trustworthy so I ordered a bunch on contact lens from them. Three weeks has passed since I placed my order and I still don't have it, they haven't sent me a notifications yet. I'm starting to doubt their legitimacy.

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Pretty eyes VS good body?

I feel like I don't have pretty eyes.

They are very common looking and I was friends with a girl who had dark green eyes, she put me down 'cause of my eyes after we stopped being friends: saying that me wearing lenses once (I ONCE in my whole life did that) made me look fake. And that beauty is in simplicity.

It really hurt me even though I know it is stupid to feel this way.

Anyway, do you think having a good body can compensate for not having exceptional eyes? I will work hard to have a really healthy and nice looking body then.

Thanks!

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Chromatic aberation with polycarbonate lens?

I just got new glasses with polycarbonate lenses. I noticed that there is chromatic aberration when I don't look through the centre of the glasses. I will probably get used to this but, I am worried that it will affect my eyes in some way. Will it harm my eyes or do any damage to them?

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Can I be a pilot if a wear spectacles or contact lens?

Can I be a pilot if a wear spectacles or contact lens?

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How nit picky is TSA about how much you look like the picture on your ID (See details)?

For example; people change their hair style; lose or gain weight; go bald; etc. In my state where drivers licenses are good for 7 years before renewal; people simply tend to look different than they did when they were seven years younger.

There are a million and one reasons why many; if not most; people don't look exactly the same as they did when their driver's license picture was taken.

Myself? The last time I flew was two years ago which happened to be right after my license was renewed.

Since that time I have lost weight; cut my hair shorter and changed from glasses to contact lenses. You look at my license and it *could* be a different person. Not dramatically different; but enough to where I had a banker question it and have me recite the info on my license before cashing a check for me.

I'm flying from Richmond Virginia to Vegas in September. Where does this kind of thing fall with TSA?

Exactly how much of a "difference" between you and your driver's license photo is acceptable? At what point do they get suspicious; and not let you board the flight?

Do I need to get a new drivers license pic each and every time I change my "style?"

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If I bring my own frame to my eye doctor will they make the lenses for it?

If I bring my own frame to my eye doctor will they make the lenses for it?
Added (1). Will I have to pay extra or will my insurance cover it. The frames my office has to offer are ugly and don't fit my head.

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