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    Contacts...yes or no?

    Posts: 3 Member
    edited November 2024 in Chit-Chat
    I wear glasses & have been attending regular bootcamp classes. During bootcamp, I end up taking my glasses off because I am dripping with sweat, they get in the way & often fog up. So, I would like to know, from anyone out there that wears contacts if there are any issues that you have experienced in working out when wearing contacts. Does sweat get under them & cause problems? Have they fallen out when working out? Tired of being blind when working out, but don't want new issues without a bit of feedback. Thx!

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    • Posts: 221 Member
      When sweat gets into your eye its a little annoying. If you have eye drops you'll be fine. In areas of high humidity it's sometimes a problem with contacts fogging up. Also, wearing them for more than 8 hours have been uncomfortable for me. I say try a box to see if you like it.
    • Posts: 1,194 Member
      I prefer to workout in my contacts for your exact reason with glasses. I have no issues with working out in contacts at all! Even with sweat down my face, I somehow don't have an issue with it going into my eyes.

      I also don't like being blind working out, so contacts are great. Contacts shouldn't fall out if they suction properly to your eyes.
    • Posts: 221 Member
      You can show off your awesome-est pair of shades too. 8)
    • Posts: 2,013 Member
      I've worn contacts since junior high. Only wear my glasses when I get up to find my contacts.
    • Posts: 719 Member
      Bucky83 wrote: »
      I prefer to workout in my contacts for your exact reason with glasses. I have no issues with working out in contacts at all! Even with sweat down my face, I somehow don't have an issue with it going into my eyes.

      I also don't like being blind working out, so contacts are great. Contacts shouldn't fall out if they suction properly to your eyes.

      This is important right here. Make sure to get contacts that fit your eyes well. You should be able to look up without them feeling loose or falling out. I've gotten sweat in my eye now and then but that would happen with my glasses too. :smile: With the right fitting contacts, they'll stay in just fine.
    • Posts: 139 Member
      I wear my contacts wi
      Bucky83 wrote: »
      I prefer to workout in my contacts for your exact reason with glasses. I have no issues with working out in contacts at all! Even with sweat down my face, I somehow don't have an issue with it going into my eyes.

      I also don't like being blind working out, so contacts are great. Contacts shouldn't fall out if they suction properly to your eyes.

      Wearing glasses they get in the way, fog up, or fall off doing push ups and mountain climbers. The last thing I want to do is break them. So much easier wearing contacts and I prefer it.

    • Posts: 719 Member
      edited April 2015
      Sarasari wrote: »
      I wear my contacts wi
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      Wearing glasses they get in the way, fog up, or fall off doing push ups and mountain climbers. The last thing I want to do is break them. So much easier wearing contacts and I prefer it.

      Plus you don't have to ride roller coasters and have to worry about your glasses flying off!

      (Seriously, it's awesome)

      Now back to the subject!
    • Posts: 5 Member
      edited April 2015
      Only problem I had when I wore contacts was if I was outside in dusty or very windy conditions. They can dry out or get very gritty feeling then.
    • Posts: 239 Member
      I don't need glasses to work out until I try to read the clock for time. Contacts for sure.
    • Posts: 3 Member
      Thanks, to all. Shopping for contacts is in my future
    • Posts: 1,469 Member
      I had lasik. Best. Decision. Ever.
    • Posts: 119 Member
      1 more for contacts. I got tired of swimming blind plus biking and running without shades sucks during the day. Sweat in the eyes hasn't been an issue for me either. The only downside I've come across is when I was swimming in the Cumberland River for the Riverbluff Tri last year... I really wish I had been blind because it was nasty...
    • Posts: 719 Member
      kinkyslinky16 wrote: »
      I had lasik. Best. Decision. Ever.

      I'm so envious of you. I can't ever get Lasik due to my constantly changing eyesight and dry eyes. LAME!
    • Posts: 79 Member
      I prefer contacts when working out. I don't have any problems, wind can dry them out if outside but drops generally do the trick if that happens. I don't have a problem with sweat in my eyes. No differently anyway then with no contacts in my eyes. I have never experienced fogging up of contacts. I have worn them for 15 years. Make sure they fit well or they will annoy you. Different brands fit differently. Get a free trial to see if you like them.
    • Posts: 2,137 Member
      kinkyslinky16 wrote: »
      I had lasik. Best. Decision. Ever.

      Ditto
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