Flexwear Vision Monthly Disposable Contact Lenses

my 3 pair of Flex Wear Vision contact lenses

I could have bought my new set of contact lens from Star Finder Optical because it was there where I bought my new red eyeglasses. They have however, no available stock for my eye grade which by the way remained the same since 2010! It was a sweet surprise! That's a big deal for me considering I'm working infront of computer most of the time, everyday. I guess the eye exercise helps maintain my eye grade :)

So off I went to Executive Optical in Festival Mall and decided to purchase a box of Flexwear Vision containing 6 pieces (3 pairs) of clear lenses for Php600+. I learned about this cheap contact lens from my previous mall strolling. My previous contacts, which is Precision UV is way more expensive compared with the wallet friendly Flexwear. The contacts is only good for 1 month as this one's disposable but I have used my previous brand of contacts for 2-3 months since I'm not wearing it everyday, and it works just fine. My friend told me she too wears Flexwear for more than 1 month. What's also good about this recent purchase is I get a Php100 off on my next contact lens purchase (within the next 90 days). I was so happy to have saved a lot of moolah because of Star Finder and EO Executive Optical. My eyes and wallet couldn't be happier :)

Affordable Eyeglasses from Star Finder Optical

It has taken me probably more than 5 long years to finally say hello to a new pair of eyeglasses and a new box of contact lenses. The shopping part been long overdue considering that old pair of eyeglasses has a lower eye grade compared with my contact lens grade. So last weekend, I finally decided to give my eyes a fresh and fun bff. ^_^


Here in the Philippines, some famous optical shops include EO Executive Optical, Ideal Vision, Sarabia Optical  and Sabater Optical. I have purchased and availed service from all these optical shops in my 18 years of wearing eyeglasses. Being a member of the so called 'four-eyed' club can be really expensive as I have to buy a pair of eyeglasses every time my eye grade increases and there's contact lenses and the regular purchase of eye solution. Most of these optical shops offers lens and frames valued at Php2,500 or more. Heck, I was determined to search for the cheapest pair of eyeglasses in the Philippines, of course without sacrificing comfort. Great thing I was with a fellow 'four eyed friend' at Festival Mall in Alabang and she dragged me to what first seems to be a Korean eyewear shop.

Star Finder Optical Alabang (image from their Facebook page)

There we entered Star Finder Optical. Customers can easily feel the KPop vibe inside the store with all those posters of Korean celebrities wearing trendy eyeglasses, Korean customers and Korean owners. I immediately asked for affordable eyeglass choices and the smiling lady guided me to the right side of the shop, it's where you'll see more customers trying on some eyeglasses. Php2,000 is my benchmark and the lady showed me some really good stylish eyeglasses with frames (no lens) as affordable as Php500!

Lensflo: Cheapest Contact Lens Solution

I have probably used more than 10 different 3-in-1 contact  lens solutions with price ranging no less than Php200. One leaisure time while strolling at the mall with a fellow four-eyed club member and while window shopping for a good pair of eyeglasses, I chanced upon Lensflo, the cheapest eye contact solution I ever bought. I want to pinch myself hard for not visiting EO Executive Optical and discovering Lensflo when I started wearing and buying contact lenses.  I forgot the exact price of their 360ml box but it's more or less on Php60 range. True enough, EO offers some of the the cheapest eye care products in the Philippines.


This multi-purpose solution disinfects, cleans, rinses and stores. It's everything you need for your contact lenses. I remember before when mom used 3 small different bottles when wearing and removing her contacts. Good thing I don't have to go through that tedious process.

Is buying Expensive Sunglasses Really Worth It?

A few weeks ago, a big package arrived in the house. The box came from my dad, an OFW based in Qatar. Prior to the arrival of the package, he already said that he bought 4 pairs of authentic Ray-Ban Sunglasses. I was surprised to learn about him buying an accessory which I think is too damn expensive. I saw the brand's product price and online and was kinda taken aback - I have never worn any sunnies this expensive!

white Aviator Ray Ban Sunglasses

The sunglasses were bought inside a US Military camp in Qatar and dad and his co-workers got a pretty good deal (sure pays to know someone from the inside), way too cheaper compared when buying it here in the Philippines.

Ever since I started commuting to school, I have been faithfully wearing sunglasses during the grueling long drive. I don't see the practice as a way of showing off or just to look fancy good, but wearing sunnies for me is a need especially when you have the Philippine sun that can get pretty intense sometimes. Most of my past sunglasses were either bought from Hawaiian Sun or Fly Shades, they're dirt cheap compared to any authentic Ray-Ban products but they're nice and comfortable to wear plus they're stylish too. If anything goes wrong while wearing those sunglasses and they end up breaking, I would be like "Uh oh..." but I wouldn't really be bothered much. But the thought of getting some possible scratches on my new Ray-Ban would be like "Oh No!!!"

What a Good Sunglasses Should Provide:

• protection from ultraviolet rays in sunlight
• protection from intense light
• protection from glare
• eliminate specific frequencies of light

It's not about the style nor the popularity of a branded sunglasses that one should consider when getting a good quality pair of shades. Consumers spend over $30 billion each year on sunglasses alone so being the best selling brand of shades on the market today, I know Ray-Ban sunglasses wouldn't have become a global phenomenon if not for their high performance and rock-glam sunglasses.

You see I'm not really into ridiculously expensive stuff (see world's most expensive sunglasses), but since it's here anyway, this poorly visioned blogger deserves the best possible eye care once in a while. I guess I just have to be thankful for the gift and pray that this expensive Ray-Ban shades which thankfully fits my face would serve me long enough I could bring it along with me on my never ending quest for outdoor travels.

Cheapest Eye Massager

It's the cheapest eye massager I've seen so far, and yes it's China-made. I bought this eye massager from the nearest Handyman store and found it to be the cheapest for only, guess what - Php26! That is after slashing the unbelievable 70% discount. I know it's way far to even compare with real deal sophisticated electronic eye massagers but I was just too curious if it could really help as I'm always working in front of computer. I wanted to do some good massaging for my poorly visioned eyes.

cheap eye massager

Made of plastic, this one's used by manually pressing the massager into the eyebone under the eyebrows. The packaging states that it can relieve the tiredness of your eyes caused by shortage of sleep and excessive usage. Well it's not like giving the total comfort but some good old pressure points do provide a small sense of relief. I find their website http://gdjls.com/ pretty intersting (though still under construction)

Precision UV from Ciba Vision Lenses

Precision UV contact lenses

And so a year has passed since I bought boxes of Precision UV containing 6 pairs of contact lenses. The optometrist recommended that I use a pair for 2 months but I've been using one pair for 3 months since it's not everyday that I really get to wear those contact lenses. The Php2,490 price tag (that includes the Aeosept solution) may look steep at first glance but then I get to use it for maximum of 18 months without getting any eye complications, not bad.

Meet Sauflon and Eye Care: My Dependable Travel Buddies

Being a travel freak that I am, I don't just struggle to get my "house" and "hospital" fit together in my humble backpack. I also need to carry with me an "eye clinic"! Suffice to say, being a member of the four-eyed club has this thing to consider when hitting the road. 

It has been a year since I bought a set of disposable contact lenses from Ideal Vision, but I have longed finished using the AO Sept Plus contact solution. I actually wasn't able to use everything as I really find it too complicated and even scary to use since it's very much different in terms of use compared to regular solutions. Why?

Warning states: DO NOT PUT AOSEPT SOLUTION THAT HAS NOT BEEN NEUTRALISED IN THE EYE 

Because once I was in a hurry, I accidentally used the said un-neutralised solution to clean my contact lenses before inserting them on my eyes  - a very clumsy and careless move when all the while I thought I was using the normal solution that I also have. I saw how my eyes burned and turned fiery red - I panicked!  After rinsing and resting my eyes, good thing it went back to normal after a few hours. The AO Sept solution needs extra care and caution when using and I do not personally recommend it during the course of travelling (you need to soak you contacts here for a strict 6 hours!). 

Good thing I discovered the 100ml All in One Light Solution from Sauflon - it's cheap, it's lightweight and so much easy to use. I've been using this during my past trips along with the Eye Care Lens Lubricant and have never regret buying this. Again, EO Optical sells these amazing travel buddies.

Eye Care Lens Lubricant and All in One Light Solution from Sauflon

Protect Your Eyes From Smoke

I am not a smoker, never been and never will be. I mean I love my lungs for heaven's sake and so are my eyes! Below is a list of harmful effects of smoke on our eyes:

Effect of Smoking and 2nd Hand Smoke on Your Eyes

• Smoking causes inflammation of conjuctiva (the thin membrane covering the eye). Thus results in bloodshot eyes and also irritated eyes.
• There is a direct link between cataract and smoking. Smokers are at risk of developing cataract.
• Smoking is also linked to the eye disease referred to as macular degeneration. Macular degeneration is caused by cardiovascular disease and is a major cause of blindness in the West. Smoking causes cardiovascular disease.
• One needs to quit smoking to avoid the progress of diabetic retinopathy.
• Blood vessels shrink or get constricted due to smoking causing glaucoma as well as optic nerve damage.
• Chemicals get into the blood stream and burst through the macula (central part of the retina) or the cells in the macula die slowly. It eventually leads to loss of vision. (Rebuild Your Vision )

Knowing the list above, everyone of us who are currently suffering from eye problems should take extra care especially if we live and work with smokers everyday. When I was working in TV Production years ago, and most of my colleagues do smoke (usually after having our meal together), I politely leave and simply continue on with my day's work. I just can't afford to be sick...

Where to buy cheap contact lenses?

Few days back, I visited Ideal Vision for my eye check up and to buy new contact lenses as well. During the eye exam, I asked the optometrist what she thinks about eye exercises and she, as expected, didn't really buy the idea. She said it may help but wouldn't really bring your 20-20 vision back. Oh well then... After the eye exam, I was a bit disappointed to find out that my eye grade got higher at -3.00 (left eye) and -2.75 (right eye). a .25 increase in each eye, but the doctor said it's still much better considering my last check up was still in 2009.  However, I also found out that I now have an astigmatism. Probably because of working long hours in front of the computer. Yup, both eyes have different eye grades which reminds me to tell you how I ended up buying a more expensive contact lens.

I chose Ideal Vision simply because I took my last eye check up with them. I wanted to keep track of my records so I opted to stick with that optical shop. Now for the contacts, I heeded the optometrist's advice to get myself a set of contacts good for one year - a 6 pairs of contacts lenses (each pair good for 2-3 months). She handed me down a Precision UV, something I also used prior to the check up.  But because I have two different eye grades, I couldn't immediately take home 3 pairs which I first opted to buy. I still need to wait for 3 days, so I have no other choice but to buy 6 pairs right on the spot. The 6 pairs of Precision UV contacts plus the Aosept plus solution is worth Php2,490.

Passing through another optical shop, I asked the Executive Optical optometrist who happens to be at the counter area and asked her how much their eye contacts are worth. She said they're selling 6 pairs of Flexwear contacts for just Php 1,200+. I was surprised! They're selling contacts here for half the price I bought from Ideal Vision. Was I ripped off? I hope not. But realizing this, I begin to ask myself if the pairing of Precision UV and Aosept plus is really of high quality standard compared to Flexwear. I haven't used Flexwear so for those who knew, you can leave a comment below and you might enlighten me more. Because if Flexwear is just as good as Precision UV, I would definitely go for the cheaper contact lens.

After the purchase, I found out from my  four-eyed friends that indeed EO Executive Optical sells more affordable eye products and services. Geez, I should have known this beforehand. Anyway, you can check them out online at http://www.eo-executiveoptical.com/home/

10 Things I Hate About Wearing Eyeglasses

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Wearing eyeglasses sure has its advantages but there are just some other things that make me really hate wearing one.

1. I started wearing eyeglasses since I was 10. During my first few days of wearing them, I hated the feeling of like there's something in front of me!

2. I hate that when I have new glasses, my ears hurt. As time passes by, this eyeglass became thicker and more uncomfortable to wear.

3. I hate that when they turn old and so used, they'd slip down my nose and I have to keep pushing them up.

4. They make me look older and less attractive!

5. I hate it when I tend to forget taking it off before going to sleep and realize after waking up that its screws are totally SCREWED UP because I've accidentally laid on it!

6. And once it breaks, it's expensive as hell to replace.

7. You can't wear sunglasses. Hello, you can never put glasses on top of another glasses.

8. Wearing one limits my actions, physically demanding activities such as sports. I don't want to be knocked down by a volleyball.

9. After few months of wearing them, green oil forms into the glasses nosepads. I have to visit the optical shop just to get them cleaned. Not only that, it also leaves marks on my nose!

10. It's irritating when my eyeglasses fog up, same goes when it's raining. Me and my four eyed friends would joke about installing a wiper on our eyeglasses.

Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses?

Your optometrist had just told your eye results, "Dear, I'm sorry but you need to wear eyeglasses, you've got really poor vision". The words slowly sinks into your head. You then realized you are now dependent on a piece of eyeglasses for the rest of your lives! But you don't want to wear one, it makes you look much older than your age! You are now left torn deciding between whether to buy your first brand new eyeglasses or contact lenses? I say you get both. Why? Sure they both helps us see clearly but each of these items has its distinct charm and use we may want from time to time, depending on our mood and plans for the day! :)

Advantages of wearing eyeglasses

1. Much easier to use. Just slip and slide unto your face and your off to go unlike contact lenses where you still need to wash your hands clean even before holding those contacts. Eyeglasses are much more convenient to use and requires little maintenance.

2. Less cheap. In the long run, owning a pair of eyeglasses is much affordable compared to maintaining your contacts clean where you have to buy eye solutions every now and then.

3. Makes you look smart. I'm not sure what's the reason behind that general assessment where most people perceives intelligent people wear eyeglasses. Aside from  that, you can still look stylish with latest designs of eyeglasses becoming more attractive and fashionable.

4. Less irritation. No need to worry that your eyes may get too irritated when exposed to harsh weather conditions compared to when wearing contacts.

5. Eyeglasses can act as a protective gear especially when it's windy outside.

Advantages of wearing contact lenses

1. Great alternative to wearing eyeglasses especially during parties or special events where you can flaunt your true natural look.

2. In the mood for some fashion? You can play with different colors of contacts to make your eye a little more catchy.

3. Glare no more! Compared to eyeglasses that can give you those unwanted glare and fog from time to time, contacts do not obstruct your view.

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So what about you? Which one do you prefer, eyeglasses or contact lenses?

About

Hello there! If you happen to drop by this blog, then you're probably wondering too for ways to improve your eyesight. You're perhaps tired of consistently wearing plain old eyeglasses that may make you look older. Or you hated those moments where you accidentally dropped your contacts and would have to bring down the whole house just to find that tiny transparent piece. Do you feel frustrated going to the beach always careful that your contacts may be without a word galloped by the gigantic sea! You're not alone my friend. Thousands of people out there feels the same way too. I feel that way too. Those are harsh inconveniences we had to take after we fail to maintain those perfect 20-20 vision we used to have when we were born. But behind those brutal facts, is the thought that maybe someday, a miracle could happen and we could ultimately see life in clear vivid colors.

Hi, I'm Sarah and I've been wearing eyeglasses since I was 10 years old. I remember those times when I struggled to get my notes right because the texts in the blackboard were blurry. Blame it on my books, the TV and perhaps my genes! See, both of my parents have eye problems and wears eyeglasses too. But Mom found a way to get her 20-20 vsion back, thanks to the eye laser treatment sponsored be her company. Alas, I don't have enough grand and guts to go through an eye operation that doesn't even guarantees a 100% success!

Now, since one of my ultimate dream is to gain back those lost perfect vision, I swear to work hard to look for possible ways to get those clear eyesight back without dependency from eyeglasses and contact lenses. I badly wanted to get my hands free from those things one day. This blog is a start. This site will document my journey to a vibrant healthy pair of eyes and could hopefully help other people out there who, like me is suffering from poor eyesight. So watch and see! :)

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