contact lenses

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by avenger79, Aug 29, 2013.

  1. avenger79

    avenger79 Medium Load Member

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    anyone wear contact lenses while driving OTR? If so how do you handle the washing your hands before putting them in or out if you're not always near a restroom? Extended wear is not really an option for me. Just wondering as I hate wearing glasses.
     
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  3. 900,000-tons-of-steel

    900,000-tons-of-steel Road Train Member

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    I don't wear contacts but grab a container of hand gel sanitizer. I go nowhere without it and always have a spare.
     
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  4. deskdriver

    deskdriver Light Load Member

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    baby wipes
     
  5. avenger79

    avenger79 Medium Load Member

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    yep those would both work.
     
  6. wore out

    wore out Numbered Classic

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    Behind my sleeper on deck plate I have a 10 gallon spray tank from TSC just a simple pvc line out with faucet. Made an aluminum cover with hinge lid for filling. Its just gravity fed but its nice to have just to wash up with. Yes I wear contact lenses not its only purpose but works well for the occasion
     
  7. rogueunh

    rogueunh Road Train Member

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    It's scary what baby wipes can accomplish. They can take just about any stain out of clothes.
     
  8. goingcrazy

    goingcrazy Crusty Number Cruncher

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    My youngest "baby" is 11, and I still carry those things with me everywhere. They're fairly inexpensive, are great for handwashing, stain removal, spot cleaning and all kinds of other things.

    To the OP, I don't drive a truck, but I wear my contacts several days before I take them out. I do put a few drops of regular saline solution in my eyes (not contact cleaner, just the plain stuff) in the mornings if I've slept in them.
     
  9. jbourque

    jbourque Heavy Load Member

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    wore out what year is you pete. about a 77-79? cant see the suspension system to know what year for sure. bought a brand new 79 V-8 cat ,5x4 trans, and factory a/c. paid about 72,000 for it brand new. maybe closer to 73000 cant remember for sure b safe out there
     
  10. Lucar

    Lucar Road Train Member

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    I also use baby wipes, "huggies" brand is the best for greased up hands and fresh coffee spills. Also I clean my hands with them before pulling my lenses out and in thw morning before putting them in. Make sure you dont have extra debri on your fingers. Dry with a clean towel before touching the contacts.
    I kept losing glasses all over the country, so now I dont have to deal with the crap. Just order from 1800 contacts or online (same name) the monthly throw away and use a new pair every month. Good Luck
     
  11. avenger79

    avenger79 Medium Load Member

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    lots of good replies, thanks guys. when I was in Army I did similar to "wore out" but not as fancy. LOL had a 5 gal can of water to use. I definitely wear the disposable ones so if I happen to lose or mess one up it's not the end of the world.
     
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