Hi Lesley
I am a contact lense wearer and have to wear a high water content brand as I too have dry eyes.
Also 5th July is d-day for me too, my neurologist has seen me once and has been on maternity leave for 18mths but I now have an appointment for this date - I shall be thinking of you on that day and hopefully we will both get some answers/help.
Best Wishes
Arlene
PS What is the significance with the elephants? - they are my fav animal after a trip to Malawi in Africa - seeing them in the wild is one of the highlights of my life.