Order Contact Lens Safely!

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Health )



If you’re thinking of making your first contact lens purchase or you’re already a long-time user interested in other contact lens options, there are simple precautions that you have to follow in buying them. Read on to find out more.


Meet Your Eye Doctor

With so many different brands and variations of contact lenses, it can get confusing especially for a first time buyer. So it’s only right that you know what best suits you before you order contact lens and you only get that information from your eye doctor. He will be giving you an eye exam to properly measure your need for an eye correction and the type of contact lens that suits you best. Afterwards, you can ask for a prescription which you will need to order contact lens. It is recommended that you go to your eye doctor at least once a year to detect vision changes or potential problems.

Your Contact Lens Options

Your prescription probably already contains a contact lens brand name such as accuvue contact lens or some other brand and the material. A valid prescription also has lens measurements like power, diameter, and base curve. These are enough to make an informed purchase. But with so many choices, is one better than the others? The answer depends on your needs and preferences. Most users prefer soft contact lenses for ease of use and comfort. Soft lenses have four types: spherical contact lenses are the ones that correct basic vision problems. There are also soft contact lenses specifically for astigmatism, though they are more expensive. Soft contact lenses for presbyopia (poor eyesight caused by aging) are also available. Finally, there are color or cosmetic contact lenses that have a colored layer that blends with your own natural eye color giving your eyes a new shade. Alternatives to soft contact lenses include rigid gas permeable (rpg) lenses and hard lenses. These are prescribed in a lesser degree than soft contact lenses mainly because they are not as comfortable to use and are less safe.

Is It Safe To Buy Contact Lens Online? By Phone Or Mail?

Admittedly, making your contact lens purchase online, or by phone or mail is more economical and convenient than making repeated trips to an eye care supplier. However, as a wise consumer, you need to take some caution in buying contact lenses this way, since there is less control and higher risk for mistakes, before you order contact lens online, you need a correct and current prescription. Remember that contact lenses are considered medical devices requiring prescription, thus they are not (and should never be) over the counter purchases. While some sites ask you for your doctor’s name and phone number for confirmation of prescription, they may not always do that. This is risky since even subtle changes in your cornea can affect the usability and safety of using contact lenses. Only a current and correct prescription can ensure that you are given a properly fitted pair


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