Buying contact lenses remotely
Posted Under: eye health
Buying contact lenses on the Internet, by phone, or by mail can be handy and save you money as well as time. But buyers should beware of potential problems as well.
You need an up-to-date, correct prescription . Your state laws decide when a prescription expires. It may be one or two years. Some states leave it to your doctor to decide.
Make sure your prescription includes:
- your name
- lens measurements
- the contact lens brand and material
- your doctor’s name
Some prescriptions may also include:
- Whether lenses are for daily wear or extended wear
- Whether a different kind of lens material can be used
- The date your prescription expires
- The number of refills
Internet sites and mail-order sellers must get your doctor’s approval of the prescription. If they don’t, they are breaking federal law. That’s why many ask for your doctor’s name and phone number. Some states need written prescriptions.
Ask for written information about your contact lenses from the company. It should tell you how to use the lenses, and tell you about the risks and benefits.
Don’t Take a Chance on Using an Old Prescription
Ask your eye doctor how often you should have check-ups. See the doctor regularly. The check-ups give your doctor a chance to check the fit of your lenses and change your prescription as your eyes change. Contact lenses that don’t fit can hurt your eyes.
Always contact your doctor for advice. A doctor can see early signs of damage that can lead to serious problems, even blindness. You may not notice these signs in their early stages.
Make Sure You Get What You Asked For
Watch out! Some online or mail-order sellers may send you a different brand. Contact lenses may look the same, but materials and shapes change by brand. Be sure you get what you asked for.
Make sure that the company gives you this information:
- brand name
- lens name
- power
- sphere
- cylinder, if any
- axis, if any
- diameter
- base curve
- peripheral curves, if any
So save money by buying online but be very careful and check everything out.
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