Can I get sample contact lenses?
Trial contact lenses are designed to be temporary lenses you can wear to determine how a particular prescription works for you. Everyone’s eyes are different, so you’ll need to go through some trial and error before you find the right ones.
How can I practice contacts without contacts?
Practice not blinking by taking your index finger and placing it on the upper eyelid. Then, take the thumb of the same hand, and place it on the lower eyelid. Finally, with your other hand, pretend you’re putting lenses into your eyes. Make sure the hand that is holding the eyelid open stays steady.
How can I get free eye lenses?
Look for coupons and promotions. Some contact manufacturers will offer coupons online for free trial lenses. Once you have printed the coupon you can take it to an optometrist along with your prescription to receive free contact lenses. For example, Acuvue often gives out free trial lenses.
Do contacts really expire?
Over time, the seal of contact lenses can lose their effectiveness and deteriorate, which can lead to contamination of the solution and the lenses inside. For that reason, all packaged contact lenses will have a printed expiration date. Usually, the expiration date is ~4 years from the date of packaging.
How much do contacts cost?
Contact lenses can cost anywhere from $150 to $1,500 a year, depending on the brand, type, and your insurance coverage. Generally, they cost between $20 and $30 a box. Most people with average prescriptions should be able to get a year’s worth of contact lenses for $200 to $500.
Does Waldo verify prescription?
Contacts from Waldo seem to come reasonably quickly. Your prescription will need to be verified before your contacts can ship. Depending on when you place your order, this can take 2 to 3 business days. Your contacts should arrive 2 to 3 days after the prescription has been verified.
Are contact lenses more expensive than glasses?
Contacts are generally more expensive than glasses, mostly because they need to be replaced more often. However, the difference in cost between the two isn’t that large. However, depending on the frames you choose (designer vs. basic), glasses can end up costing more than contacts.
What are the best contact lenses for eyes?
Still, silicone hydrogel lenses are the most commonly used contact lenses on the market, and they may be the healthiest lenses for your dry eyes. Some of the best contact lenses for dry eyes on the market include Dailies Total1 and Acuvue Oasys 1-Day.
What information do I need to order contact lenses?
To order contact lenses you need your contact lens prescription, which will include both the specifications of the lenses that you wear and the contact information for the eye care professional who prescribed them. We are required by Federal Law to verify all contact lens prescriptions with the prescribing professional.
Can I order contact lenses online?
In the absence of an up-to-date doctor issued prescription for contact lenses, it is still possible to order contact lenses online, however, it is important to consider a few things.
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