Do you need a prescription to buy contact lenses in the UK?
Do I need a contact lens prescription? Yes, in the UK you need a prescription to purchase contact lenses. After you’ve had a contact lens fitting with your optician, you are legally entitled to a copy of your contact lens prescription.
Do you need a valid prescription to order contacts online?
Is your contact lens prescription current? You should always have a current, valid prescription when you order contact lenses. If you have not had a check-up in the last one to two years, you may have problems with your eyes that you are not aware of, or your contact lenses may not correct your vision well.
Is it safe to buy eye contacts online?
Many online vendors are safe and secure, but it’s important to make sure the company from which you order your contact lenses is reputable. Search the web for customer reviews and experiences, and browse the company website for signs of credibility.
Can you get contacts anywhere with a prescription?
Some doctors will only prescribe private label lenses that are not available anywhere but from them. Contact lens prescriptions are brand specific and cannot be substituted. National brands are available to be purchased anywhere, so requesting this in advance will make it easier to fill your prescription later.
Can I get contact lenses same day?
Same day contacts are available
As long as the patient has demonstrated to the Optometrist that the new wearer can comfortably insert and remove the lenses, the doctor will provide a pair to take home. The Doctor or technician will show the new wearer how to insert and remove the lenses.
Can I just buy contact lenses?
Yes, by law-and for your safety-you can only purchase the brand of lens your eye doctor prescribed using a valid prescription. Some lenses do have a generic alternative, however, and you can contact our Customer Service Team for more information.
Can you order glasses online with an expired prescription?
No, you cannot use an expired eyeglass prescription to buy new glasses. The reason for this is simple: our eyes change as we age, and a prescription from several years ago may no longer guarantee clear vision. You may not realize how much your vision has deteriorated since your last eye exam.
Is it safe to buy contact lenses online UK?
Is it safe to buy my contact lenses online? Yes, it’s perfectly safe to buy your contact lenses online from a licensed contact lens retailer. A reputable online retailer will only stock reliable brands that you’ll find at the opticians.
Can I order contact lenses on my own?
You cannot order contacts without a prescription, at least in the United States. You will need to have a prescription written by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist to buy contact lenses.
How can I get my eye prescription without going to the doctor?
People can use apps, such as GlassesUSA’s app, to find out their eyeglass prescription. Alternatively, for a small fee, some websites offer an online eye exam. This may be more suitable for people who do not have a current prescription.
How do you get contacts when your prescription is expired?
It’s true—when your contact lens prescription expires, you’ll have to make an appointment with your optometrist in order to obtain an updated one. You won’t be able to buy more contact lenses until you do, even if you buy them online.
Can you get a trial pair of contacts?
At the end of your appointment, your doctor can send you home with a trial pair of contacts. These trial contacts are not necessarily the same kind or brand that you will be prescribed. The trial period is for you to see if the contacts are comfortable and fit into your daily routine.
Are contacts better than glasses?
Advantages: Contacts conform to the curvature of the eye, provide a wider field of view, and cause fewer vision distortions and obstructions than eyeglasses. Contact lenses don’t get in the way when playing sports and exercising. Contacts typically aren’t affected by weather conditions and won’t fog up in cold weather.
Can you get contacts same day?
Can I use my glasses prescription for contact lenses?
Unfortunately, you can’t use your current glasses prescription for contact lenses. While both can correct your vision, your prescription for glasses differs from a contact lens prescription in many ways.
Can I get new glasses without an eye exam?
Unfortunately, you won’t be able to get a prescription filled without a new exam if your prescription has expired. It is actually illegal for someone to fill an expired glasses prescription. Even if you think your vision hasn’t changed, you still need to get a new exam before you get new glasses.
Is it okay to use cheap contact lenses?
Contact prices vary, depending on the type of contact and the brand. While cheap contacts are available, they aren’t always the best choice for your eyes. A low-quality pair may be more likely to tear, and this could lead to a scratch on your cornea or other damage to the eye.
Can you order glasses with an expired prescription?
Can I get a prescription for glasses online?
Many people purchase prescription glasses through online retailers like us. Just like eyeglasses you might buy from an optical shop, eyeglasses that you order online can accommodate almost any prescription and help you see clearly.
Are contact prescriptions good for 2 years?
Generally, contact lens prescriptions are valid from 1 to 2 years following the date of your last eye exam and contact lens fitting. Once your prescription expires, it’s time for your contacts prescription renewal.
Why are my eyes blurry with new contacts?
Some blurriness is common for new contact lens wearers. The distortion usually results from dryness. To counteract the moisture loss, talk to your eye care practitioner about medicated eye drops or pick up over-the-counter drops from your favourite drugstore.
How can I get free contact 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.
Who Cannot wear contact lenses?
You may be considered a hard to fit contact lens candidate if you have one of the following conditions:
- Dry Eyes.
- Astigmatism.
- Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC)
- Keratoconus.
- Pellucid Marginal Degeneration.
- Post-LASIK or other refractive surgery.
- Presbyopia (reduced near vision common in individuals aged 40 and over).
What age should you stop wearing contacts?
There is no maximum age limit to when you have to stop wearing contact lenses. You’ll find, however, that your prescription requirements may change. There are certain age-related eye conditions such as presbyopia that will require you to wear multifocal contact lenses to be able to read and see.
Do you need an eye test for contact lenses?
Answer: Yes. Contact lens check-ups are designed to check the condition of the front surface of the eye that’s in contact with the lens, and to check the quality of your vision with your lenses in.