Contact lenses offer a comfortable and convenient way to correct vision. If you decide to wear them, you need to select the right type and ensure proper care. Buying contact lenses can be overwhelming for most first-time users, mainly due to the numerous options available. If you choose to shop online, it can make the process more difficult.

Schedule an Eye Exam

Before selecting your contact lenses, you must schedule an eye exam. Annual comprehensive eye exams help ensure your eyes are healthy and your prescription is up-to-date. You need a valid prescription to buy contact lenses.

An eye care professional will provide information about the best type of lenses for your eyes. A contact lens prescription is different from an eyeglass prescription. It is crucial to get lenses fitted for enhanced comfort and vision correction. Comprehensive eye exams are essential, whether or not you need vision correction.

Confirm Your Lens Prescription
 

After a contact lens fitting, you will receive a prescription. You will need it to choose the right lenses. The prescription includes various details based on the vision correction you require. Details include your name, date of prescription, contact lens brand, and prescriber's or optician’s name.

Other details on the contact lens prescription are power/sphere (PWR/SPH), base curve (BC), and diameter (DIA). If you have astigmatism or presbyopia, your prescription will contain additional details; in some cases, you may require toric lenses.

Choosing the Brand

Ensure you follow your optician’s advice when choosing a contact lens brand. Eye doctors include brand details on your prescription, and you should stick to this. It is essential to know that some online traders repackage contact lenses and use their branding at a higher cost. Purchasing your lenses from your optician’s clinic can ensure you get the right brand. It is vital, especially for those who require specialized contact lenses.

Consider the Price

When shopping for contact lenses, take time to shop around to ensure you get the best deal. Compare prices from different vendors and ensure the brands are FDA-approved. In many cases, you can get lenses from your optician’s clinic at a lower price. If you shop online, ensure you read customers’ reviews before you purchase. Review the delivery service and refund policy before you decide.

Contact Lens Supplies
 

Ensure you have adequate contact lens supplies. Your eye care provider will recommend the best lens solutions for your lens type. Contact lenses are made of different materials and can be hard or soft.

Using the right care products for your lenses will help keep your contacts clean and functional. Good contact lens care will keep your eyes healthy. You do not need a cleaning solution if you choose disposable or daily-wear lenses. Ensure you get a good lens case for your contacts.

There are various types of contact lenses. They include soft lenses, rigid gas-permeable lenses, and hybrid lenses. The lenses are prescribed based on the patient’s prescription, eye health needs, preferences, and lifestyle. Follow your eye doctor’s instructions for proper lens wear and care.

For more on choosing the right contact lenses, visit Memorial Vision at our office in Houston, Texas. Call (281) 496-1635 to book an appointment today.