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Your Complete Guide to Buying Contact Lenses (2024)

FAQs

How do I know which contact lenses to buy? ›

How to Pick Your Contact Lenses
  1. Determine How Often You'll Wear Them. ...
  2. With the Help of Your Optometrist, Decide on A Wear Form. ...
  3. Consider Your Desired Maintenance Level. ...
  4. Think About Your Eye Sensitivity. ...
  5. Consider the Cost. ...
  6. Assess Your Prescription. ...
  7. Decide If You Want Any Special Features. ...
  8. Consult with Your Optometrist.

What to look out for when buying contact lenses? ›

5-Point Checklist to Consider When Buying a Contact Lens
  • Modality. Contact lens modality is decided by an eye care professional based on the user's routine. ...
  • Duration. Depending on several factors, your optometrist will recommend the ideal number of hours that you can wear your contact lenses. ...
  • Lifestyle.

How to choose contact lens for beginners? ›

Consider how often you'll wear contacts.

If you're planning on wearing your contact lenses every day, then you have some flexibility in choosing soft or rigid lenses; however, if you only plan on wearing your contacts on weekends or special occasions, you may be better off choosing soft lenses.

What are the best contacts to start with? ›

The Top 10 Contact Lenses for Beginners of 2024
Best OverallJohnson & Johnson ACUVUE® OASYS 1-DAY with HydraLuxe® TECHNOLOGY
Best BudgetCooperVision Proclear® 1 day
Best DailyAlcon DAILIES TOTAL1®
Best Bi-weeklyBausch + Lomb 2 Week (SofLens® 59)
Best for AstigmatismBausch + Lomb ULTRA® for Astigmatism
5 more rows

What type of lens do most doctors recommend? ›

Your type of vision problem will determine the shape of your lens. You'll need a concave lens (curves inward) if you're nearsighted. A convex lens (curves outward) will help if you're farsighted. If you have astigmatism, your cornea is shaped wrong, so your lenses may be more like a cylinder.

What contact lens is right for me? ›

If you are comfortable wearing eyeglasses and want to wear contacts only occasionally for sports or social events, soft lenses usually are the best choice. Most people can comfortably wear soft contacts on a sporadic basis, whereas gas permeable lenses usually have to be worn every day to maintain comfort.

Does it matter what brand of contacts I use? ›

It is crucial because not all contact lenses are usually made the same. Some brands might not have the right fit or power for your eyes. It could lead to discomfort or damage to your eyes. So, ensure you have a recent prescription from your eye doctor before shopping around for contact lenses.

Is there a difference in quality of contact lenses? ›

Specialty lenses have some advantages over standard contact lenses, such as: They can provide better vision quality and comfort for patients with complex eye conditions. They can last longer and require fewer frequent replacements than soft lenses.

What to know before switching to contact lenses? ›

5 Tips for Switching From Glasses to Contacts
  • See Your Eye Doctor. Even if you want to wear contact lenses, you can't actually do so without a valid contact lens prescription. ...
  • Take It Easy. ...
  • Proper Hand Hygiene Is Key. ...
  • Follow Best Practices for Contact Lens Care. ...
  • Prepare for Seasonal Challenges.

What is the 3 1 1 rule for contacts? ›

Your contact lens solution is TSA compliant when you adhere to the TSA's 3-1-1 liquids rule, which means it must be in containers that are 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters) or less per item. These containers must be placed in a single, clear, quart-sized plastic bag, and each passenger is typically allowed one bag.

What is the 4 to 1 rule for contact lenses? ›

4:1 rule is applicable only for Soft contact lens fitting (It means up to +/- 4.00 DSPH & up to +/- 1.00 DCYL, spherical power will be prescribed) BOZR (Back Optic Zone Radius) is measured by Keratometer. BOZR is a pupillary Diameter. BOZD (Back Optic Zone Diameter) covers the Back Optic Zone Radius (BOZR).

How do I know what size contacts I need? ›

Generally, your eye doctor will use a keratometer to measure the curve of your cornea, which is the front surface of the eyes – where contacts rest. These numbers help to determine the lens diameter and base curve that appear on your contact lenses prescription.

Which is the number one brand of contact lenses? ›

1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST

How do I buy contact lenses for the first time? ›

You'll need a prescription for your new contact lenses in order to buy them either at the eye doctor's office or online. Let your eye doctor know in advance that you'll need a contact lens prescription since these are very different from eyeglass prescriptions. Ask them to prescribe your contacts for a national brand.

Are contacts good for 30 days or 30 wears? ›

You can typically wear monthly contacts during the day for up to 30 days (hence the name), but after that, throwing the lenses away and replacing them with a new pair is essential. Because these contacts aren't replaced daily, you must store them in fresh solution between wears to keep them clean and free from germs.

How do I work out what contact lenses I need? ›

While your glasses prescription can serve as a starting point, you will need a contact lens consultation to get the correct contact lens prescription. This will detail the base curve and diameter of the lens, what kind of material or brand to use, and how long the prescription will last.

How do I know what contact lenses suit me? ›

Cool skin tones will have a pink or blue undertone, while warm skin will have a yellow or olive undertone. Choose blue or violet coloured contact lenses if you have a cool skin tone. For warm skin tones, honey, brown or green lenses will look the most natural while still being striking.

What numbers do I need to order contact lenses? ›

Regular Lenses, we will need:
  • OD = Right Eye.
  • OS = Left Eye.
  • Brand Name (e.g. Acuvue)
  • BC / Base Curve (a number between 8.0 and 10.0)
  • DIA / Diameter (a number between 13.0 and 15.0)
  • Power / Sphere / Rx (a number between -20.00 and +20.00)

How do you know what size contacts you are? ›

Generally, your eye doctor will use a keratometer to measure the curve of your cornea, which is the front surface of the eyes – where contacts rest. These numbers help to determine the lens diameter and base curve that appear on your contact lenses prescription.

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