Tuesday, January 20, 2009

How to Choose Contact Lenses

Discuss your contact-lens options with your optometrist or ophthalmologist, based on the results of your eye exam and our conclusions about comfort and safety. If you want to use contact lenses while playing sports, as did 54 percent of those we surveyed, ask about larger lenses for better stability. If you are a new patient or are changing the lens type, inquire about wearing a trial pair for a few weeks so that your eye doctor can check the fit, which may require several visits.

Ask the doctor for your lens prescription and for any special requirements. That provides all the information needed to create the proper lens fit and visual correction. Then shop around for the best price. Half of our survey respondents bought contacts from their eye doctor. But you might pay less for the lenses elsewhere, such as at online outlets, mail-order companies, or wholesale clubs. And you might reap additional savings by purchasing the lenses in bulk.

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