How to get contact lenses
Getting a contact lens prescription can be straightforward when you know what to expect. We've put together some of the milestones so you can navigate the experience like a pro, starting with some actions you can take to get the ball rolling.
Prepare for your contact lenses
The appointments you'll need — now and later
If you already wear glasses or contact lenses you will need to check that you have had a recent eye exam to update your prescription to ensure your eyes are suitable and healthy. There are then three appointments you should expect to put in your calendar. Each is intended to make sure your contact lenses are comfortable, work well and keep your eyes healthy.
Contact lens fitting
Your first contact lens fitting is different from a typical eye exam and will likely take longer, so make sure you book the right appointment by letting the practice know you are interested in contact lenses. Your eye care professional will review your eye health history, check your vision, and assess the shape of your eye, ensuring that you receive an appropriate recommendation. Your eye care professional will also show you how to put on and take off your lenses, as well as how to care for them. Remember to ask any questions you may have during this appointment.
Follow-up visit
After about a week of getting used to your contact lenses, you’ll return to the eye care professional for a follow-up visit. If at any time before this, you have any concerns about comfort, vision, or handling, always contact your eye care professional straight away. If you’re loving your lenses and your eye care professional is happy that everything is going well, you will be able to order an initial supply.
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Footnotes
* Please note professional eye examination and fitting fees may apply. GCC residents 18 or over only. One trial per person. Eligibility subject to Eye Care Professional approval. Participating Eye Care Professionals only. See link for full terms and conditions. All ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses have Class 1 and Class 2 UV-blocking to help provide protection against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye. UV-absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear such as UV-absorbing goggles or subglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. UV transmission measured with -1.00D lens. For more information on proper wear, care and safety, talk to your Eye Care Professional and read the Instructions for Use. 2024PP08277