When getting contact lenses it is important that you have a valid prescription to prevent any damage occurring to your eyes. An optometrist appointment will determine the exact prescription that you need and ensure that your eyes are wearing the best contact lenses that are ideally suited for your vision.
Setting up an appointment is quick and easy and can usually be done over the phone. The appointment itself generally doesn’t last for very long, and consists of a number of tests which check to see the strength of the prescription that you would need, as well as other factors such as the diameter, base curve and more that are needed to successfully wear contact lenses comfortably throughout the day.
You can also discuss your preference of contact lens type, so that the optometrist can discuss the pros and cons of the type of lenses that you are seeking to wear.
There are many lenses available with some being more suitable than others for your particular needs. The optometrist may even get you to try on some types of contact lenses so that you can fell whether they are the right type for you.
At the end of the optometrist appointment you will receive your prescription which you can then use to purchase contacts at discount rates from an online web site of your choice. This is the quickest and easiest way to get your contact lenses and the prices are far cheaper than buying them in the store. It is by far the best way to buy them.