Can I just go buy contacts?
You cannot order contacts without a prescription, at least in the United States. You will need to have a prescription written by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist to buy contact lenses.
Can contacts be bought over the counter?
The FDA has mandated that contact lenses cannot be sold without a valid prescription. Even if you are only ordering contacts for cosmetic reasons, like wanting to change your eye color or the physical appearance of your eye, you still need a current prescription from an eye doctor.
How do you purchase contacts?
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.
Can I get contacts online with an expired prescription?
Don’t try to buy contact lenses online with an expired prescription, it’s illegal to sell anyone contact lenses without a valid prescription. So, check your contact lens prescription right now. If they’re close to or past the expiration date, contact your eye doctor and schedule an eye exam.
How do I get contacts with an expired prescription?
Well, there’s a good reason why you can’t buy contact lenses with expired prescriptions! In the United States, you need to provide a valid prescription written by your optometrist or ophthalmologist to purchase contact lenses, since your prescription will be verified upon sale of the contact lenses.
Do I need a prescription to order contacts?
Is your contact lens prescription current? You should always have a current, valid prescription when you order contact lenses. If you have not had a check-up in the last one to two years, you may have problems with your eyes that you are not aware of, or your contact lenses may not correct your vision well.
How much is a years supply of contacts?
The cost of contact lenses can vary, but the average cost for an annual supply of contacts, if you’re nearsighted, should be between around $200 and $300. If you need to replace your contacts throughout the year, plan to purchase around sic to 10 boxes total, with a cost of around $20 to $30 for each box.