Over 38 million Americans wear contact lenses. If you wear glasses, the freedom and flexibility to ditch your glasses for good is compelling. But as promising as this sounds, many contact lens wearers lose their enthusiasm and stop wearing contact lenses because of discomfort and irritation. If your lenses do not fit properly, you can experience red, swollen, gritty or dry … [Read more...]
How to Order Colored Contacts Online
Now that you’ve decided to buy colored contacts online, what’s the process? Remember, contact lenses are considered medical devices and should be worn under the prescription and supervision of an eye care professional. But, if you stay within those health safety guidelines, there’s no reason why you can’t try different colors and styles. Plus ordering your colored contacts … [Read more...]
Tips for FSA Eligible Contact Lenses
Every December and January, there's a flurry of activity around using FSA money for various eligible expenses. In December, you're using up any leftover FSA funds; in January you get to take advantage of a replenished supply of funds. An FSA, or Flexible Spending Account, is an account that allows you to set aside a portion of earnings before tax for eligible expenses, like … [Read more...]
Reading Your Color Contacts Prescription
Here is a typical contact lens prescription: Eye Power (sphere) BC Dia Brand OD (Right) -2.25 8.8 14.0 Freshlook Colorblends OS (Left) -3.00 8.8 14.0 Freshlook Colorblends Eye OD - Right Eye OS - Left Eye OU - Both Eyes Power, SPH or PWR A number that measures near or far-sightedness BC BC or Base Curve measures the general shape of … [Read more...]
Colored Contacts and Prescriptions—What You Need to Know
The Bottom Line In the United States, the bottom line is you need a prescription to order colored contacts from an online merchant or retail store. By law, color contacts are considered medical devices and must be prescribed by an eye care professional. That means an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Even if you have perfect vision and don’t wear or need contacts or … [Read more...]