You're right, you don't know how it works. You don't get a trial lens unless you've been examined with that lens.
You might want to re-read fschult's post. A
contact lens prescription
includes the brand of
contacts. Trial lenses are given to you in conjunction with an eye exam.[/b] Most eye doctors get trial lenses for free. My doctor told me there is no reason to give her a coupon for a trial lens. Yes you can go to the CIBA website and print a coupon but an eye doctor will give you a trial lens, assuming he thinks the lens is appropriate for you, even if you don't have a coupon.
The question is how much will the doctor charge you. Has it been a year since your last contact lens exam? The doctor will probably want to do a full contact lens exam and charge you accordingly. A recent exam and the doctor might charge you for a minor exam. There are some doctors that include followup visits as part of their annual fee.
The point is you can't print a coupon, walk into a doctor's office and walk out with a lens without being examined.
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Originally Posted by JTKirk
Slow down there, fschultz4is. If you read my post again, slowly, and pay attention this time, you'll notice certain key words. Words like "eye doctor" and "prescription."
This isn't about getting "something for free." This is about a service I'd heard about. The "free trial lens" you mentioned. I don't know how it works, but I know it happens AFTER the eye exam. I was hoping for a constructive, helpful answer which--thankfully--is the norm at Lens 101. Your outburst is unprofessional, unnecessary, and I must admit, baffling. What did I say?
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