I found a cool website that lets me try on contacts.

mjeebus · #1 (**permalink**) 11-01-2008, 01:53 PM

Hi All,

I recently joined this forum and like the diverse topics of discussion.

I decided to give contact lenses a shot. I'm thinking of trying out Color Contact Lenses and my girlfriend told me of a site where I can try on before I buy, www.NoveltyContactLenses.com.

My question is what contact lenses are better for prescription use, does it even make a difference? If I need prescription lens should I go for color lenses, or regular transparent prescription lenses.

Thanks for eveyone's input.

Marshal

lucky_witch · #2 (**permalink**) 02-20-2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mjeebus

Hi All,

I recently joined this forum and like the diverse topics of discussion.

I decided to give contact lenses a shot. I'm thinking of trying out color contact lenses and my girlfriend told me of a site where I can try on before I buy, www.NoveltyContactLenses.com.

My question is what contact lenses are better for prescription use, does it even make a difference? If I need prescription lens should I go for color lenses, or regular transparent prescription lenses.

Thanks for eveyone's input.

Marshal

I think self prescribed contact lenses can be done if you have previous contact lenses. But for those who will be using it for the first time, it is advisable to see eye doctor first. just a 2 cents thought.

#3 (**permalink**) 03-08-2009, 03:17 AM

The thinner the contact lens, the more comfortable they appear to be. At least in my experience, which goes back some 30 years now!!!!!

peterzeller · #4 (**permalink**) 04-04-2009, 03:34 AM

In USA you do need a valid prescription, which will be verified by the retailer. In Canada you only need to have your old contact lens boxes.

SimplySpoiled · #5 (**permalink**) 10-06-2009, 10:37 PM

http://www.tryoncontacts.com/

ICU2 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by peterzeller

In USA you do need a valid prescription, which will be verified by the retailer. In Canada you only need to have your old contact lens boxes.

I don't know how they do things in Canada, but here in the United States you need a valid prescription to order contact lenses and yes, like peterzeller said, they will check up on it. All you have to do is see your eye doctor and tell him or her that you want to try colored contacts and you will be given the coveted contact lens prescription.

#7 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ICU2

I don't know how they do things in Canada, but here in the United States you need a valid prescription to order contact lenses and yes, like peterzeller said, they will check up on it. All you have to do is see your eye doctor and tell him or her that you want to try colored contacts and you will be given the coveted contact lens prescription.

The image that you have attached is for someone with astigmatism -- not your normal run-of-the-mill contact lens prescription. In my humble (ha!) opinion, toric lenses are a huge pain in the butt. And. . . if you want colored ones, your choices are limited to only a few different brands. BOO! HISS!!!

ICU2 · #8 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by catt

The image that you have attached is for someone with astigmatism . . .

Well . . . so it is. I see what you mean. Most people have a bit of astigmatism anyway, or so I'm told. I did a Google image search with the key words "contact lens prescription" and it was a pretty green so I stuck it up there.

Highly scientific, I know . . .

Thank you for pointing that out, though.

#9 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ICU2

Well . . . so it is. I see what you mean. Most people have a bit of astigmatism anyway, or so I'm told. I did a Google image search with the key words "contact lens prescription" and it was a pretty green so I stuck it up there.

Highly scientific, I know . . .

Thank you for pointing that out, though.

If you want to know whether you have astigmatism, try taking this test. Then see your O.D. to confirm it.

The Astigmatism test
What is it?
An astigmatism chart helps determine whether the curvature of your cornea or lens is normal. An abnormal curvature, usually more football-shaped than round, will sharply focus some portions of an image onto the retina while blurring others.

How do I do it?
1.If you have contacts or glasses, wear them.
2.Sit about 14 inches away from your computer screen.
3.Cover one eye.
4.Note how the lines and squares appear (for example, wavy or blurred).
5.Test the other eye in the same manner.

What do my results mean?
To a normal eye, the lines will appear sharply focused and equally dark. If some sets of lines appear sharply focused and dark while others are blurred and less dark, you may have astigmatism. Regardless of your result, see your eye doctor on a regular basis for a complete eye exam.

Ordersixtysix · #10 (**permalink**) 10-07-2009, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by catt

If you want to know whether you have astigmatism, try taking this test. Then see your O.D. to confirm it.

The Astigmatism test
What is it?
An astigmatism chart helps determine whether the curvature of your cornea or lens is normal. An abnormal curvature, usually more football-shaped than round, will sharply focus some portions of an image onto the retina while blurring others.

How do I do it?
1.If you have contacts or glasses, wear them.
2.Sit about 14 inches away from your computer screen.
3.Cover one eye.
4.Note how the lines and squares appear (for example, wavy or blurred).
5.Test the other eye in the same manner.

What do my results mean?
To a normal eye, the lines will appear sharply focused and equally dark. If some sets of lines appear sharply focused and dark while others are blurred and less dark, you may have astigmatism. Regardless of your result, see your eye doctor on a regular basis for a complete eye exam.

Woah, Dude. What if that thing with the lines, like, crawls onto my desk and eats my mouse?