There and many different kinds of lenses on the market today and almost all of them are disposable. The Acuvue Oasys and the ciba 02 optix are probably the two best lenses. Both of these brands are marketed as a 2 weeks disposable, meaning you wear them each day, take them out at night and throw them away in 2 weeks. Some people can wear them a little longer then 2 weeks, it depends on how much calcium you build up and such but we have to tell you 2 weeks.
Prices can vary greatly. We charge $80 for a contact lens exam. At the exam we determine the best lens for you, teach you how to put them in and take them out and care instructions. Then we let you take them for a week to try them. You return to the office in one week and we see how you did. If we need to make any adjustments, we do!
Both the Oasys and 02 opix come in boxes of 6 lenses. Most people order 4 boxes at a time which is about a 6 month supply. For the 02 optix, we charge $20.50 plus tax per box and the Oasys are $25.00 plus tax per box. A lot of the manufactures are offering rebates so be sure to ask if any of them apply to you.
You will need an annual eye exam when you wear contacts. An exam for contacts will also provide you with a prescription for eyeglasses however, just an exam for eyeglasses will not provide you with a prescription for contacts!
As far as eyeglasses go, if you have a heavy script, you need to be sure what lenses you are getting. Most places advertise featherweight lenses and they are just polycarbonate, which is lighter and thinner than plastic but not the best option for a high script.
You really need a high index lens. The higher the number, the thinner the lens. You used to be only able to get a high index in a 1.60 or a 1.67 index but they have recently come out with a 1.74 index, its pricey but if you have a high script and wear glasses all the time, worth it! A good anti reflective coating is essential. Most of the chains offer standard AR (anti reflective coating) which scratches easily and is hard to clean. You can get premium AR coatings now, such as Crizal Alize, Teflon or my favorite, Kodak Clear.
You need to get your glasses fro someone you trust, not someone out to make a good commission on your sale. Most states have no licensing requirements on opticians so its important to find someone with experience.
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