With the popularity and the increased use of the contact lenses, the number of stores either online or offline which offer the sale of contact lenses have increased numerously. With this, a kind of confusion developed in the minds of contact lens wearers regarding where to buy them and what to buy. Let it may be refractive lenses for vision correction or the fancy lenses to look special, everyone are aware of the fact that they need a prescription. However, many fancy lens wearers ignore the prescription and land themselves in troubles. It is not appropriate to choose the lenses of your choice as your are dealing with the eyes which are the most sensitive parts of the body. For now let us see the best places to purchase contact lenses.
Places to purchase: According to the law passed in US in 2004, all the patients are entitled for a copy of contact lens prescription and they have the legal right to purchase wherever they want to buy. So, next time if you are visiting doctor for contact lens prescription make sure that you are getting a copy of it and don’t compromise yourself to buy then and there even though people there are forcing you to do so.
And coming to the places of purchase, you can get good quality branded lenses from local optical shops, ware house stores, online stores and from any eye professional’s office. You can buy them by visiting the store directly or by placing an order through phone or email.
Many online retailers are offering lenses and providing quick and effective services. Go for the reputed store which can offer high quality branded products which are approved by the FDA. Also remember that it is illegal to sell contact lenses without a proper prescription. The stores that are offering best prices, but are selling with out prescription, are not at all bothered about the law and hence your eyes. So, avoid such stores and buy the lens according to the prescription as it is your responsibility to show the prescription so that you will not suffer from the adverse effects of making use of wrong lenses.
