contact lens discussion thread (merged)

Mips

Ooooh my friend works there in Leeds... I will find out for you.

It is certainly not Law - you can get your prescription off them (they have to tell you) and buy them online!

I can buy the same lenses online much cheaper - something I was quite reluctant to do, to be honest... but I have the prescription written on the box... and after paying £55 for the eye test and the contact lens check up... I wasn't paying them top whack for the same lenses I could get elsewhere!

No way!

It isn't necessarily the age - it is about the health of the actual eye.

I have very dry eyes and so daily disposables are best for me. Having said that, I don't use anything right now as I can't afford them!

lisyloo

Is this really the law?

I don't think it's the law, but they are not willing to accept liability (in the form of a prescription) until they are confident of your fitting.
Now you may be cynical about that but it's their choice to decide on their business policy.

If you don't want to buy your lenses from an optician then you need to research that they are going to work with you UP FRONT.
There are many that are.

Also, what age would you reccomend to be the minimum to wear Day and Night Lenses?

I really think you should be putting that question to an optician.

DailyClicker

lisyloo wrote: »

I don't think it's the law, but they are not willing to accept liability (in the form of a prescription) until they are confident of your fitting.
Now you may be cynical about that but it's their choice to decide on their business policy.

If you don't want to buy your lenses from an optician then you need to research that they are going to work with you UP FRONT.
There are many that are.

Thanks, but all I want is the prescription details, as I can order the same ones online, after the trial period with them.

I can go for frequent checkups as well with the lenses I purchased online, as it is free for myself.

suki1964

DailyClicker wrote: »

Hello,

I've been using Daily Disposible contacts for around 6 months now, but went into D&A for an assessment for Extended Wear lenses, but they said they will not give me a prescription until I have been with them for three months, after I signed up on their Direct Debit scheme.

Is this really the law?

Also, what age would you reccomend to be the minimum to wear Day and Night Lenses?

Thanks

I think you will find they say this because it can take up to three months (and sometimes longer) before your prescription is right. Contact lenses are not an exact science like glasses and its a lot of trial and error till the right lenses are found for you. It took about 6 pairs before a script was found for me and Im thinking I will need it changed when I go for my 3 month eye check

suki1964

DailyClicker wrote: »

Thanks, but all I want is the prescription details, as I can order the same ones online, after the trial period with them.

I can go for frequent checkups as well with the lenses I purchased online, as it is free for myself.

How are you going to get free contact lens check ups with a optician whos not prescribing?

DailyClicker

I believe they accept Student cards

suki1964

You might want to check that that just doesn't cover sight/eye tests. Contact lens check ups are different

emeraldbugle

Has anyone ordered from Lens Catalogue? I ordered some Acuvue Moist Daily Lenses and I'm not happy with the lenses, not sure if it is the lens or I have a dodgy batch.

Anyone experience this company?

Thanks

DailyClicker

emeraldbugle

I have the same from there. What's the problem you are facing, maybe need to visit opticians.

They do a returns policy only is sealed and not opened.

But Johnson and Johnson do offer a better returns policy so you may be able to get them refunded via them.

nedmundo

Just to clarify - the fitting optician is not obliged to/legally can't issue a contact lens specification/prescription until he/she is satisfied that the fitting is complete. This period isn't normally longer than 3 months.

In the specific case highlighted above, the optician has to be satisfied that there are no adverse reactions being caused by extended contact lens wear as it is a higher risk modality. I think 3 months is therefore perfectly reasonable. It is your eye's safety we are talking about after all.

BTW - it is illegal for anyone to supply contact lenses without an in date specification. If you find a supplier prepared to break this law, you have to question their morals / motivation!