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I'm Going to Get Lenses

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  • 14-10-2008 7:56pm
    #1
    olazabal
    Registered Users Posts: 27 ✭


    Not that you'll care!

    I like wearing glasses at times but the usual nuisance factors have persuaded me to move to the contacts for some of the time at least.

    What I worry about is if they don't work out I don't want to be out of pocket.

    I'm thinking of going to the optician. having all the tests etc done (anybody know how much this is likely to cost). Get the first batch of lenses and see how I go from there. if I don't like it i'll just go back to the four eyes.

    Is this feasible?


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    Moonbeam
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,953 Mod ✭✭✭✭Moonbeam


    It does.
    I wouldn't really recommend specsavers for a contact lense test,in fact I would say avoid them.
    Bring your glasses prescription and glasses with you to the contact lense test too.
    A lot of places will give you 5 pairs to try and then you go back to them for a follow up wearing them and they make sure they are ok and that you are happy with them.


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    PurpleBerry
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,006 ✭✭✭PurpleBerry


    You may need two separate tests, one for strength and one for compatibility. They should cost no more than €25 - €30 each. Ask your optician about a free trial if you want to make sure they suit you. Most good opticians will allow you to do this.

    Good luck, I've been a contact lens wearer for 9 years now and I love them.

    Let us know how you get on.


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    Squiggle
    Registered Users Posts: 1,251 ✭✭✭Squiggle


    Moonbeam wrote: »
    It does.
    I wouldn't really recommend specsavers for a contact lense test,in fact I would say avoid them.

    Why?


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    Paulie907
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭Paulie907


    I used to buy from get lenses but after doing some reading up i found this article las month that said :

    new studies have concluded that the risk of eye disease associated with internet/mail order purchase of contact lenses is nearly five times higher than when lenses were brought from an optician..

    so now i dont, i think its worth not to be cheap when your eyes are involved

    http://www.opticianonline.net/Articles/2008/07/18/21550/Online+contact+lens+sales+linked+to+risk+of+eye+infections.html?key=INTERNET AND LENSES


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