Buy new contacts brand with same (or similar) BC & DIA?

Question

HI,

I am thinking of trying out a new brand of contacts, buy them online...

I currently have BC 8.6 & DIA 14.2

Thinking of buying some with the same measurements. Any issues with this? Should they fit and feel the same as my curent ones?

What if I choose a slightly smaller or larger contact? 8.5 & 14, would they fit and feel different?

If contacst don't fit properly what is the risk? Just unconfortable?

Same Power, of course?

Answer 1

no, the fitting will be differnet. And wearing the lenses wouldn;t be so comfortable

Answer 2

You must have a written prescription for contact lenses that have been finalized by your doctor. You can not order different brands with the same base curve and diameter.

I have personally tried the same RX in different BC and different brand lenses and have seen a little differently from one to another.There are many different materials used to make contact lenses and you may not be comfortable in each one. Certain brands-for me-make my eyes drier than others.

Bottom line.....you need a prescrition for a doctor. The online place will want to verify the RX with your doctor anyways.