Can I purchase contacts that have different powers than my original one?

Question

Like if I'm -6.0, can I get one that's -6.5?

Answer 1

I've ordered from drugstore.com and they ask who your doctor is so that they can confirm your prescription, but even if they can't they send the contacts anyway.

Answer 2

no. i tried this and they always ask for a prescription. its required by law. not even online. sorry.

Answer 3

you can but without a perscription for that specification you will have to pay for them yourself

Answer 4

Yea but before doing that I would recommend getting your eyes checked so you don't a get too strong or too weak perscription

Answer 5

In order to get a different power contact lense you have to have a prescription for those contacts. When you order contacts they usually verify that your prescription is correct and who it was given by.  

Answer 6

Well, you seem hellbent on doing it anyway, so go ahead and try.  You obviously know more than your doctor.