Do I need to get a separate exam for eyeglasses?

Question

I just got my eyes examined for contacts not too long ago. I wanted to go into a different vendor than my regular optometrist to buy glasses but wasn't sure if I would need another exam or not. Do I need to get another exam done for eyeglasses?

Answer 1

They use 2 different exams when it comes to your eyes one for contacts and another for glasses. The prescriptions are usually different for each one.

Answer 2

no monica u dont! when u get a contact exam, u get the perscription for both glasses and contacts. the only difference to my knowledge in the exams is the fitting of the lens... simply go to ur optometrist and ask for ur perscription or ask them to fax it to where ever u wanna go buy ur glasses at. it is illegal for them to not give u ur perscription

Answer 3

Ya you probably will.  

Answer 4

Just ask your Dr. for an eyeglass Rx.

Answer 5

Nope when I went for mine for glasses and contacts it was just the eye exam but I did have a contact lens fitting. Which I guess you can make an appointment for at the new vendor you want. If you don't know the degree of your correction just give your optometrist a call and ask them to send you your records. If you just had your eyes examined not to long ago then I don't think your sight would have really changed during that time. If it was over a year ago then you should get your eyes checked again.

So if you find out your correction for each eye from your optometrist just take those details with you to your new vendor and normally in a contact lens fitting they will put trial ones on for you. So with them on you can find out if you are able to well with them!

Answer 6

yes.