Do you have to ask for glasses when your getting contacts?

Question

Do you have to ask for glasses when your getting contacts? Or do they give it to you automatically cause your getting contacts?

My friend said that they give glasses to you automatically, because your getting contacts. But it seemed weird because I just got my eye exam and I wanted contacts but they never measured my eyes for glasses.

So does that mean I am only getting contacts?

if they are only giving me contacts, is it too late to ask for glasses with it? Or should I ask when I go back to my eye doctor for training to put on contacts? I don't want to feel a pest asking the doctor for glasses when they already marked down I am getting contacts.

Answer 1

Actually, a contact lens exam includes the spectacle (eyeglass)exam.  The only difference is that usually there is a contact lens fitting and a second appointment to make sure that everything fits well and the prescription is right.  If you only ordered contacts, then youj are only getting contacts.  Your prescription should be good for glasses as well.  If you want to order glasses, just let the optician know that you would like to order them when you pick up your glasses.  A lot of times though, your insurance will only allow contacts in lieu of glasses.  You might want to find this out before you make the order.

Answer 2

If they didn't measure you for glasses you're not getting them. Go ahead and ask the doctor for glasses when you go in for your contacts. They cost $$$$, it's not like they're going to be unhappy about doing more business with you. ;)