What does BC mean on a contact order? I have no idea and I need to order my contacts.?

Question

Should I pick 8.50 or 9.00... i remember my prescription for glasses was -1.25... is this the same for contacts? My prescription just expired but I cannot afford a dr. Please help!

Answer 1

BC means Base Curve on contacts. Hope this helps have a great day :D.

Answer 2

Contacts are very different from eyeglasses.  There is also the problem that even if you order them online, you need to present a prescription and/or have you doctor verify it.  If you live near a medical school, you may want to see if they can do low cost or free eye screenings.  Now, remember it will be a student but they are usually supervised and it might be a win/win situation for you and the student.

BC = base curve

Answer 3

Do you have the box the contact containers came in or a contact container because it will be written on those.  You should call the last place you had an eye test and ask them what it was - the place you order your contacts from will verify the prescription with the last eye doctor you used, so if it is expired, they won't send you any contacts.

Answer 4

You really shouldn't be "picking" anything. These are prescriptive items and base curves are part of that Rx. It is something that the doctor decides so that the contacts fit you and do not harm your eyes. You need a new Rx to get your contacts legally in the US.

Answer 5

It might be the origin where the contacts come from:

BC= British Columbia

Answer 6

LOL...BC isn't British Colombia....it's the Base Curve of your contacts.

No one can guess at what base curve you need, that's why you need a proper contact lens prescription from your Dr.

All the measurements needed would be on there.