When buying contact lenses, do you have to get your eyes measured?

Question

Do you have to get your eyes measured to fit the contact lenses you're buying?

Answer 1

i wear contacts...

never got my eye measured

jus buy em

and wear em

thats all i had to do and theey perfecctt =]

Answer 2

You should always go to an optician to buy your lenses . As your eye needs to breathe . And they need to check that the lens moves across your eye and doesn't stick . As they can cause cornea problems . As long as you go to the optician for a regular check  up you should be ok . But remember your eyes are precious and you should look after them

Answer 3

You wont be able to just buy contact lenses, unless

you have a prescription from an optician who has done

the appropriate tests.

Not everyone has eyes that are compatable to contacts

shape,curve, base, etc

MESSAGE FOR QUEEN_EX

Your not being very wise by doing this.

As far as i know they don't do eye transplants

Its important to have regular contact lens check ups

you could be storing up trouble for the future if you dont

most people would not download from a unreliable source.

Why take chances with your eyes?

Answer 4

Yes, you have to get your eyes measured.  Eyes are different sizes and so are contacts.  You will need a prescription from an eye doctor with the power, size (base curve and diameter), and brand of lens to legally order contacts online.  Yes, 0.00 is no power, but you will still need a prescription even if you have perfect eyesight.  The eye doctor will also check the health of your eyes to make sure you can wear contacts and will monitor your eyes with the lenses to make sure they don't harm you and make sure you aren't abusing them.  Good luck!

Answer 5

No, all contacts are the same size, you just need your eyes tested to find out which strength contacts you should be wearing. Your optician, will order them and it will probably take about a week, or two.

Then you will have them, but you may need to take another eye test before you order again to see if your sight has improved.

Answer 6

no one should ever attempt to buy contact lenses without having an eye exam at the optitions then seeing a contact lense expert who will measure your eyes and advise you on the contact lense which will be best for you, eyes are so precious do not take any risks with them

Answer 7

you have to have an eyetest to see what level your eyes are....no measuring....they just shine lights in your eyes and make you wear weird test glasses