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One of the most important reasons why buying contact lenses without a prescription is dangerous is due to possible permanent eye damage caused by lenses that are the incorrect type or fit.

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How to get eye contact lenses?

You will need to visit an eye doctor and get a prescription for contact lenses.


Is contact lenses fashionable?

Yes, we are selling fashionable contact lenses at www.lensvision.co.uk. if you have valid prescription you can wear color contact lenses. we have multiple color contact lenses at lowest price in the world.


Can fresh look contacts be used without prescription?

You can get plano contact lenses (meaning that the refractive power is 0), but you still need to be fit with contact lenses to make sure that the base curve (the curvature of the contact lens) is appropriate for your eye. If you go out and buy contact lenses without a prescription (as in not plano, but just buying them in general) you run the risk of developing sight-threatening conditions, like a corneal ulcer.


What do contacts lenses cost normally?

The cost of contact lenses depend on the brand one buys or the type of prescription. At retail price, a box of 6 contact lenses cost about $26 at 10 boxes a year, $260. Without the cost of the solution.


What is a Non-prescription color contact lens?

plano lenses


Can you die from contact lenses?

Yes, you could die from contact lenses by not puting them in right


Where can US residents order contact lenses online without prescription verification if you already know your prescription information?

Online retailers like Vision Direct, ACLens, and Lens.com offer contact lens orders without prescription verification for US residents. However, it is important to have an up-to-date prescription to ensure the correct fit and prescription strength for your eyes.


Can you use contact lens even your eyes has no problem?

Yes - there are coloured contact lenses that simply change the colour of the eyes, without having any effect on the wearer's vision. HOWEVER - if you're meaning to wear someone else's prescription contact lenses, without you needing them - they WILL affect your eyesight !


If you have -4.75 prescription for glasses is how many for contact lenses?

-4.50 I think..


What are the safety concerns of cheap colored contact lenses?

The safety concern of cheap colored contact lenses is that they may hurt you eyes and vision if they are not prescription lenses. Also, there is the risk of infection with these cheap lenses.


Where can you get contact lenses without a prescription?

You can order contact lenses from a number of internet vendors, but you will need prescription information which would normally come from an eye care specialist, usually an optometrist. Your eyeglasses prescription will not be sufficient because contact lenses need to be fitted to the shape of your eye. In addition to diopter strength, you will need to provide a base curve and lens diameter. Also, other factors such as level of astigmatism might affect the type of lens you can wear. You need a prescription, no matter where or how you buy your lenses, to ensure that they function properly and are not just a waste of money.


Where can Canadian residents order contact lenses online without prescription verification if you already know your prescription information?

Contact Couriercontactcourier@ymail.comAll they require is your power, base curve and diameter (which is located on your box)Please note: Prices are higher than most because no prescription is required.