Things You'll Need:
- credit or debit card
- prescription
- internet connection
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Step 1
Request your prescription when you have your eye exam at your Ophthalmologist or Optometrist.
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Step 2
Go online to order contacts. You need a current prescription. State laws decide when a prescription expires. It may be one or two years. Some states leave it to your doctor to decide.
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Step 3
Use a website like 1800contacts.com. Or consider Vision Direct, Discount Contact Lenses, or Just Lenses.
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Step 4
When you make your order you will need, your name, lens measurements, the contact lens brand and material and your doctor's name.
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Step 5
Internet sites will require your doctor's approval. Otherwise they are breaking federal law.
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Step 6
For more information go to this site for a detailed description of what to consider. http://www.fda.gov/cdrh/contactlenses/buying.html
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Step 7
Add the quantity of contact you want to your order. Once you place your order you will receive a confirmation email with your receipt.
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Step 8
Keep your receipt and use it with your medical cafeteria plan.
Comments
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