How to Buy Color Contacts Online
Contact lenses used to be sold only at an optometrist's office, but now you can buy them online with a prescription. Many people buy contacts online because they're cheaper and there's a larger inventory from which to choose. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Get a contact-lens prescription from your optometrist. Even if you're buying colored contact lenses for aesthetic purposes only you need a prescription. Make sure to note the grade for both eyes as well as the base curve and diameter as you'll need all this information when purchasing.
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Search for reputable websites that sell colored contact lenses. It's important to work with a website that has a great reputation to ensure that your transactions are secure and that you're buying legitimate lenses. Many people buy from retailers such All About Vision as well as from manufacturers such as Fresh Looks.
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Register on the website and enter your prescription. Such leading lens retailers as 1800Lens and 1800Contacts allow you to manage your orders online if you're a registered user. Since they are large online retailers they have an extensive inventory. Registering also makes shopping faster and easier since your information is already stored.
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Select the colored lenses you want. There are a wide variety of brands and colors available, so select the brand your doctor recommends as well as the color that complements your features. It may be hard to determine which color works with your skin and face, so you may want to visit your doctor's office to try a few lenses. Available colors include blue, green, gray, brown, honey, violet and turquoise.
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Have your colored lenses delivered to your door or pick them up from the store. If you're buying from an online retailer, you may need to have them delivered. Department stores may allow you to pick them up at one of their branches.
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