Why Does a Contact Lens Prescription Expire?
Why Does a Contact Lens Prescription Expire?I need to buy more lenses, but my contact lens prescription has expired. My eyes feel fine, and my contacts are working well. I don’t think I should have to pay for a new prescription if my vision hasn’t changed. Why do contact lens prescriptions expire? Answer: It’s true — when your contact lens prescription expires, you’ll have to make an appointment with your optometrist in order to obtain an updated one. You won’t be able to buy more contact lenses until you do, even if you buy them online. Contact lens prescriptions expire for the same reasons that medical prescriptions expire. Any time you are using a medical product, you should follow up with your doctor at least once per year to identify possible complications. The FDA considers contact lenses medical devices. In 2004, a law was passed that set the
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