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Contact Lens FAQs

Eyeglass Prescriptions Explained
Have you ever wondered what those numbers on your prescription mean?
What are my Contact Lens Prescription Rights?
The "Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act" requires eye doctors, at the conclusion of the fitting, to automatically provide each patient with a copy of his or her own contact lens prescription whether or not the patient asks for a copy.
When to Remove Contacts Before LASIK
When do I have to stop wearing contact lenses before LASIK surgery?
Contact Lenses and Children
When are kids old enough to wear contact lenses?
Replacing Contact Lenses
How often should I replace my contact lenses?
Soft Contact Lenses and Astigmatism
Can I wear soft contact lenses if I have astigmatism?