A 40-year-old member asked:
Are contact lenses a different prescription than my glasses?
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Dr. Benjamin Chunanswered
Ophthalmology 30 years experience
Yes: Contact lens also has size of size of cornea, in addition to power. That's why contact lens have to be 'fitted'. The power may differ also, if the myopia is significant.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Can I get contact lenses with the prescription my opthalmologist gave me for glasses?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. William Goldsteinanswered
Ophthalmology 33 years experience
No: A special exam and prescription are needed.
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A 53-year-old member asked:
What is better, contact lenses or glasses?
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Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Both: Depends upon your needs. Eyeglasses are handy as they can be taken off, and they also provide a protective barrier in front of the eyes. Contacts do not fog up, are comfortable if fit well and end the annoyance of dealing with eyeglasses. It is a personal choice and not a medical choice.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Can i wear contact lenses and glasses?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Tim Conradanswered
Ophthalmology 36 years experience
Yes, but: Only in rare situations would someone need both to see well.
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4.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Aug 13, 2017
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