A member asked:

Doctors refuse to give new prescription for my contact lenses without seeing me!?

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Dr. Ilan Cohen answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Good reason: A contact lens prescription is only vaild for one year and should not be given again without examination. A contact lens is a medical device and hence certain things need to be monitored when you are using them. Problems can arise before a patient feels them that could threaten your vision. Seeing your eye doctor each year is a measure to protect your vision.

Answered 5/26/2012

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