Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Do some eye doctors refuse to prescribe colored contacts with zero power in them?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Yes: An eye doctor cannot be forced to prescribe you contact lenses whether they have power in them or are colored or not.
Answered 7/29/2013
5.2k views
Thank
Yes: Not everyone should wear contact lenses. A certain level of responsibility is required in addition to making sure the eyes aren't too dry and that they fit appropriately. Otherwise serious damage can occur to the eyes, especially if an infection occurs.
Answered 5/5/2015
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it possible for pink eye to cause a sinus infection? Can I had pink eye first, now a sinus infection. Can a doctor prescribe something for this??
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I heard that Glycopyrrolate promote optic nerve regeneration. can I ask my doctor to prescribe it since I have optic nerve damage in one eye?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I went to the eye doctor cause had blurry vision due to over using my artificial tears ..He proscribed me "zylet" can zylet worsen my blurry vision?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My mother is 75 year old 2 month back he had mild strok n doctor priscribe ecosprin 150.mY Mother comlaint abt noise in her head like shooooo pls ADV?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is sensetive eye plus for glasses or contacts or both, idk because the glasses the doctor prescribed me didnt work and my eyes still feel dry?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Woud you please discuss the cosmetic lenses eye doctors prescribe?
Is it possible to get an eye doctor to prescribe you a monocle?
My eyes have been burning since Monday I went to the Eye doctor on Thursday and the Doctor prescribe me Predisolone My eyes are still irritated and ha?
Would doxycycline be helpful in treating multiple styes in one eye? Every doctor Ive seen prescribes an erythromycin ointment, but it just contains the issue. At this point, both my top and bottom lid are swollen. And, Im looking for any help.
I went to the doctor and I was told I have bilateral allergic conjunctivitis. My eyes are so puffy. I was prescribe eye drops. And also allergic medicine. I cant stop rubbing both eyes. What can I do to stop rubbing it & stop the puffy?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
