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A member asked:

My right eye is -3.50 & my left eye is -3.25. when i order contact lens online will the prescription change at all?

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Good if current: This should work if the prescription is current. The brand and base curve of the lens matter as well, so check with the prescribing eye doctor before orderin gon line.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 6/17/2013

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