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Will the eye doctor give me a contact lens prescription if it's my first time wearing a corrective lense?
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Possibly: If you are interested in wearing contact lenses and your ocular health, refraction, and your desire are all acceptable, then a contact lens fitting can be requested. You will be instructed on the care and technique of wearing contacts safely. It is also a good idea to have a pair of spectacles for backup.
Answered 8/24/2013
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Yes: Yes if your correction is amenable to contacts. Your doctor will also check the health of your eye to see if your eye would tolerate wearing a contact lens.
Answered 12/3/2014
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