A 30-year-old member asked:
will the eye doctor give me a contact lens prescription if it's my first time wearing a corrective lense?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jon Fishburn answered
Ophthalmology 30 years experience
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.
4914 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Dr. Dean Bonsall answered
Pediatric Ophthalmology 27 years experience
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.
4908 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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