mattseh

I'm in CA, want a single box of contact lenses. Apparently the Nazi State Government won't let me buy them without a perscription. I know the numbers, I'm an adult, WTF. How can I get some? Another state is 6 hours away, shipping online is ridiculous. What can I do?

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Look for a walmart supercenter nearby- they usually have optometrists there. Get their number and schedule a 'contact eye exam' approx. $75-$150. Usually give you a free pair and tell you to come back in a few days to check the fitting. Once you get that done, they will sell them to you on the spot.

Prescriptions are good for 1 year.

LegitAM

walmart, tell them your script, tell them you need some samples because you lost yours. Profit

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bizzykehl

Go to lenscrafters or D.O.C. at the mall and get a prescription. Usually about 80 bucks. It's the biggest fucking waste of money ever, especially since my prescription hasn't changed in over 10 years. I have to do it every year, after I forget that my prescription's lapsed and I can't get any new contacts.

I like to refer to it as the "eye tax".

One thing you can do, and I've done it before, is scam a "trial pair" of contacts from the eye doctor. I've been in a situation where I had to go to work (as a bartender... BAD idea if you can't see anything), but had no contacts... I pressured the eye doctor into giving me a trial pair that was very close to my presription and a different brand than i usually get even though they didn't have any of my prescription contacts available. Saved my ass.

.Hack

Word of advice, don't get cheap contact lenses. You should get Acuvue oasys. I sleep with them for 2 weeks and have no problems at all. A box last me about a month 1/2 to 2 months. They are great contact lenses

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ItsYoBuddy

I used to sleep with mine ALL the time. I don't know what I was thinking but I think at one time I slept with them 24/7 for about a month or two. Every time I woke up it was annoying because they would fall out or not be in place. About a year ago I just started taking them off every night, hopefully I don't get in that habit again.

It sucks but you have to get a prescription and I think my year of supply cost about $200. I usually make the supply last more then a year though. 3 more years until laser eye surgery!

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mGrunin

WTF. How are you guys sleeping in them. If I fall asleep with mine on and wake up, I feel like I have glass in my eyes. They become too uncomfortable. I just take them off every night before going to sleep and put them on in the mornings. I believe that is what optometrist recommend also.

Each pair lasts me about 4-6 weeks.

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mGrunin

On the day of my driving test, I tore my last pair of lenses by accident. So I had to take the test without them, and well I ended up failing within 2 minutes of it starting. Didn't notice a "DO NOT ENTER" sign. lol

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.Hack

Acuvue Oasis is the best shit ever. They are always hydrated and when I wake up there is no problems. I don't even feel them in my eye. Feels good in the morning waking up not have to put glasses and shit

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onkelmicha

Never heard off maybe worth a try, I have been using Pure Vision for w years now.. pop them in and remove 30 days later,,, rest my eyes for 24 hours end then go for another 30 days.. sleeping with them as well...

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dchuk

when I used to wear contact lenses a lot, if I slept in them, I woke up looking like a had chlamydia in my eyes. Just thinking about it is making my eyes water right now

You guys are champs who wear those all the time, I never pulled it off.

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Garrett

hahaha me too. When I'd sleep in mine, I would have to peel them off my eyes in the morning.

Somehow, my eyes have gotten better and I don't need them anymore (didn't really think I needed them in the first place)

Uptime

This is what I have to look forward to. Always had better than average vision. That has come to an end. 2011 will be with glasses / contacts for the first time. Can't believe how fast the deterioratione inz vwissen isz gatkng worswzz.

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jryan21

I'm gonna try some of those this week. I stopped using them several years ago back when the latest was acuvue2. It was around the time I started spending 12 hrs a day staring at a screen. After 10 hrs they would start to dry out and eyedrops would not help. The only thing I could do is soak them overnight.

Danc1122

I've been taking them out every night for about a year now. It's a real pain in the ass, but I'm basically blind without them.

Isn't sleeping with them one of the worst things you can do? I mean, I take short naps with them but never sleep in them for long periods of time. Your eyes need to breathe. If you keep them in 24/7 you are starving your eyes of oxygen. At least that's what my doc tells me. Could lead to a lot of problems long term.

I'd like to get Lasik surgery but I'm too much of a pussy. I'm sure most can relate... lol

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FTC-Hater

This.

I just never remember to take them out. I think I've had mine in for three or four days. No problems, no dry eyes, etc. I've been doing it for years.

Certain things you can't go cheap on -- and contact lenses are definitely one of those things.

Some people, apparently, can't sleep with them in because of the "shape" of their eye which doesn't allow proper air flow, with contacts in, so you get red irritated eyes if you have them in awhile.

I've had mine in for weeks at a time and never had a problem. And I know people who have done the same for years and years.

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Daily lenses, 32 per box, 2 boxes (one for each eye), $16 total, shipping included.

Rage9

Unfortunatly you are required to have a prescription to get contacts, and your script is only good for a year. Sucks throwing away $100 on a eye exam that may or may not be needed. Even ordering online I still needed the script it seems.

I dont know how you guys sleep with them in, when I wake up they are always all fucked up.

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Garrett

remember this commercial from a few years back? damn those chicks are hot

dchuk

oh the fucking twins! Loved them

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Grindstone

You guys are lagging on your glaucoma medicinez.

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Rage9

Anyone have fitted contacts? My optometrist has been trying to push them on me for the last two years. I'm not sure how much better they would be. They come with a $35 fitting fee and I'd imagine a higher price per lens than the one's I've been using for 8-10 years.

For two boxes (6 mo supply) of what I have now I only pay $73, which is a little higher than buying them online. If I ever rip one or something like that I can go get a replacement no questions asked.

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pixail

If you're going to wear your contacts to sleep in please do your eyes a favour and get ones designed for that! It can really do nasty things to your eyes.
I don't bother wearing them any more after they resulted in an eye infection that was a bitch to clear up. A family member also nearly lost his sight in one eye after something got lodged in it behind a contact. He didn't even notice it at first and had to have it surgically removed. Fortunately he recovered ok but that was pretty scary.

jryan21

Back when I was in H.S. I would leave them in for weeks; eventually the disposables will begin to disintegrate while at the same time accumulate protein deposits. I suppose it happens to some sooner than others, but they can adhere to your corneas.

Removing them is a painful process (like removing your tongue from a frozen flagpole), resulting in moderate to severe scarring on the cornea. Luckily, the vascularity in the eyes is such that it can heal quickly, but it will hurt to keep your eyes open for a couple days and it will feel like you have cotton balls stuffed in your eyelids.

vinnythejinny

whatever you buy stay away from Bausch and Lomb. Acuvue is the best so far for me. Been using contact lenses since 1995

$uccess

Used to wear Acuvue2 for a couple years and thought that was as good as it got. Tried BioFinity from CooperVision a few months ago and they are in a whole new league of all-day comfort. They are a thicker lens but breathe much better and retain moisture longer than any other lens I have tried.
Ask you optometrist for a sample pack even if you already like your current lenses - these things are awesome.

kimboslice

I used to sleep with mine for weeks at a time too.
A few eye infections and I cut that shit out.

I use Acuvue disposables.
Wear em for a few weeks and toss em...

thuxen

You can order from overseas without a prescription

mumblejae

if you know your prescription go to Contact Lenses: Buy discount contacts online at visiondirect.com or Contact Lens at Clearly Contacts - the easy way to buy Canadian Contact Lenses or Contact Lenses from Coastal Contacts - your Contact Lens Store

i do it all the time.

cheers

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Berto

Matt - What's your prescription? I'm gonna be seeing you this weekend and can ask all my friends if they have a pair that's close to your number... if worst comes to worst.

And yes, the nazi government thing is ridiculous. I got lasik in 06 but always got away with using 1800contacts.com before that.

stussy5555

If you really value your eyesight and comfort, there is a new lens out called Acuvue TruEye, dailies. You throw them away at the end of the day. Very expensive, about $65/month. But so worth it. So comfortable and for the best health for your eyes, daily throw-aways are the way to go. Eye sight is not something I am going to skimp on.

WebairMetz

I dont sleep with mine but I might try those accuvue oasis versions. I would love to be able to wake up and see again

cougarclaws

check local universities to see if they have optometry programs. Very affordable visits.

Also, please check PMs mattseh

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Glasses. Never leave home without them.

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-Matt-

Quoting this because it deserves to be said again.

Don't fuck around when it comes to your eyes. I can't recommend my current brand - they're rather uncomfortable - but I would recommend going with breathability over moisture.

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bizzykehl

I use the monthly acuvue 2 contacts. I take them out every night, but I wear one pair for 6 months+ at a time, never had a problem. The whole daily/monthly thing is a scam as far as a lot of them are concerned.

cougarclaws

if they're uncomfortable you should probably try something else. I had the same brand for 8 years and then this one idiot optometrist was like ZOMG you HAVE to try this new brand. So much more oxygen, you can wear them longer and they don't cause any irritation. Yeahhhh I wore those for a week and my eyes turned red for about 4 months. I sure looked cool going through my last semester of college in glasses.

Find one thats is comfortable for you and stick with it. These pricks are probably just as corrupt as doctors when it comes to Lens company bribery and gifts to recommend their product.

cougarclaws

I do this too and agree 100%.

Yo Adrian

Had contacts for yeeeears, biggest pain in the ass. But when I had probs like yours I would just dig up old scripts from the past and make do until I could afford new eye exams.

Fast forward to now.. LASIK. Best couple grand EVER spent.

thebigo

I just had to get new contacts as my glasses broke...what a pain in the ass.

I was using Focus Dailies and never had any problems. Went to get my eyes checked and the doc switched me to Acuvue Trueye. They would not give me samples to cover me until my glasses were done unless I ordered a box...$90 for the 90 pack?

I continued to go there arguing that I want the Focus Dailies as i did not like the Acuvue lenses. (No one will give you contact lenses in MI unless you have the prescription for that exact brand.) After several calls they finally changed the prescription to what i wanted.

The end result...better contacts and I only paid $35 for the 90 pack at costco. Best part is that Costco has those in stock so i didn't have to order online or wait days to get them.

sweetweb

1800contacts.com is having a "Win Free Contacts For Life" contest here.

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