i just had my eye exam done and my eye doctor said i just need the same prescription on my contact lenses..so he gave me a sample pack until i can get my other ones ordered...The problem is is that i cant see as good as i could with my other ones,when i look at objects far away they seem kinda blurry or something and its really irritating my eyes....here is the prescription number on my FIRST contacts that i had before the eye exam..D-700 BC 8.3 DIA 14.0.......And here is the prescription number on my new ones-D-700 BC8.60 DIA14.20.....is there an optomitrist on here that can help me thanks!!!
2007-10-13 03:46:15 · 2 answers · asked by 98transam 1 in Health ➔ Optical
There is a difference between your old prescription and the samples your doctor gave you....the size (indicated by the 8.3 BC 14.0 DIA on your old ones and the 8.6 BC 14.2 DIA on the samples.) This may cause some shifting of the lens when you blink or move your eyes and can cause the irritation. It would be best to have your doctor order you a sample pair in the EXACT same size as your old prescription (I know for a fact he can do this directly from ACUVUE, I used to handle the contact lens orders for a Dr. office) when they come in try them out and if everything is ok, it was just the size. If you still have trouble the doctor should recheck you.
2007-10-13 05:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by Chloe 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's right, it is a base curve problem...the 8.3 and the 8.6
They probably just gave you the most common curvature, which is 8.6, and didn't bother to check if it was right for you.
Go back and tell them your problem, and they will surely exchange them.
2007-10-13 21:59:10 · answer #2 · answered by Footprintz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋