My doc wants $50 for a special "contact exam" which my insurance won't pay for and money's a little tight right now.
2007-11-26 23:54:49 · 10 answers · asked by Bill Spry 4 in Health ➔ Optical
Legally you shouldn't be able to. A legitimate online retailer will require an eye exam that has been within 1 year. The company will collect all of your information and then contact your doctor's office directly to verify your prescription.
If you happen to order any kind of prescription through a website that doesn't contact your doctor to verify, I would be very weary - you don't know what they could be giving you.
2007-11-27 04:39:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm having the same problem right now so I feel your pain. And for all you people who don't seem to understand, if insurance won't cover the exam, you could pay $50 to $90 depending on if your prescription has changed. And by changed I mean, when you sit in that chair and they put that weird contraption over your eyes and say "which is better, now...or now" and your answer is just slightly different, you pay $40 extra. Now that's quite a gamble with your wallet, all just so you can freaking see!
2014-02-23 13:44:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically, you could buy contacts on line, but it's best to have an exam with proper lens fitting. Many patients will have corneal bruising or scratching with improperly fitting contact lenses.
My advice is to "bite the bullet" and pay for a thorough eye exam yourself. Your eyes will thank you!
Good luck!
2007-11-27 08:31:54 · answer #3 · answered by ragtime_rose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If money is so tight, why are buying contacts? Why don't you wait until you have the cash to get an eye exam and get a correct prescription.
2007-11-27 00:20:03 · answer #4 · answered by squatchimo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you know whats your prescription just go
www.tijuanaeyedoctor.com
you dont need a current prescription to order
ready 2-3 days
United States Phone 619-618-2503
Mexico phone 664-638-1042
2014-08-15 19:03:52 · answer #5 · answered by Jose Alberto 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe in most states, if not all, you need an rx that is less than a year old to buy contacts with.
2007-11-27 01:51:44 · answer #6 · answered by Supergirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the state you live in- that probably is not possible. Most states require a valid and current prescription
2007-11-27 01:06:55 · answer #7 · answered by Seeno†es™ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Illegally, you could. Legally, you can't. So do what you think is best. I would tell you to not do it.
2007-11-27 05:50:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes you could
2007-11-27 00:01:59 · answer #9 · answered by A.k. 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
NO. not legally you cant.
2007-11-27 03:38:37 · answer #10 · answered by princeidoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋