Step 1: Make an Appointment with Your Eye Doctor

If you do not have an existing doctor, request a referral from family and friends. This is the best way to get a reputable doctor. Once you have selected a doctor call to make sure they carry the Acuvue Oasys brand (most doctors will). You will then set up a lens fitting. Be sure to make the receptionist aware that this will not be just a regular exam but a fitting. A lens fitting takes longer than regular appointments. They typically run 90 minutes.

Step 2: Get Fitted for Lenses

Your doctor will measure your eye, assess your vision, and ask a few lifestyle questions. He will do this in order to fit you with the best lens. Be sure to ask your doctor for a trial pair. He will be more than happy to give you a pair if he does indeed have some. Otherwise he may go ahead and write you a prescription that day.

Step 3: Try Them for a Week

Try your trial pair or the prescription he gave you for a week or two (following the wearing schedule). You want to make sure that your vision is crisp and the lenses are comfortable.

Step 4: Follow Up With Your Doctor if Necessary

Your doctor may want you to come back in for a follow-up visit. He wants to make sure the lenses fit properly, are comfortable, and provide the absolute best vision. If you have any concerns share those with your doctor at this time. Once the two of you are sure you have the best lens for you he will write you a prescription.

Step 5: Order Replacement Lenses Online

OS: Left Eye
OD: Right Eye
OU: Both Eyes

Brand: Manufacturer & Series of lens

Power/Sphere: Strength of lenses - a number between –20.00 and +20.00

BC: Base Curve (back curvature of lens) -a number between 8.0 and 10.0

DIA: Diameter (diameter of lens) - a number between 13.0 and 15.0
Toric and custom lenses have additional measurements that may include AXIS and Cylinder.

Cylinder: Correction for Astigmatic patients (toric lenses only)
(a number between -4.00 and +4.00)

Axis: Correction for Astigmatic patients (toric lenses only) - a number between 0 and 180

If you have any questions regarding your prescription or need to clarify the information contained within, please contact your eye care professional. You are only allowed to purchase the brand you have a prescription for because contact lenses come in different sizes and are specifically fitted to your eye.

You will insert this information into the boxes along with the number of boxes that you want. That is it. Be sure to look for rebates.Many sites have great rebates for new and existing customers.

Summary

All it takes is five easy steps and you will be in your brand new pair of contact lenses. To review:

1. Make an appointment with your eye doctor.

2. Get fitted for your lenses.

3. Try them for a week.

4. Follow up with your doctor.

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