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Originally Posted by Hondaracer
K so I went and got a full eye health exam and it was pretty much as I expected I have a slight prescription at mid-distances
Anyways after all is said and done he told me it's the kind of case where I really only "need" glasses for like school etc for seeing the board, I told him I was leaning more towards contacts, so then he told me I should setup another appointment where they will give me a pair show me how to put them in cleaning etc
He was also pushing for me to get a "backup" pair of glasses but that just seemed like a money grab, as if I lost my contacts my vision is not so bad that I need a backup pair of glasses
My question is, is the contact appointment thing a money grab as well? My dad had contacts in the past and these days you can just order your prescription online can you not? Do I really need someone to show me this stuff?
Also what are ppl's thoughts on the disposable contacts? My main use will be for school mainly
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No, the contacts fitting appointment is not a money grab. It's mainly to see what kind of contacts fit your eyeball. Some contacts causes irritation because it doesn't fit perfectly with the shape of your pupil. In addition, your optometrist will show you how to put on the contacts, which can be quite difficult at first. This could require more than 1 appointment.
Reason why people wear contacts:
1. Glasses gives them a headache
2. Glasses irritates if worn for a long period of time
3. They need their 20/20 vision constantly for work/school
4. Looks and appearance
If you only need your vision during classes, go with glasses because you can just slip them on and take them off whenever. Contacts is a little more hassle when you are late for school and such.
PS - if your eyesight is due to hereditary, I heard that even if you get laser eye surgery, it won't really help. You will get your 100% vision back, but over time, it will get worse.