How long does it take to get new glasses?
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Timing depends on your insurance and the lab your plan requires. What affects the wait, why some orders take longer, and what happens when your glasses arrive.
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Regular eye exam vs. contact-lens exam: do I need both?
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If you wear contacts, yes. They answer different questions and produce two different prescriptions. What each one covers and why the fitting cannot be skipped.
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Why do my contacts get uncomfortable by the end of the day?
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End-of-day lens discomfort usually points at the tear film rather than the lens. The common causes, what you can change yourself, and when it is worth having looked at.
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What do the numbers on my glasses prescription mean?
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OD, OS, sphere, cylinder, axis, and add. A plain-language guide to reading your own prescription, and why a bigger number does not mean worse eyes.
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Why do new glasses sometimes feel strange at first?
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Some adjustment is normal, especially with a new prescription or a first pair of progressives. What is expected, how long it should take, and when to bring them back.
Read moreContact-lens exams and fittings: finding lenses that fit your eyes and your day
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A contact-lens prescription isn't a glasses prescription. Fit, comfort, tear film, and corneal health all matter, and specialty lenses can help.
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