Contact Basics
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Background information on the eye, on polymers, and on the history of contacts is interesting; however, it is most important to understand what options exist when buying contact lenses! This section will help you find answers to questions like where to start, how to find the cheapest and highest quality lens, and differences between the lens types.

Where do I start?

Start at the doctor's office. Find out what's wrong with your eyes and then get a prescription. Go to an optometrist, a specialist in diagnosis of the eye, or an ophthalmologist, a physician skilled in the eye. This link will take you to a page full of valuable resources to help you find a doctor just for you in your area.

I have my prescription, what now?

Now with your prescription and the advice of your doctor you can look into the many types of contact lenses available. Start by looking at a table comparing soft and hard lenses. This will give you a great general overview. Then learn more specifically about the different types of contact lenses. To completely understand the differences between the contacts compare the methods of caring for your contacts. For an overview of all this information see the contact information overview page.

Having learned about the different types of available contacts you probably want to see the prices. Compare the many different contact lens manufacturers. Don't forget the following information (for each eye) when ordering your lenses:
• Base Curve
• Power (Sphere)
• Diameter
• Doctor's name & phone number
• Reference this page for answers to questions about your prescription.

More questions? The following sites answer FAQs.

http://www.1-save-on-lens.com/eyecare.htm
http://www.concordeyecare.com/cont.htm
http://www.nightingale-eyes.com/jdn-faqs.htm