What is a contact lens trial?

What is a contact lens trial?

What Are Trial Contact Lenses? Trial contact lenses are designed to be temporary lenses you can wear to determine how a particular prescription works for you. Everyone’s eyes are different, so you’ll need to go through some trial and error before you find the right ones. Trial lenses are not intended for prolonged use.

Are trial contact lenses free?

Bausch and Lomb Free Trial Like Alcon, Bausch and Lomb has separate free trial programs for each of their popular brands of lenses. BioTrue OneDay: If you prefer a daily disposable contact lens, sign up for a free BioTrue OneDay trial.

Can I get trial contacts?

You may also receive free contact lenses by visiting any participating eye doctor, who will determine if ACUVUE® Brand Contact Lenses are right for you. Trial lenses are available while supplies last.

How do I get free trial of contacts?

Look for coupons and promotions. Some contact manufacturers will offer coupons online for free trial lenses. Once you have printed the coupon you can take it to an optometrist along with your prescription to receive free contact lenses. For example, Acuvue often gives out free trial lenses.

How long does it take to get trial contacts?

It takes about 3 months. You go in for an initial exam and evaluation, and you get prescribed contacts. The doctor orders trials, and you come to the office to try putting them in. You spend a little time – about an hour or so – getting used to wearing them and taking them out again.

Can you wear 2 week contacts for a month?

Is it safe to wear them longer so you can replace them less often? The answer is that if your eye doctor suggests that you change your lenses every two weeks, then you should do so. Even though you may be tempted to wear them longer, doing so is probably not safe. Your vision is one of your most precious of senses.

How long can I wear 2 week contact lenses?

A two-week replacement schedule can be tricky for some contact lens wearers. You must be diligent about proper cleaning and contact removal at the end of the day, otherwise, bacteria or contamination can occur. Do not try wearing these for more than 14 days.

Can I nap with daily contact lenses?

WHY YOU SHOULDN’T SLEEP WITH CONTACT LENSES Whilst modern soft contact lenses allow sufficient oxygen to pass through the lens in daily wear, when you sleep your eyes are closed thus reducing the available oxygen and potentially causing problems for your eyes (unless using specific lenses designed for extended wear).

Are daily contacts worth it?

It’s true that in most cases, daily disposables are more expensive. Even factoring in the money you’d save on contact cleaning solution, you’re probably going to pay more for dailies than you would for longer-use contacts. Some are two to three times more expensive than extended-wear lenses.