The freedom of contact lenses is definitely worth giving them a try, but when it comes to making the switch, it is important to always book an in person appointment with an eye care professional for a contact lens fitting. While wearing contacts can be fun and easy, ensuring your eye health remains protected while wearing them, requires help from professionals. Meeting in person and observing them directly in your eyes is a crucial step when trying new contacts for the first time. You can’t do that online! Before ordering new contacts, make sure you are in the right hands with a qualified optician’s help.
Why seeing an eye care professional is important whether you’re a first-time contact lens wearer or not
When it comes to buying contact lenses, before ordering your supply online, it is important that you visit an eye care professional first. At New Look, our customers have the freedom to reorder contact lenses online, any time, after they’ve met with an eye care professional in person.
Here’s a list of 4 reasons why you should turn to an eye care professional when it comes to contact lenses:
Finding the right fit
So why should you book an in person appointment before you buy contact lenses online? The most important reason is fit. Each eye is different and when it comes to contact lenses there is no one size fits all. If not properly fitted, your contact lenses can damage your eyes. Only an eye care professional will be able to identify if there are any issues with your contact lenses by examining them directly in your eyes and making sure the contact lenses are properly fitted specifically for your eyes and your vision needs. As a first-time contact lens wearer or when you’re trying out a new type of contact, for example when your prescription changes, it is important to book a contact lens fitting, in person, with an eye care professional.
What goes behind a contact lens fitting?
Whether you enjoy an active lifestyle, or simply want to explore a full field of vision with the freedom of contacts, an eye care professional will guide you to find compatible contacts suited for your lifestyle. During a fitting appointment, as a first-time wearer, your eye care professional will show you how to properly and safely put in and remove the contacts. You will be given important tips & tricks when it comes to your contact lenses, as well as information on how to handle and maintain your contacts with care. The best part? Before committing to a brand, you will be given samples to test out before you buy to ensure that the contact lenses are right for you.
Contact lens wearers still need eye exams
Already a contact lens wearer? No problem! We still recommend meeting with a New Look optometrist in person when it comes time to renew your prescription. During the eye exam, the optometrist evaluates your eyes, eye health and prescription. An optician will then do your contact lens fitting to ensure that they are still the right fit. Your eye care professional will suggest any changes if needed.
Expert assistance
Buying contact lenses from somewhere you can trust also comes with expert advice at your fingertips. Our New Look professionals are always there to help, you can chat with an optician online, anytime or book an in-store appointment.
Buying contacts made easy
As a New Look client, we make buying contacts online easy! With a valid prescription, benefit from easily reordering contacts online, any time, via your client account, save 15-20% when you buy in bulk and always get free shipping. Your order is always validated by one of our experts to ensure that what you are receiving is compatible with your eyes and vision needs. With top contact lens brands, not only are you benefiting from quality products, but you are also benefiting from unbeatable promotions. You’ve only got two eyes, so treat them kindly. Our opticians certainly will.
