Quick question about lenses :)

I have a quick little question regarding contact lenses 😁
So, here’s the deal... my prescription is sitting at 1.25 and 1 plus
. Does that even work? Can I actually wear contacts, or is my vision too close to normal for them to be worth it?
And does anyone know roughly how much they cost for a prescription like mine... is it similar to buying a pair of glasses from somewhere like Target or what...?

Look, there’s an entire thread dedicated to contact lenses already.

Your prescription can't be "too low" for contacts—that's just not how it works. You can definitely wear them, but you absolutely have to see an eye doctor first. They need to walk you through the whole deal—how to actually put them in, take them out, and the whole hygiene routine so you don't wreck your eyes. Plus, contacts aren't one-size-fits-all. If you have sensitive eyes, you're probably going to deal with some irritation or discomfort when you first start out.

And just so we're clear, they don't charge you based on your prescription strength. 🙄 They are definitely more expensive than glasses, especially soft lenses. With glasses, you pay once and you're set for years. But with soft contacts? Depending on what you get, you're buying new ones every few months. For example, I use monthly disposables. Each box comes with three pairs, and since my eyes have different prescriptions, I buy two different boxes—so that setup lasts me about six months instead of three.

Price really just depends on the type you go for (hard, soft, daily, monthly, etc.). I usually grab mine at the LensCrafters over at the mall and end up paying $57 per box plus $27 for the solution.

So, if that's the case... what's actually the smartest move here? Should I just be sticking to the monthly passes?

It really just comes down to whatever makes the most sense for your bank account. Personally, I’m not about to drop $140 every six months just to cover three-month stretches.

If money isn't an issue for you, then daily rates are undoubtedly the superior choice. 🙂

Well, I suppose I’ll just go ahead and consult with my doctor about it... I mean, I’m actually due for a checkup soon anyway, so might as well make it useful, right? :P
thanks for the heads-up

Honestly, if you want to save some serious cash, just go with those semi-rigid lenses that you only have to swap out once a year... they come in around... $0.33 I mean, if you actually take care of them, those lenses can easily last you two or three years... honestly, most of this is just pure marketing fluff, and even my doctor tells me the exact same thing when we talk about it. I personally stick with soft contacts that I swap out every couple of years, though I’ve worn the hard ones before too—and frankly, those were way better for me since I deal with farsightedness and astigmatism. It feels like the whole industry just invented these "needs" as we get older just to squeeze more money out of us... it's all just a giant sales pitch. And don't even get me started on those "daily disposables." My ass. Based on what they tell you, I should probably be legally blind by now at this rate... ugh...

Honestly, those semi-rigid lenses are such a struggle for a lot of people. I tried rocking them for a whole year, but my eyes just wouldn't get used to them. It felt super weird, like I was looking through something funky... I just couldn't make it work.

But seriously, let's move this over to the actual thread 😁

Amanda Alvarez35 said:But soft contact lenses can be such a struggle for some people to wear. I spent an entire year trying to make them work, but my eyes just never seemed to adjust.Everything felt off, and I always felt like I was looking through a strange film... it just wasn't meant to be.

It is possible that the lenses weren't manufactured quite right for your specific needs. I actually had a very similar experience with my first pair of soft contacts; I struggled with them for a full year. However, once I switched to a different brand at my eye doctor, they were absolutely perfect! You should definitely let your optometrist know if they don't feel right, as they might be able to "fine-tune" them by adjusting the edges or the fit.

Of course, I realize there are people who simply aren't "lens candidates" and find them impossible to tolerate no matter what... but I truly believe it is worth checking a few different options before giving up entirely. Contact lenses can be life-changing if you find the right match. 👍