How to Switch from Glasses to Contacts
My new glasses and lenses- feeling great about the switch!
Are you still wearing glasses, but want to switch over to contacts? It’s so easy, but most people are scared. Here is how easy it is, you might even laugh at the simplicity. Thanks to 1-800 CONTACTS for sponsoring today’s post about switching from glasses to contacts and inspiring me to finally take the plunge!
#1. Go to the eye doctor.
Most eye doctors offer two different exams for glasses and for contacts. Request a contact exam from the eye doctor and make sure you don’t lose your copy of your paper RX . Knowing these numbers will be important when you’re ready to order your contacts.
#2. Go home and download the 1-800 CONTACTS App
This app will rock your world in so many ways. You simply download it on your phone. From there, you can scan the barcode on your existing contacts (great for those who just want to order more contacts) or you can upload your paper RX. Do you see how simple this is? Ordering contacts used to be such a hassle. However, now that I have discovered 1-800 CONTACTS my life is super easy. I truly never knew anything could be this easy.
#3. Wait for your contacts to arrive
The awesome thing about 1-800 CONTACTS is that you get the contacts right at your door step. You don’t have to wait in line somewhere. It’s a nice, hassle-free way to enjoy wearing contacts again (or for the first time). Since 1-800 CONTACTS does things this way, they can keep the cost to you way down.
The contact lenses that you get at your door are the exact ones that your doctor prescribed. Except you didn’t have to jump through hoops to get them. Their goal is to make getting contacts super easy, not super hard. Get this: they are likely to have your prescription in stock, which means they can ship it to you even faster.
My husband’s order of lenses
Interested in getting contacts? SAVE $10 ON YOUR FIRST ORDER through the 1-800-Contacts Mobile App! Let me know how you like it!
Shannon Gurnee says
I love the different colored contacts available out there. I personally have a huge problem putting anything in my eyes.
Eloise says
how easy is that! I’ll keep this in mind for when my son is old enough to wear contacts… thanks for the heads up!
Jesica H says
I love contacts! Although I wear my glasses on occasion I always feel like I am hiding behind them!
Debra @ Traveling Well For Less says
Great post for someone who wants to convert to contacts. I had contacts a long time ago. But then got RK (radial keratotomy it was pre lasix). But since I’m old my eyes have changed and I have to wear glasses again. 🙁
Maria Han says
I want to switch in the contacts but I am thinking what if I scratch my eyes accidentally.
Brett says
I had a ton of worries like that, but really, the contacts cover your fingertip so you don’t really touch them. I’ve worried about this for years!
Kendall Rayburn says
Great post! I’ve been thinking of switching from glasses to contacts but I can’t stand touching my eyeballs, LOL. But I guess it’s one of those things you’ll get used to eventually!
Chrystal | Nevermore Lane says
I keep wondering if at some point I am going to have to wear my glasses all the time. Right now I just wear them when I am on the PC (they have special lenses) and then when I am reading. But I have noticed a change in my eyes lately. If I get to that point I will look in to contacts.
Lynndee says
I am now wearing reading glasses and I might switch to contacts soon. Hubby’s thinking about switching too. We’ll see.
Vicky says
I don’t wear glasses, but have a lot of friends that do. They have mentioned trying contacts before and I bet they would like these.
Kathy says
I’ve wanted to switch over to contacts. I just don’t know if I could do it though. I’m very sensitive about my eyes.
Wendy Polisi says
Eyeglasses are better when you’re in home, contacts makes my eyes more prettier and it’s graded at the same time.
My Teen Guide says
I’ve tried to switch to contacts from eyeglasses, contacts are perfect when you’re in travel.
Rebecca Swenor says
This is awesome information for those wanting to switch from glasses to contacts. It really does seem so easy to do this way. I will have to share this with my son who has wanted contacts since he was in high school and he is now in college. Thanks for sharing the information.
Claudia Krusch says
I love to wear my contacts. I love the freedom they give me. I will have to try ordering from 1-800 CONTACTS next time.
Ann Bacciaglia says
I will have to check out 1-800 CONTACTS. I have always wanted to give them a try.
Lisa Favre says
I actually use the exact same contacts and I have been for a couple of years now. They’re great! Especially for dry eyes.
Jeanette says
I have worn contacts for years, but my son might need them before too long! I love this post! It is very informative!
Paula Schuck says
This is a great post. It can be difficult to switch from glasses to contacts. With glasses, you just clean the lenses, and you’re done. Contacts are FAR more involved.
Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says
I have a friend who is currently trying to switch over to contacts from glasses. I’ll have to send this to her.