Under the FTC Contact Lens Rule, your prescriber must give you a copy of your contact lens prescription after the fitting is complete, even if you don’t ask, and you can buy lenses from any seller. Prescriptions are generally valid for at least one year unless there’s a documented medical reason for a shorter period.
USA Contact Lens Exam: Quick Facts
- Includes
- Eye exam + fitting + trial lenses + follow-up
- Fitting fee
- About $50–$150 extra
- Total (no insurance)
- Often $100–$250
- Visionworks
- Exam ~$79–$110 + fitting ~$50–$100
- Rx validity
- At least 1 year (federal minimum)
- Replace lens case
- At least every 3 months
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