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First time getting a contact lens

2018-06-01 02:57:08
I m using power glasses I need to buy contact lens as I'm using it for the first time I need know how could I go about it ? and whom shall I contact ? Should I contact a eye specialist? Or shall I go to a lens store ?
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The power of contact lenses are usually lesser than specs. Please get it examined by an ophthalmologist first.

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