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2018-04-18 07:18:32
I want to use contact lenses, power of contact lenses will be same or different from glass power? If different then what should be the power of contact lenses. I have -3.75 power in glass prescription.
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There contact lens power is usually lesser than specs .So please get your power checked before buying.

Answered2018-04-18 12:47:10

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Contact lens number may be different.We need to check your number and condition of the eye before prescribing the correct and suitable contact lens

Answered2018-04-18 10:49:39

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