How long are eye prescriptions good?!


Question: How long are eye prescriptions good!?
I need new contacts, but my last eye exam was just over a year ago!. Do I need a new exam to order contacts!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
In California,eyeglass prescriptions last every 2 years and contact lens prescriptions last every year!

You should probably schedule an exam very soon!Www@Answer-Health@Com

mine is good for 2 years!. I think it might depend on the insurance company!. Mine pays for an exam every 2 years for me,once a year for any children under 18!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

a two year interval is recommended for normal adults, if you are replacing them because they were damaged and not because of vision problems then you should be OK with your present prescription!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

A lot of states require by law that you have to have an eye exam every year to purchase contact lenes!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

1 year unless you have some type of advanced degenerative disorder!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

12 months
providing you're not diabetic or have very high BPWww@Answer-Health@Com





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