Buying contacts online?!

I want to order a pair of contacts from lensmart - I wear Ciba lenses, but have never tried Freshlook (they are disposables made by Ciba)!. I have a copy of my prescription - the only problem is that Freshlook have one diameter size, which is larger than what I normally get (8!.6, 13!.5 - Freshlook only come in 14!.6)!. Does diameter matter a lot when it comes to contacts!? I want Freshlook because I want brown colored lenses!. I used to get Baush and Lomb lenses that were slightly larger than Ciba's and was ok with them!. Since the diameter isn't even written on my prescription (I had to look on one of my contact lens boxes to get the diameter), they shouldn't have a conflict when ordering, right!? Since my prescription has to be verified, how do they do that!? I typically order lenses from my eye doctor, but I'd really rather bypass them and order online!. I'm afraid since I want to switch to Freshlook (even though they're made by Ciba like my current lenses), they'd want to have me in for fittings!. Maybe this is a good idea, but I'm quite certain I've already had lenses in the larger size before!. There are Ciba SoftColors in the diameter size I'm used to that are available in an amber shade (these are daily wear lenses, which I prefer to disposables), BUT these are designed for lighter eyes!. I have hazel eyes, and want a browner shade!. The picture looks brown, but I don't know if they'd be enough color for darker eyes like mine!? Should I just go ahead and go with Freshlook, or go with the Softcolors!? OR stick with what I have!?Www@Answer-Health@Com

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