So l had an eye exam about a year and a half ago, but l never got around to getting glasses. l am starting school again, and l know that l have problems seeing the board, so l better go ahead and get correction. Anyway, is it possible to have contacts and not a pair of glasses? Or do you have to have a back up pair? Also, can you get contacts without having glasses first? Because if it is possible, l would like to.

Thanks.

Yes. Corrective lenses and frames cost extra anyway. Just tell your optometrist that you are just getting tested for contacts and not glasses.

There is nothing to say that you can have contacts, but no glasses ( l wear contacts and have not owned a pair of glasses in 10 years). The Eye doctor will or course, try to convince you to get a backup pair, but it is not completely neccessary. Contact and eye glass prescriptions are competely different as well. So basically, you will need two different eye exams to get both.

Sure-why not? l only have contacts, & no glasses. My recommendation would be to have another eye exam (your eyesight might have changed again), but more importantly, doctor is offices will usually give u a free pair of contacts, so u can see if u can actually wear them. Not everyone can deal with putting something on their eyes. This will give u a little time to see if u can wear them, & actually like them. If u r like me, when l started wearing contacts in high school, it took me a good 2 weeks to feel very comfortable wearing the contacts.
Having a backup pair of glasses might be smart--but not necnessary. Good luck.

for sure u can get contacts without having glasses but u must have glasses so u can rest from the contacts believe me u will need it

The best thing to do, would be to book another eye exam, & talk to the optician about ur options. Whether he gave u glasses or not, he couldnt make u wear them, so if u had contact lenses as well then u could just wear those! but to be honest, glasses r not as bad as u might think, & in my experience contact lenses r not as good as u might hope, l find them uncomfy if l wear them for extended periods.

your optician will be the best person to help though!

Matt

Yes, u can, but it is a really good idea to have back-up glasses.

We r not strictly allowed to say ''Well, it is ur own fault''
when we r faced with people who have over-worn their lenses because that had no other option, or who have picked up an eye infection & need to avoid contacts for a week or so, or have damaged or lost a lens & need to drive home.
and a variety of other scenarios.

We just have to try & sort out the mess.
But we r allowed to *think* ''Why do not people have the brains to keep a spare pair of glasses?''

Optometrist, retired.

Some people like to wear contacts and glasses at the same time. Most people have a backup pair just in case if they lose one of their glasses. If you want, you can just get contacts without getting glasses. l know people who sometimes wear contacts and sometimes wear glasses.

you can get contacts first but get a check up. your eye doctor will give you a prescription if your eyes are close to the same check the dollar store for reading glasses they work for me!

I'd choose contacts . they are more practical and look nice. Give me confidence and that extra style in my image. Hazel and honey color are nice. l got my contacts from Softlenseye.com. Pretty smooth and easy

It is definitely smart to have a pair of glasses even if you primarily wear contacts. There will be days when you do not want to -- or can not -- wear contact lenses, and if you need a prescription to function normally, you will be glad you have a backup pair of glasses.