Contact Lenses

Pharmacist Contact Lenses (NAPSA)—Wearing contact lenses is more convenient, healthier and less expensive than it used to be due to technological innovations and a new federallaw. The “Fairness to Contact Lens Consumers Act” makesit easier for wearers to shop aroundfor contact lenses based on price and convenience by requiring doctors to give the patient a copy of his or her prescription at the endof the visit. Disposable lenses lower your risk of eye discomfort. This prescription portability gives contact lens wearers a big advantage. For instance, discounts of up to 70 percentoff typical retail prices for common brand namelenses can be found online at www.visiondirect.com and www.drugstore.com Manufacturing innovations are also helping to reduce costs, now making daily disposables an affordable option for many. Frequent replacement reducesthe risk of eye infection and discomfort. Experts advise that you see your eye doctor at least yearly. Ask about advances in contact lens technology. Then comparison shop before making yourlens purchase.