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Buying Contact Lenses Online or By Mail

FCIC: Buying Contact Lenses Online or By Mail
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Buying Contact Lenses Online or by Mail

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Buying contact lenses on the Internet, by phone, or by mail can be handy. But buyers should beware.

Don't Take a Chance on Using an Old Prescription

Make Sure You Get What You Asked For

Watch out! Some online or mail-order sellers may send you a different brand. Contact lenses may look the same, but materials and shapes change by brand. Be sure you get what you asked for. Make sure that the company gives you this information:

To Report a Problem:

To Learn More:

Visit www.fda.gov/cdrh/consumer/buycontactqa.html
Or call 301-827-3990 to reach the FDA Consumer Affairs Staff in Radiological Health.
Always contact your doctor for medical advice.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Office of Women's Health
October 2003

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