Softview lenses can be ordered online
UV Softview contact lenses can be ordered online but it is important to know exactly which contacts you need because several brands of contacts have similar names. Ordering this type of lens online can be easy but you should take time to confirm all the details of your prescription.
Instructions
1. Determine which brand of Softview lenses you want to buy. There are several manufacturers with similar names.
The common lens called Softview is a "store" brand made by Ocular Science. It is called Softview 38 or Softview 55 and is the exact same lens as the Biomedics 55 Premier or Biomedics 38 lens but is sold under the name Softview by chains like 1800getlens.com or justlenses.com, many eye doctors and optical chains. These lenses don't have UV in the title.
The other type of Softview lens that is prescribed is made by a company in Israel called Hanita Lens and while distributed worldwide, is more common in the Middle East. Hanita makes lenses called Softview UV but these are not usually prescribed in the Western world.
If you are unsure which lens you have, verify your type with your eye doctor.
2. Find the right seller. Once you determine your specific kind of Softview contact, you can find many companies online that sell lenses, such as 1800contacts.com and Lens.com. Most online sellers stock multiple types of lenses at reasonable prices.
3. Go to the order screen. On your written prescription, locate the power of both lenses. All optical prescriptions are written as OD and OS; OD is for the right eye, OS is for the left eye. Locate the expiration date of your prescription. Contact lenses can only be ordered before the expiration date, which is normally located near the doctor's signature. There is usually a drop-down menu for lens type and manufacturer. This is where you will find and enter the Softview name.
4. Enter the power, base curve (B.C.) and diameter (Dia.) for each lens on the order screen. Also enter the number of boxes you want for each eye.
5. Fill out your personal contact and shipping information. Reputable online contact lens sellers also require that you enter the name, location and phone number of your eye doctor to ensure accuracy. Most sites have searches available if you do not know your doctor's number. The online seller will usually phone your eye doctor within one day to verify your prescription. You also have the option of faxing a written prescription to the online seller.
6. Submit payment. Most companies accept credit card, debit card or checking account information.
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