Read this tip to make your life smarter, better, faster and wiser. LifeTips is the place to go when you need to know about Contact Lens Prescriptions and other Contact Lens topics.

Is a contact lens prescription different than a glasses prescription?

Contact Lens Prescriptions vs. Eyeglass Prescriptions

A contact lens prescription is very different than an eyeglass prescription. In addition to the lens power, your contact lens prescription contains several other pieces of information related to the size of the lens. These will include base curve, diameter, power, and experation date. Toric and bifocal contact lenses also contain more numbers specific to those types of lenses.

Comments

Nobody has commented on this tip yet. Be the first.

Ask a Question

Not finding the advice and tips you need on this Contact Lens Tip Site? Request a Tip Now!

Guru Spotlight

George Sayour

Ever wonder how you could make your life better and more fun? So have tens of millions of fans who have turned to LifeTips for answers over the past decade. We keep the tips, advice, books, podcasts and writing services flowing, so you can keep your life and business growing in the right direction. Upward!