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Contact lenses are thin, curved plastic lenses designed to be worn directly on the eye to correct vision problems or for cosmetic reasons. They are an alternative to wearing eyeglasses.
Most optical shops and eyewear retailers that sell glasses in Koreatown also sell contact lenses.
Among popular brands are Acuvue, Air Optix, Biofinity, Bausch & Lomb, and CooperVision.
To purchase contact lenses anywhere in the United States, you will need a valid prescription from an optometrist or ophthalmologist. The prescription specifies the lens parameters and replacement schedule.
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Different from other countries, in the United States it is illegal to sell contact lenses of any kind without a valid prescription. This includes cosmetic/decorative lenses.
A few people may try buying contact lenses from unauthorized online sources like Craigslist or other marketplaces. This practice, however, is against federal law and regulations enforced by the FDA and FTC.
In Koreatown, the cost of getting a prescription for contact lenses runs about 70 dollars.
