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From: beth@umcp-cs.UUCP (Beth Katz)
Newsgroups: net.med
Subject: Getting contacts
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Date: Tue, 13-Nov-84 12:47:30 EST
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Posted: Tue Nov 13 12:47:30 1984
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Paying more than $300 for standard (for plain nearsightedness) contacts is
probably absurd.  My original pair of soft lenses cost about that much seven
years ago and followup visits were included.

I recently bought extended-wear lenses from a chain "dispensery" under a
special deal.  $90, yes ninety, covered the eye exam by an optometrist, the
contacts, a care kit, and a year's followup visits.  I believe their usual
price is around $150 for this deal.  I've been pleased with my care at this
place.

Shop around.  Ask your friends where they bought their contacts.  I think you
can get good care at some of the "dispenseries," but you might want to go to
a private optometrist.  But still check the person out with friends.  I can't
believe that the Washington DC area is the only place to get good deals on
contacts.

:-) What do you get for $900?  Designer contacts?  :-)

Beth Katz
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