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Article: Buying Contact Lenses on the Internet, by Phone or by Mail: Questions and Answers.(Pamphlet)
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- Pamphlet by: Food and Drug Administration
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- May 1, 2001
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Buying Contact Lenses on the Internet, by Phone or by Mail: Questions and Answers
The FDA wants you to be a wise consumer if you buy contact lenses, an FDA-regulated product, on the Internet, over the phone or by mail. While such purchases are often a convenient and economical way to get lenses, Internet, phone, or mail orders require consumers to exercise some caution. The following questions and answers should help you take simple precautions to make your Internet, phone or mail purchase safe and effective for you.
What do I need to consider when buying contact lenses on the Internet, by phone or by mail?
* Is my contact lens prescription ...