Valid Prescription Checklist
Valid Prescription
Checklist
The importance of a valid prescription
An eye prescription is crucial for getting the right glasses or contact lenses.
Apart from your up-to-date vision correction values, a prescription needs to have three other elements
to be considered valid and approved for the purchase of prescription lenses.
The importance of a valid prescription
An eye prescription is crucial for getting the right glasses or contact lenses.
Apart from your up-to-date vision correction values, a prescription needs to have three other elements to be considered valid, and approved for the purchase of prescription lenses.
1. Date the prescription exam was performed
The date of the exam serves an important purpose: it proves that your prescription is up-to-date and accurately addresses your vision needs. If the exam took place over two years ago, the prescription is considered invalid.
In this case, you’ll need to book an eye exam and get a new prescription.
1. Date the prescription exam was performed
The date of the exam serves an important purpose: it proves that your prescription is up-to-date and accurately addresses your vision needs.
If the exam took place over two years ago, the prescription is considered invalid. In this case, you’ll need to book an eye exam and get a new prescription.
2. Optometrist's name
The optometrist’s name on your prescription is more than just ink on paper. It signifies to us that a professional has assessed your vision.
This further assures us that when your lenses are being made, they’ll be customized to fit your individual requirements perfectly.
2. Optometrist's name
The optometrist’s name on your prescription is more than just ink on paper. It signifies to us that a professional has assessed your vision.
This further assures us that when your lenses are being made, they’ll be customized to fit your individual requirements perfectly.
3. Store details
The name and address of the optical store where your eye test was performed confirms that the service is legitimate and accountable.
3. Store details
The name and address of the optical store where your eye test was performed confirms that the service is legitimate and accountable.
Always submit a fully valid prescription
Always submit a fully valid prescription
Our optical experts
Maria Horan FBDO
Dispensing optician
Maria holds a BSc Honours in Ophthalmic Dispensing and has over 17 years of optical experience.
Sharlene McKeeman FBDO
Dispensing optician
Sharlene is a qualified dispensing optician and member of the Association of British Dispensing Opticians.
Neggie Saadatpay-Wright
Dispensing Optician
Neggie Saadatpay-Wright is an ABO-certified optician with over 17 years of experience in the optical industry.
Dheeran Makadia
Optometrist
Dheeran is a qualified optometrist, a member of Optometry Australia, and registered with AHPRA.
FAQs
You can obtain a valid eye prescription by scheduling an eye examination with an optometrist or ophthalmologist. During the exam, the eye care professional will assess your vision and eye health and determine your prescription needs.
No, expired eye prescriptions are not considered valid for purchasing new eyeglasses or contact lenses. It's important to have regular eye exams to ensure your prescription is up-to-date and accurately reflects your vision needs.
Using an invalid eye prescription can result in discomfort, blurry vision, eye strain, and headaches due to improper vision correction.
If your eye prescription is lost, contact the optometrist or ophthalmologist who conducted your eye examination. They can provide you with a duplicate copy of your prescription to ensure you can obtain the necessary eyewear.