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[mightymegatron]

Does anyone know where I can buy a good set of cosmetic contact lenses?

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[reapsthewind]

Please tell me you have an existing prescription or something or at least know your base curvature. Otherwise we'll have to do this the hard way. Unless someone on the network is secretly an ophthalmologist.

... also I'm already assuming this is because of a... fuck it, let's call 'em Echoes. Echo or whatever.

[mightymegatron]

I could call up my usual eye doctor and ask him. He probably knows. Tell him I'm curious or something.

And yes. One of those.

[reapsthewind]

Well, hopefully. If you haven't been actually fitted for them before and you don't have a prescription, it gets much harder.

... this is a bad idea but if your base curve matches mine I could probably get you a pair of plano lenses using my prescription.

[mightymegatron]

I don't really need corrective ones. Does the curve matter all that much?

[reapsthewind]

Yeah, actually; the base curve measures the actual shape of your eyeball and has nothing to do with the corrective power of the lens. You need it for plano ones too. Like... everyone's eyeball has a shape, right? It's important so the lens actually fits your eye and feels comfortable, and for oxygen exchange back and forth.

I mean oxygen exchange is less of a problem for me personally I guess, but it also prevents tears and makes it so they don't slide around, which IS important.

[masterofbling]

France.

[mightymegatron]

Yes, I'm going to fly to France for a pair of contacts.

[masterofbling]

There's always shipping.

[mightymegatron]

I suppose, but it still seems an awfully long way to go. Couldn't I order some domestically?

[masterofbling]

You could but it wouldn't exactly be the best, would it?

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[ursoreckless]

What color are you looking for? Do you have a prescription?

[mightymegatron]

Hazel. And no, I don't. My eyesight is actually quite good and I haven't needed them before.

[ursoreckless]

You can check out one of the otaku stores for cosplay. They cater to people needing special costumes.

[mightymegatron]

Ah, I can unleash my inner geek. Maybe I can make Chris take me.

[ursoreckless]

Try the Neko Doki Doki store on the West End. They set me up with a sweet pleather costume a couple weeks ago and I remember that they had a huge selection of skin and hair dyes as well as different contacts.

[mightymegatron]

You've been exceedingly helpful; thank you.

[ursoreckless]

Just be careful of the salesclerks. They're a bit touchy-feely. Good luck in finding what you need.

[mightymegatron]

I'm sure I'll find something appropriate.

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[abidan]

Isn't that what Google's for?

[mightymegatron]

That was my second choice. after all, you're all so well-informed!