> My optometrist wants me to try a new kind of contact lens. My optometrist wanted me to as well. When I wasn't sure, he was nice enough to offer a prescripti

> My optometrist wants me to try a new kind of contact lens. My optometrist wanted me to as well. When I wasn't sure, he was nice enough to offer a prescription for both, so I could make the choice later. That obviously doesn't work in every case of unknown cost, and doesn't really change your point, but I thought it was worth pointing out as a nice tip for anyone in the same situation in the future.