How to save on contact lenses
A few simple tips to save $200–400
Buy your contacts online
To buy contact lenses online or in-store you have to have a valid prescription. Without a valid prescription you can’t buy contact lenses. As usual your optometrist offer you to buy contact lenses from office after eye exam but you must know that In accordance with Federal Regulation you have right to get your prescription and buy contacts anywhere you want. Buying contact lenses online is much cheaper. As usual you can save 50% on the same lenses.
Compare prices on your brand
As usual online prices on specific brand are very different as stores compete hard to gain new customer and you can use this. Always compare prices before and calculate shipping/handling fees and discounts as it can have big impact on final price. You can also use price comparison tools like Contactsprice to find the cheapest price. Then if you know the best price on you brand you can ask your optometrist to match the price or ask 1800-contacts to beat the price (they offer best price guarantee) or just buy from where you have find the cheapest price if this store have good reviews.