Contact Lens Wearers

Deanie · ‎03-09-2010

I looked up forum topics and the last thread was from 2010, so I decided to open a new one. My lenses are multi focal and my optometrist will not match the price for the Internet. I am talking that the office is charging over 100 dollars more. My question is which is the best Internet for lenses? I looked at Lens.com and they have good reviews plus the price is very reasonable. I do know that lens prices were controlled by optometrist for years and since that issue is no longer valid the Internet has taken the price competition in a really positive way for the consumer. Any suggestions?

FrostyBabe1 · ‎05-09-2016

I wear two different types of multi-focal lenses. The price of my daily disposables (Clariti 1 Day) is controlled by the manufacturer so it doesn't matter where I get them. My opthamologist suggested Walgreen if I wanted to buy the 30 day use lenses (PureVision 2) on line. Walgreen did have a good price, but I found another local optical shop that would sell them for slightly less. My doc said that of all of the on-line sources that his patients use, 1-800-Contacts and Lens.com made the MOST mistakes with orders.

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lolakimono · ‎03-29-2012

@Deanie

I don't wear glasses or lenses, but maybe this would be helpful. It's for glasses, but I assume that you can also trust the sites they recommend for purchasing your lenses.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/eyeglass-stores/buying-guide.htm

meem120 · ‎03-09-2010

Coastalcontacts.com. Have used them for years,at least 18. Excellent services and prices. No screw ups. Very reliable.

Jayhawk Girl · ‎10-25-2011

Great timing of your topic. I just bought a six pack of multifocal contacts, from my doctor, and they cost me $160. I about fell off my high heels when I heard that. So, $320 per year? That's insane. Thanks for the info.

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Deanie · ‎03-09-2010

Mine was 170.00 plus tax? Internet prices were in and about 70 for the same. For 6 months. I am going to try Coastal lenses.

last mango · ‎07-17-2010

If you are a Costco member they are another great source for contacts at a cheaper price. I wear Acuvue Oaysis for astigmatism and they are $29.98 a box compared to the $45 a box price that my eye doctor charges. They fought some sort of legislation that allowed them to price their contacts as they saw fit not what the manufacturer wanted. I read a bit about it in one of the recent Costco Insider magazines-- maybe October or November edition? I can't remember now sorry!

If you are a member they can be a good source, I don't know if Sam's Club has the same option, but a call to them couldn't hurt. Good Luck!

sarahjaney · ‎03-13-2014

@last mango wrote:
If you are a Costco member they are another great source for contacts at a cheaper price. I wear Acuvue Oaysis for astigmatism and they are $29.98 a box compared to the $45 a box price that my eye doctor charges. They fought some sort of legislation that allowed them to price their contacts as they saw fit not what the manufacturer wanted. I read a bit about it in one of the recent Costco Insider magazines-- maybe October or November edition? I can't remember now sorry!

If you are a member they can be a good source, I don't know if Sam's Club has the same option, but a call to them couldn't hurt. Good Luck!

Sams Club used to have similar deals.

minnietwinnie · ‎06-30-2013

Walmart had a good optical department in the past as did Sears.

Deanie · ‎03-09-2010

Just ordered from Coastal. Got a discount due to a first time buyer. I am not a memeber of Sams, or Costco . They should be in in 10 days or so. Shipping was free and it was significcantly less than my doctors office. So, time will ttell. Keeping my fingers crossed.