subject: The Best Way To Buy Contact Lenses [print this page] Since I was about 10 years old, I have worn glasses or contact lenses. The technology behind contact lenses have advanced quite a bit, and it seems they get better each year. The latest contact lens brands provide plenty of oxygen to your eyes and are very comfortable to wear. The latest trend seems to be purchasing lenses over the Internet. I am definitely a fan of doing this. Lens.com is one of the stores that I particularly like because of their affordable pricing. You can even get a Lens.com coupon online, which will give you special discounts.
So what brand should you choose? In general, I feel that the more expensive brands are the way to go. Not only are the high end brands extremely comfortable and better for your eyes, they are also convenient, since many are disposable after a week or a month. Disposable lenses means that you put on new ones often, and you will usually have a pretty new pair on.
Originally, I always got my lenses at the optometrist's office. I figured I was getting a good deal there. It wasn't until I started looking for lenses online that I discovered how much more I can save. I have routinely paid half of what doctor's offices charge by buying online.
A copy of your prescription is normally provided to you by your optometrist when you get your eyes examined. Armed with your prescription, you will be ready to place an online contact lens order. Many stores will even accept your order as long as you simply provide your doctor's name and location. So long as you provide this information, Lens.com, for example, will call your doctor and verify your prescription on your behalf.
My plan had always be to one day correct my vision using surgery. But seeing that the price of lenses online are so reasonable, and because the latest brands are extremely comfortable, I am probably not going to bother.
