How to Buy Contact Lenses Online

Purchasing new or replacement contact lenses can become a pricey chore, but shopping for them online can save you time and money. Online retailers offer deals on most name-brand contact lenses and they'll ship directly to you. Here's how to see your way clearly to the best places to buy contact lenses online.

Things You'll Need

• Your contact lens prescription
• Contact information for your eyecare professional

Instructions

1. Use an Internet search engine to identify several potential sites where you can buy contact lenses online.

2. Navigate to the first online retailer on your list of possibilities. Search its offerings for your preferred brand of contact lens.

3. Go to the site's product information and pricing page for your brand. Double check the information to be sure it's what you're looking for.

4. Check the price comparison, return policy and product availability so that you can compare this information with other sites.

5. Create a new bookmarks folder for contact lens sellers, and add this pricing page to it. This will make it easier to compare prices among several online retailers.

6. Repeat Steps 2-5 for several online retailers. Refer to your bookmarks folder to compare prices (including shipping costs) among the possibilities you've identified.

7. Make your choice. Enter your personal information to set up an online account. You will be asked to enter your prescription information and options for your left and right eye (base curve, diameter, power) and the quantity of contact lenses you want to buy. Supply your eyecare provider's information, too. Then follow the steps to check out and complete your purchase.

Tips & Warnings

• For the best deal and to save on repeat shipping charges, order several pairs of extended-wear lenses or a large supply of disposable lenses at once.

• Federal law requires all contact lens retailers to verify your contact lens prescription with the appropriate eyecare professional.