Where can I buy cheap contacts? Go online, of course

Contact lenses can be purchased over the phone, through the mail or at your local drugstore. But did you know you also can purchase them online? Many online sites offer the exact contact lenses prescribed to you by your eye care professional. The difference: Online sites are able to offer the lenses at savings of up to 70 percent compared to retail outlets. The online sites offer discounts, rebates and, in many cases, free shipping. So, the next time you need a new pair of contacts and you ask yourself, "Where can I buy cheap contacts online?", check out the web.

Shopping for cheap contact lenses online

One option when purchasing contact lenses online is to go directly to a lens supplier who you are familiar with or who is recommended to you by your eye care professional. Also, a variety of reliable online sites are available, including www.1800contacts.com and www.visiondirect.com. These sites also have 800-numbers for easy calling if you prefer to order over the phone or if you have any questions. You also can buy cheap contact lenses using the product menu at right.

Types of contacts available at discounted prices include one- to two-week disposables, bifocal lenses, color lenses, daily disposables, monthly disposables, rigid gas permeables, special effects lenses, toric lenses and more.

Buying discounted contact lenses online

Don't buy your lenses from any supplier that does not require a valid prescription. Contact lenses require a prescription in order to fit well and work properly.

For more information about buying cheap contact lenses, see our product menu at right.

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