Ways to Save Money on Contacts

New contact wearers may be able to get free samples from the eye doctor. That lets patients try out different brands and decide if contacts are for them before spending money on a full order. Another way is to go to an optical retailer that has special offers on the brand preferred. This will not be available long-term, but will help with initial costs.

Buying Contact Lenses Online will also save money and make the costs affordable. The discount can be as high as forty percent compared to physical retailers. Website operators can often get lenses directly from the manufacturer, which eliminates the need to mark up prices. Low overhead costs and volume sales also contribute to the low pricing.

Compare Websites

The multitude of websites offering reduced pricing for lenses can be overwhelming to shoppers. Mixed in with legitimate sites are scam sites that advertise name brand products but provide counterfeit ones instead. Choose carefully to protect the eyes and the wallet. Read reviews, find out how long the site has been operational, and verify the identifying information indicated on the site.

Pricing, selection, and customer service will be different for each site. Conduct some research before placing an order. Visit several sites to see what is offered, what shipping will cost, and how long it takes to process an order. The first order should be for the minimal amount of lenses allowed to determine if the site will work for you.

Explore pricing on eye drops, solutions, and cases for contacts while on those sites. Many offer those products and accessories at lower pricing than the department store. It will also prevent the hassle of entering a superstore just to get eye care products.

Save Money Safely

Some patients attempt to save money by using contact lenses for longer periods than instructed. That is unwise and could harm the eyesight. Irritation, infection, and scarring can all occur because lenses begin to break down and accumulate germs when used past the expiration date. Vision gets blurry as protein deposits form on the lenses.

Severe damage, such as permanent blindness, can result from constantly wearing lenses against recommended time limits. The eyes are fragile and have multiple components that can be effected by negligence. There are plenty of ways to save money without compromising optical health. It may even be helpful to inquire if manufacturers have assistance programs for patients who have difficulty fitting the cost of contact lenses into the budget.