Friday, March 5, 2010

About Buying Contacts Online And What To Expect

By Adriana Noton

If you often find yourself forgetting to call in your contact lens prescriptions or it is just becoming an issue to find the time to order them from the office, perhaps you should consider some other options. A great option to consider is to purchase your contacts online. By doing this you can save some money in the meantime and also keep track of your contact prescriptions. Here's a general overview of what you can expect.

In general there are a lot of sites that you can choose from. Everyone's main concern is whether or not a site can trusted or not. There are many sites on the internet that are dedicated lens providers. You should take the time to do some research and see what options are best for you. Opt for a site that will not only be reliable but also capable of sending your order to you in a timely manner.

Depending on the optometrist that you go to, some already have sites that they prefer to work with for their patients. If this is the case, you can sometimes get a decent discount on the price that you pay in comparison to what you might usually pay at the optometrist's office. This can also be a reasonable way for you to find out about sites that are trustworthy for purchases. Ask your optometrist if they have any recommendations that they can make.

There are always going to be some websites that will give you a discount in comparison to what price you are used to. You need to know to take the time to make the comparisons between sites and prices you are used to at your optometry office in order to ensure you get the best deal. You should also be aware that even sites with great prices might not have the prescription you need in stock.

One of the main concerns is to purchase from a site that actually checks on prescriptions individually. For the most part, it is illegal to purchase or sell prescription lenses to individuals that do not have the prescription for them. Generally, you know the site you are shopping at is secure if they ask for this information. Generally the company will ask for a copy of the information from either you or your doctor.

You should realize that some of the fees that you will pay for shipping will affect the price range. While you do have the convenience of receiving faster shipping in some circumstances, this can affect your price you pay for your lenses. Lenses that were at a discounted or low price can easily return to the usual price once you factor in shipping charges.

Prices that you might pay for lenses can also vary by your insurance. There are some sites that will give you a better price for your lenses without the use of your insurance. Alternatively, there are other sites that will give you the better price for using your insurance. You can also sometimes get a good deal for buying your contacts in multiple packs for the month or year instead of just what you may need currently. Take the time to compare all of your options.

Considering some of the above information can help you make a wise decision when purchasing contacts online. The choice can be particularly useful for keeping in stock on your prescription throughout the year. For some people, it can make keeping up with lens prescriptions more convenient.

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