Contact Lens Cost Cutting article discussion

Former_MSE_Lawrence

This thread is specifically for discussion of the updated article:

Contact lens and laser eye surgery cost cutting

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beadwitched

The price you quote for monthly coloured lenses from contactlenses.co.uk is for a box of 2 lenses, not 2 pairs. I'm sure most lens wearers know this already, but just wanted to point this out. I buy from lensbase.com - £10.50 for 1 box (2 lenses), slightly cheaper if you buy more. Be aware that if each eye is not the same prescription, you would have to buy 2 boxes minimum (2 pairs £21). P+P is included

phaemon

I've switched from using Focus Dailies to the daysoft ones. I actually prefer the daysoft ones and they are a fair bit cheaper (£13.98 a month, or you can get 3 months for £40 I think).

Also, they have four days' worth outside the main boxes, so you can try them out and if you don't like, just send them back. I'd meant to post about these earlier, but I wasn't sure where these things are supposed to be posted.

Oh well, I hopefully joining these forums will get me in gear to get my bank charges back...

Debi_2

The info about Boots own brand dailies is incorrect. They use Ciba Vision Focus Dailies not Bausch and Lomb soflens. They have just launched a Boots premium daily disposable which are Focus Dailies All Day Comfort.

dellwear

I find visiondirect.com very good - they also do a discount code regularly.

Currently the code is "fall15" for 15% off your bill

I just ordered a years worth of Focus Dailys for ~£130

That combined with the mail in rebates that they offer to US citizens (but will give you too if you ring the head office) they tend to work out the cheapest!:T

pleiades_2

I've always used Specsavers whom I've found very good. I'm currently using the easyvision elite monthly silicone hydrogel lenses which are £13 a month including the cleaning solution.

And an added bonus is if you pay your contact lenses by direct debit you get money off your glasses (either £30 or 30% - can't remember which!).

agnes_2

Hello I am very interested to find out if I can get my lenses cheaper. I wear Variofocul contact lenses. I cannot find any reference to these can you help?

dellwear

Agnes wrote: »

Hello I am very interested to find out if I can get my lenses cheaper. I wear Variofocul contact lenses. I cannot find any reference to these can you help?

Try https://www.visiondirect.com

As above you can use the code "fall15" for an extra 15% off

agnes_2

Thanks for that dellwear, I will look into that . cheers

cdownton

Hi
I agree with the poster who talked about Specsavers. I've been with them for a good few years and whilst some branches are pretty hopeless, you do get very similar prices for contacts as the online stores.
They even sell direct on their website and if I'm not mistaken that's the same price as in store - where you'll get checkups and emergencies included. For acuvue it's the difference of about £8 every three months - I think this is worth paying for peace of mind that you can go and talk to someone if something is wrong. When you see the optician they can also talk to you professionally about changing lenses, trying new ones etc - you won't get that through a website!
That's my view anyway!
Christian

liz_bartun

Hi. If you are registered with ASDA opticians and buy your lenses through ASDA website, you get a voucher for a free aftercare appointment. Quids in!! I buy Ciba Vision Night & Day at half the price Optical Express wanted me to pay through their branch. I pay £78 for 6 months supply of lenses and can earn £1.95 through Quidco too.

Liz