contact lens discussion thread (merged)

hieveryone

Just wanted to add that I think different coloured eyes look lovely - do you not like them?

missmontana

Yeah I like them, but just fancy a change! I was hoping to get them cheaper online, rather than going to the opticians, but I'll ask next time I'm passing.

GlasweJen

Don't buy your supply at the optician, just ask for a colour fitting. As you're already a contacts customer they should fit with trials and then sign you off as being competent (unless you wear dailies and go for monthly lenses). My prescription is for both ciba freshlook and johnson and johnson acuvue oasys. The coloured ones have a limited range of base curves and diameters so i'm usually an 8.4/14.4 but freshlook are 8.6/13.8 so they don't feel "right" but i can see with them and don't wear them for long anyway so it doesn't matter much.

richardc1983

Can anyone advise cheapest places online to buy contact lenses.

Thank you.

belfastgirl23

Recently had a trial for contact lenses at Boots. I don't think I'm likely to wear them every day and Boots suggested going on to a £15 direct debit per month which would give me a pack of 30 lenses every three months but would also cover all eye tests and checkups and entitle me to half price glasses. I've been trying to track down this scheme on the net to compare it (she called it the BVP scheme) cut no luck. Does anyone do this? Or similar? I do know that it would be cheaper to order lenses online but thought the free eye tests etc might make it worthwhile.

Any views or suggestions very welcome

mouthscradle

Try asking at Asda opticians, they do a similar thing which works out cheaper usually and more convenient as you just get them as and when you need them rather than being stuck on a set amount every month/3 months. It's not a direct debit. Asda also give free lens checks etc once you're a patient.

donteatthat

Is it £15 for 3 x 30 pairs lenses? If it's just 30 per 3 months that sounds expensive.
I ask for a copy of my prescriptions (which they are entitled to give you) and order the lenses via quidco. I then pay for my checks as I'm recommended to have them (once per year from Specsavers)

pmduk

belfastgirl23 wrote: »

Recently had a trial for contact lenses at Boots. I don't think I'm likely to wear them every day and Boots suggested going on to a £15 direct debit per month which would give me a pack of 30 lenses every three months but would also cover all eye tests and checkups and entitle me to half price glasses. I've been trying to track down this scheme on the net to compare it (she called it the BVP scheme) cut no luck. Does anyone do this? Or similar? I do know that it would be cheaper to order lenses online but thought the free eye tests etc might make it worthwhile.

Any views or suggestions very welcome

That's the deal I get from specsavers, although my direct debit is only £9 a month. I could perhaps save about £5 am month just buying the lenses online, but I'm happy to pay the extra for the convenience of having all my follow-ups free of charge. Perhaps in a couple of years time I may want to save the cash, but I've only worn lenses for less that a year.

Firebird

Would anyone know if I can buy gas permeable lenses online. I am going for new lenses soon from my optician who uses Scotlens. I was hoping to buy a spare pair online but don't know which manufacturer to use that would be similiar to the lenses from Scotlens.

custardy

Firebird wrote: »

Would anyone know if I can buy gas permeable lenses online. I am going for new lenses soon from my optician who uses Scotlens. I was hoping to buy a spare pair online but don't know which manufacturer to use that would be similiar to the lenses from Scotlens.

just goggle it

this was my first hit

http://www.lenscatalogue.co.uk/types-of-contact-lenses.asp?CategoryName=RGP&CategoryID=7