Purchasing contact lenses via the Internet is almost always less expensive than buying them from your eye doctor. In addition, you get a wider selection of brands and lens types that might not be available in Canada and the majority of eye doctors have available. Also when you choose to buy online, you can look for ratings from other consumers which can help you decide on a store and/or product. Not only that, but many online sellers have money saving coupons available that can save you as much as 15 percent off the regular price. AC Lens, is one such company, that provides coupons for their shoppers. Check their site often to see their latest coupon offers.
When prepared to purchase your contacts through the Internet, there is some information you will need to know. First, you will need to know the proper contact lens prescription and your brand name. Then, you'll need to select a vendor to buy from. Once you do that, ordering is a breeze. All you do to place your order is enter the base curve and prescription strength into the appropriate fields. You will also need to specify quantity. It should be noted that buying in bulk can often save you money through incentives like free shipping and percent-off discounts.
As you can see, it is possible to save money on contact lenses by using the Internet to shop. So many contact lens retailers offer free shipping, which is about the same as gas money to drive to the eye doctor's office. The quality of contact lens is the same, whether you get them from the eye doctor or an online store. The only difference is the price. So, to recap, when you buy contacts online you get the benefits of lower prices, convenient shipping, vast selection and the same quality and brand names as always. The only disadvantage might be to a new contact lens wearer who requires direction from their eye doctor when it comes to choosing a brand and learning to insert and remove the lenses.
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