If you want the best prices on contact lenses, we’ve got you covered. We scoured the internet to find the current best deals on contacts and here’s what we found. Just keep in mind, these deals don’t always last long, so while we share the best prices, we will also teach you how we found the best contact deals.
We searched every brand from 1-800 Contacts to really fishy sites that we’re pretty sure will never send you what you ordered. As of 2024, the cheapest place to get contacts are Opticontacts.com and Costco.com. For the sake of comparison, peep these prices:
Opticontacts: Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism
4 Boxes (24 lenses): $115.78
Costco.com: Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism
4 Boxes (24 lenses): $131.48
These prices are current as of March 25, 2024. However, here’s what we recommend doing to get even better savings.
You can do this in three different ways. 1. You can sign up via email, share your phone number or simply put opticontacts coupon codes (or wherever) so that you can get the absolute best discount coupon code.
Here’s the deal: buying in bulk usually cuts costs. If your prescription is stable (as in, your eyes have promised to stay the same for a while), consider stocking up. This is definitely the move if they are offering a discount that is too good to pass up.
Consider subscribing. No, not to another streaming service – to a contact lens subscription. Many online retailers offer discounts if you subscribe for automatic refills. It’s like getting a birthday gift every few months, but you pay for it and it helps you see. Win-win?
Free trials are not just for software or your gym’s Zumba class. Many manufacturers offer trial lenses for free. This is your chance to test drive different brands and find the one that feels like a cloud on your cornea (in a good way).
Now, hear us out. You can skip your annual exam and just renew your prescription online for $20 bucks. If this is the first time you are hearing about this, that sucks for you but also, it’s great news! You don’t need to pay $100+ dollars every year to renew your prescription and you save yourself a trip to the optometrist. But, keep in mind that if your eye-health is constantly shifting, it’s best you see your optometrist. If your vision is consistent, you can renew your prescription at Walgreens, 1800 Contacts or Warby Parker just to name a few.
People are usually shocked to learn about this. Pretty much at any brick-and-mortar store, you can negotiate price. Don’t be shy to ask for a price match or a better deal. The worst they can say is no, right?
If you’re a student, teacher, or somehow affiliated with education, there might be special discounts just for you. It’s like a secret society, but instead of secret handshakes, you get cheaper contact lenses.
Most of us probably have our favorite brand but in this economy, consider using a cheaper brand that still feels great on your eyes. Switching brands – after consulting with your eye care provider, of course – could lead to savings. Be adventurous!
Taking care of your lenses can extend their life, meaning you buy less often. It’s like nurturing a pet, but in this case the pets are your eyeballs. Clean and store them as advised, and they’ll stick around longer, saving you money. We currently use 2-week disposable contacts and not ashamed to admit that we use them for a little bit longer than advised (but we don’t advise you do that).
Set up price alerts for your favorite brands or stores. It’s like having a personal pirate detective scouring the internet for deals for you.
Last but not least, dive into reviews and forums. In the past, we have had the displeasure of trusting a brand where 1. They took our money, and we never received our order. 2. We received our order, but the contacts were these ghetto-looking trial contacts that looked expired (Yeah, what the heck!). Trust your fellow vision-impaired person and their experiences with big and small brands.
Whew! There you go, the SaveSensei strategy on how to find the most affordable contacts that will keep your wallet happy while keeping the world in focus. Remember, it’s all about smart shopping, not sacrificing quality for cost. Your eyes are worth the extra effort – after all, they’re your windows to the world (or at least to this article).
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