Money-saving tips: easy ways to buy contact lenses without getting broke

If you are among the people who don’t need to wear eyeglasses or lenses, consider yourself lucky. It isn’t exactly fun or cheap to go on monthly check-ups and getting a fresh set of corrective lenses or glasses every time your vision increases or goes down.

Though one must invest in eye glasses, corrective lenses and medical care in order to correct their vision, there are a few ways you can keep the costs down.

We have pulled together a few money saving tips that will soften the blow to your finances next time you buy contacts or glasses.

Buy online: If you browse thoroughly, you may find that many websites are selling contacts way less than your doctor. Particularly, if you buy in bulk, let’s say for 12months supply in one go, you’ll for sure get bigger discounts. However, make sure to not only save money when buying contact lenses online but also buy your lenses from a trusted online company that can offer customer service or return, if required.

Get a free test: There’s no denying the fact that flyers and leaflets coming through the door end up in the dustbin. However, it may be possible that with every flyer that heads straight to the dustbin, your chances of getting a free test also get wasted. Make sure to browse through leaflets, flyers or a local newspaper as opticians often send out vouchers for free eye tests.

Compare counts: Buying a single box of contacts is much more expensive than buying a year supply. Make sure to test the lenses before investing in an entire year’s worth of contacts. Moreover, monthly disposable can prove to be cheaper than dailies, depending on how often you wear them.

Doctor’s brand or branded: You buy your doctor’s prescribed brand lenses, thinking it costs you less than the branded ones. But are you sure, you are saving here? Maybe not! Before investing in your doctor’s prescribed brand lenses, consider looking at what prices original brand manufacturers are selling their lenses online.

Check online seller’s credentials: From years, you have been buying your lenses from the same high street optician and if now someone asks you to switch online to buy the same, you obviously feel sceptical. That’s why, if you want to give online sellers a shot, make sure to buy from the professional well-known sellers only.

Eye care is essential: The best way to save money on contact lenses is to look after your eyes. It is important you get regular eye check-ups and tests to ensure that your lenses are right for you. Also, you will need an updated prescription to buy contact lenses in Australia. Better keep up with your yearly check-ups.

The high street opticians might be offering you the known brand lenses at a more expensive rate. If that’s the case, you are obviously at loss as you can easily pick the brand lenses online at a much cheaper rate. So, rather than spending blindly on high-street stores, take a look online and save yourself from spending more than enough on lenses.

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