Did you know that about 11 million people in the United States above 12 years require corrective lenses?

There is a lot of convenience in being able to buy your contact lenses online. You only need to have your prescription, and you can get your contacts from an online shop. Online contact lens shops offer generic and brand prescription contact lenses. A prescription will have information indicating a suitable lens with the brand. 

Here are a few things you should know about buying contact lenses online.

How Do You Purchase Contacts Online?

The first thing you need to purchase contact lenses online is an up-to-date prescription. You can get your prescription from your eye doctor after an eye checkup. But if you do not have a prescription, some online stores include a service to locate a doctor. Some online stores also offer appointments at their stores.

The FDA suggests that you should only use an up-to-date prescription and not an older one. This will ensure that your eye health is guaranteed. You should be aware of when an existing prescription expires so that you can go in for a new one.

What to Be Aware of When Purchasing Contact Lenses Online

Several factors play a part in purchasing contacts online. They are:

Price

Prices for contact lenses vary with retailers and the brand of lenses. You can review different sites and retailers until you find the right price for you. 

Options for Ordering

There are various types of contacts on the market. There are daily disposable lenses worn only once, and there are extended wear lenses as well. There are also long-term lenses that you can wear for up to a month. All these lenses have different prices and dictate the number of boxes you should order.

The Reputation of the Brand

Two main factors go with the reputation of the brand. One is the contact lens brand—what are the reviews like? Another is the retailer—how is their service based on reviews? You should be aware of any company that supplies contacts that fail to match the brand you order.

Personal Needs

It would help if you talked with your eye doctor to find the option that fits you well. You might prefer daily disposable lenses, or maybe you are comfortable with RGP lenses. Your eye doctor will be able to guide you on which lenses you should go for.

Where to Buy Contacts Online

There are many retailers and online shops that offer contact lenses. They differ greatly, from the quality of service to those that accept insurance. Choosing one will depend on what you want most.
 

• Clarity Vision

You can find this group of eye care professionals in different locations in North Carolina and Virginia. They provide innovative corrective lenses and top-quality designer frames made by industry leaders that give the best fit and look.

• 1800Contacts

This online shop offers convenient subscription services to its customers. They also provide many brands.

• Contacts Direct

This store makes it easy to utilize your vision insurance to get contacts. They also have a good selection of brands.

• Warby Parker

This store offers subscription services as well as single-order contacts. They also have a good selection of brands to choose from.
 

• LensCrafters

This store provides full service, including eye exams at their stores. They will also allow you to use your insurance and will only charge copays.

For more on contact lenses, call (757) 638-2015 to reach our office Enochs Eye Care, Clarity Vision of Suffolk.