Contacts Online

Contacts can be cheaper online than in stores, especially when you compare the full cost across box sizes, supply length, discounts, rebates, and shipping. Online retailers don't have the same storefront costs as local optical shops, so prices can be lower for the same name-brand lenses your eye doctor prescribed.

The best way to compare prices is to look beyond the box price. Check how long each box lasts, whether a rebate applies, what shipping costs, and what your total will be at checkout. A lower price per box can look appealing, but the better deal is the one that fits your prescription, replacement schedule, and budget.

Lens.com carries one of the largest selections of contact lenses online, covering every major replacement schedule and vision need. Whether you wear daily disposables, biweeklies, or monthlies, we have your brand in stock. We also carry toric lenses for astigmatism, multifocals for presbyopia, extended wear options approved for up to 30 consecutive nights of continuous wear, and color or theatrical contacts for a fun change of look. Your eye doctor prescribes it, we've got it.

Contact lenses aren't one-size-fits-all. The right pair depends on your prescription, eye shape, wearing schedule, comfort needs, and how you use your lenses each day. Lens.com carries contacts for different vision needs, so you can look for the exact lens your eye doctor prescribed or compare options within the same lens type.

Contacts For Nearsightedness Or Farsightedness

Standard soft contact lenses correct nearsightedness or farsightedness by helping light focus properly on the retina. This gives you a clearer vision for daily tasks like reading signs, working on a screen, driving, or moving through your routine without glasses. Popular options include Acuvue, DAILIES, Biofinity, Air Optix, and Bausch + Lomb lenses.

Contacts For Astigmatism

Toric contact lenses are made for people with astigmatism. These lenses have extra prescription values, including cylinder and axis, and a design that helps the lens stay in the right position on your eye. Popular toric options include Biofinity Toric, Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism, and DAILIES TOTAL1 for Astigmatism, but you should order the exact product and values listed on your prescription.

Contacts For Presbyopia

Multifocal contacts are made for presbyopia, a common age-related vision change that makes close-up tasks harder. These lenses help you see across near, middle, and distance ranges in one pair, based on your prescription and lens design. Popular multifocal options include Biofinity Multifocal, DAILIES TOTAL1 Multifocal, and Air Optix plus HydraGlyde Multifocal.

Contacts For Dry Or Sensitive Eyes

Some contact lenses are designed with moisture-focused materials or surface technology for better comfort during wear. Shoppers comparing comfort-focused options often look at lenses like DAILIES TOTAL1, Acuvue Oasys, Biofinity, or Bausch + Lomb ULTRA. If your eyes feel dry, tired, or irritated in contacts, check with your eye doctor before switching products.

Contacts For Eye Color Enhancement

Color contacts change or brighten your eye color while still matching your prescription needs. Air Optix Colors, FreshLook ColorBlends, FreshLook Colors, and Expressions Colors are popular options for shoppers comparing color contact lenses online. Some color lenses have vision correction, while others are plano lenses with no corrective power, but either way, you still need a valid contact lens prescription before ordering.

Cheap contacts don't mean low-quality contacts. It means paying less for the exact same name-brand lenses your eye doctor prescribed. Lens.com operates without the overhead of a physical store, and those savings get passed on to you. Independent price comparisons have found the same box of contacts selling for as much as $26 more per box at competing sites, and over a full year's supply, that gap adds up fast.

Pricing at Lens.com is also transparent, so the price you see is the price you pay, no surprise processing or handling fees at checkout. And when you factor in manufacturer rebates ranging from $50 to $300, the savings get even harder to ignore. If you're comparing prices across sites, always include available rebates in your math for a true apples-to-apples look.

Yes. You need a valid contact lens prescription to buy contacts online, even if you already know your lens brand or only want color contacts with no vision correction. Contact lenses sit directly on your eyes, so your prescription needs to include more than vision power. It should list details like the lens brand, base curve, diameter, and any extra values for astigmatism or multifocal correction.
At Lens.com, you can enter your prescription details at checkout and share your eye doctor's name and phone number. Lens.com can then contact your provider to verify your prescription before processing your order, so you don't have to upload or fax a copy unless you want to.

A contact lens prescription has more details than a glasses prescription because contacts sit directly on your eyes. Before ordering online, check each label carefully so your lenses match the product, fit, and vision correction your eye doctor prescribed.

• OD means your right eye.
• OS means your left eye.
• OU means both eyes, if both eyes use the same prescription.
• PWR or SPH shows the lens power. A minus sign corrects nearsightedness, while a plus sign corrects farsightedness.
• BC shows the base curve, which refers to the curve of the contact lens.
• DIA shows the diameter, which refers to the width of the contact lens.
• CYL appears on toric prescriptions and shows the amount of astigmatism correction.
• AXIS also appears on toric prescriptions and shows the direction of astigmatism correction.
• ADD appears on multifocal prescriptions and shows the added power for near vision.
• Brand or lens name tells you the exact contact lens product your eye doctor fitted.
• Expiration date tells you how long your contact lens prescription is valid.

Ordering contacts online is straightforward, especially once you know how the process works at Lens.com. Here's what to expect.

1. Get a valid contact lens prescription. You'll need a current prescription from your eye doctor before you can order. An eyeglass prescription isn't the same thing and can't be used for contacts. Your contact lens prescription will include your power, base curve, and diameter. If you have astigmatism, it'll also include cylinder and axis values.
2. Find your lenses. Browse by brand, manufacturer, lens type, or replacement schedule. If you already know what you wear, searching by product name is the fastest route. Not sure what you need? Filter by lens type and narrow down from there.
3. Enter your prescription details at checkout. You'll input the values from your prescription, along with your eye doctor's name and phone number. Lens.com will contact your provider to verify the prescription directly. You don't need to upload or fax anything unless you want to speed up processing.
4. Choose your quantity and shipping method. Buying a larger supply upfront (a 6-month or 12-month box) tends to be more cost-efficient and also often makes you eligible for larger manufacturer rebates. Shipping options range from standard to expedited, depending on how quickly you need your lenses.
5. Complete your order. Lens.com accepts all major credit cards and multiple online payment methods. Once your prescription is verified and your order is processed, most orders ship the next business day.
6. Check for rebates after your order ships. Log in to your account, go to the Rebate Center, and see if your purchase qualifies for a manufacturer's rebate. If it does, print the rebate form, gather your documentation, and mail it within 30 days of delivery. You can track your claim status in the Rebate Center.

If your prescription has expired, Lens.com also offers access to an online vision test through a partner service that connects you with a board-certified ophthalmologist for a prescription renewal from home.

You can use vision insurance to buy contacts online, but the process depends on your plan. Some plans let you submit an out-of-network claim after purchase, while others only cover contacts through specific in-network retailers. Before ordering, check your benefits so you know what your plan covers, how much you can get back, and what documents you need to send.

1. Check your vision insurance benefits. Log in to your insurance account or call your plan before you order. Look for your contact lens allowance, out-of-network benefits, reimbursement limits, filing deadline, and any rules about where you can buy contacts.
2. Order the contacts your eye doctor prescribed. Choose the exact lens brand, prescription values, box size, and quantity listed on your contact lens prescription. Your insurance claim can be denied if the order doesn't match your prescription or your plan's rules.
3. Pay for your contact lenses at checkout. When you buy contacts online through an out-of-network retailer, you'll pay upfront instead of applying your insurance benefit at checkout. Your plan reviews the claim after you submit the required documents.
4. Save your receipt or invoice. After you place your order, keep a copy of your itemized receipt or invoice. It should show the contact lens name, order date, retailer name, amount paid, and proof of payment.
5. Complete your insurance claim form. Download your insurance provider's out-of-network claim form from its website. Fill it out with your contact information, purchase details, and any member ID or plan information your provider asks for.
6. Submit your documents to your insurance provider. Send your completed claim form, itemized receipt, and proof of payment through your insurance provider's preferred method. This could be an online portal, email, fax, or mail, depending on your plan.
7. Wait for your reimbursement. Your insurance provider will review your claim and apply your plan's rules. If approved, you'll receive reimbursement based on your available benefits, allowance, and out-of-network coverage.
8. Use FSA or HSA funds if you have them. Prescription contact lenses can also qualify as a medical expense when needed for vision correction. If you have an FSA or HSA card, check your account rules to see if you can use those funds for your order or submit the purchase for reimbursement.

Yes. Contact lenses expire, even when the box is unopened. Each lens is sealed in sterile packaging with solution, and the expiration date tells you how long the manufacturer supports that lens as safe to use when stored properly. Don't wear contacts past the printed expiration date, even if the lens looks normal.

To store contact lenses properly:

• Keep unopened boxes in a clean, dry place at room temperature.
• Keep lenses away from heat, direct sunlight, freezing temperatures, and bathroom humidity.
• Store reusable contacts in fresh contact lens solution, not water.
• Don't reuse old solution or top it off with new solution.
• Clean your lens case with fresh solution and let it air dry.
• Replace your lens case regularly.

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