Do you have a contact lens prescription?
You can buy contact lenses from us either in store or online, but first things first: do you have a contact lens prescription? It’s not the same as the prescription for your glasses, so you need to make sure you have an up to date one before you can buy any lenses.
Contact lenses in store
If you’re new to contact lenses, getting them in store is the best place to start. You’ll need to have an eye test and a contact lens assessment to make sure that we choose the best lens to suit your requirements.
But if you’re already a seasoned contact lens pro, you can pop in any time to buy contact lenses in store, or just give your local store a call and they’ll get them ordered for you. We just need to make sure your contact lens prescription is valid and up to date first. You can also bring in a recent prescription from any other optician, too.
Buying contact lenses online
If you have a contact lens prescription from us, or any other optician, you can get your next batch of contact lenses online in 3 to 12-month supplies. Just make sure that you’ve had a recent check-up or aftercare appointment to ensure that your eyes are healthy, and that your prescription is up to date.
What happens in a contact lens assessment?
Get familiar with what happens during a contact lens appointment, whether you already wear contact lenses, or are just getting started.
Dos and don’ts of buying contact lenses online
We understand the perks of buying contact lenses online – you might get them quicker, maybe cheaper, and without having to see your optician to get them. We’d always recommend buying your lenses from a trusted optician, so you can make sure you’re wearing the right lenses to suit your needs and keep your eyes healthy.
But if you do decide to buy online, it’s good to know that you can still take advantage of our aftercare service – even if you don’t buy your lenses from us.
We’ve put together some helpful tips for buying lenses online to make sure you’re looking after your eyes:
Dos
If you currently use a specific brand, you should stick to it. You should only ever change the lens you use based on advice from your optician.
Don'ts
We don’t recommend that you buy your contact lenses from ‘just anywhere’. Look out for a well-known supplier you’re familiar with and read a few brand reviews before you buy anything.
We don’t recommend that you buy your contact lenses from ‘just anywhere’. Look out for a well-known supplier you’re familiar with and read a few brand reviews before you buy anything.
The brand
Name of the lens
Power
Cylinder (if any)
Sphere
Axis (if any)
Base curve
Power
Diameter
Peripheral curves (if any)
Free contact lens trial
If you’ve never used contact lenses before, or you’re looking to change the type of lens you use, we’ll let you try them for free.