| You have been to the eye doctor and found you | | | | discounts, which they will then pass on to you. |
| will need glasses or contacts. Now where do you | | | | The main issue you can find here is if you have a |
| go to buy them? Should you purchase them from | | | | rare prescription. They more than likely will not |
| the eye clinic or call 1-800 Contacts? The answer | | | | keep them on hand and so will need to order |
| is it depends, what you are looking for most from | | | | them, this will mean you again must wait and then |
| your purchase. Are you most interested in | | | | return to the store when the order arrives. This |
| convenience or are financial concerns top priority? | | | | could also negate any savings, as they will likely |
| All these questions will play a big role in where you | | | | only special order the amount you request. |
| buy your contact lenses. Let's look at a few | | | | Online |
| possibilities and give you a better picture of your | | | | Online shopping can be a great choice if you do |
| options. | | | | not mind waiting on your lenses to be shipped. |
| Eye Care Center | | | | This is a good alternative for replenishment |
| By far this will likely be the most convenient | | | | orders, when you begin to run low on contacts or |
| choice, you are already there for your check up, | | | | solution you can simply order them from the |
| and it is possible that they have your prescription | | | | comfort of your own home. Another possible plus |
| available. You also have the added bonus of | | | | is that you may come across bargains online that |
| someone to assist you in putting your contacts in, | | | | you cannot get anywhere else. Manufacturer's |
| especially if this is your first pair. There is virtually | | | | web sites are a fantastic place to look for |
| no chance that you will receive the wrong | | | | rebates and online specials. The caution here is to |
| contacts when purchasing them at the same | | | | do your homework, check a company out as |
| place you get your exams done. However, they | | | | thoroughly as you can. Choose a company that |
| may not offer the best price available and if your | | | | has been in business for a while, call their |
| contacts must be ordered then you will have to | | | | customer service, and give it a trial run, and even |
| return when the order arrives. This could be very | | | | check with the BBB for any complaints that may |
| inconvenient and time consuming. | | | | have been reported. |
| Major Chains | | | | Conclusion |
| You also have the option of taking your | | | | The consumers best friend is knowledge, know |
| prescription to a large chain like Pearle Center. | | | | as much as you can about current rates and |
| These types of retailers can often provide better | | | | possible specials when it comes to getting a |
| prices since they work on volume. They will order | | | | bargain on contact lenses. In addition, do not |
| many more contacts than smaller brick and | | | | discount your convenience in the cost when you |
| mortar stores and therefore be able to maximize | | | | decide where to buy contact lenses. |