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cmcpne Tue 23-Apr-19 11:44:32

Not sure if this comes under the health forums but here goes.
I’ve worn multi-focal monthly contact lenses for ten years and always bought them on a monthly contract from Specsavers. However I seem to have got through my three month allowance a bit too soon and my annual free extra pair aren’t due till July so I have looked online and found seemingly matching items quite a bit cheaper. I know I get my lens checkup & one pair of free reading glasses but I was just wondering if anyone else has switched supplier and if so would they recommend doing so?

FlexibleFriend Tue 23-Apr-19 12:52:07

I've been buying mine online for years, I stick with the same make rather than go mega cheap and have never had a problem.

cmcpne Tue 23-Apr-19 14:14:28

Do you go for any contact lens check-up anywhere or is it just your usual eye test?

FlexibleFriend Tue 23-Apr-19 15:16:25

I have an eye test and contact lens check every two years as nothing ever seems to change.

Pittcity Tue 23-Apr-19 17:06:48

I get my eyes tested every 2 years and contacts checked annually. I then use the prescription and the optician's brand advice to buy online as and when needed.
I save a lot on the brand name lenses and use own brand solutions. Check that the ingredients are the same and you'll be ok.

cmcpne Wed 24-Apr-19 07:43:05

Thanks Pittcity I think I will. Looked at some prices online & they are a lot cheaper than specsavers.

Pittcity Wed 24-Apr-19 08:42:20

Even factoring in the cost of eye tests, Specsavers often have vouchers, you can save money.
You can also take advantage of offers on glasses that are better than the discount you get while on the contact lens scheme.

MrsJamJam Wed 24-Apr-19 10:36:55

Beware - the cheaper ones online are generally not designed for extended wear. They let less oxygen through to the surface of your eye and are only meant to be worn for max 7 hours a day.

I have been using the Specsavers ones for over 5 years. Just take them out once a week overnight for a clean and change to a new pair on the 1st of the month. That's an easy date to remember and optician says it doesn't matter if it is a long or short month.

I also have a pair of their cheapish specs for emergencies, though I hate them!

nightswimmer Wed 24-Apr-19 10:50:08

I have bought contact lenses on line for years too, using same as prescribed by optician, save quite a bit of money.