Can I get over the counter contact lenses?

You cannot order contacts without a prescription, at least in the United States. You will need to have a prescription written by a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist to buy contact lenses.

How much does it cost to get a contact lens?

Contact lenses can cost anywhere from $150 to $1,500 a year, depending on the brand, type, and your insurance coverage. Generally, they cost between $20 and $30 a box. Most people with average prescriptions should be able to get a year’s worth of contact lenses for $200 to $500.

Can I just buy contacts at the store?

Yes, by law-and for your safety-you can only purchase the brand of lens your eye doctor prescribed using a valid prescription. Some lenses do have a generic alternative, however, and you can contact our Customer Service Team for more information. My prescription expired, but my vision hasn’t changed.

Where is the best place to get contacts from?

Our fave places to buy contacts online
  • Best overall: 1800CONTACTS.
  • Best prices: Discount Contacts.
  • Great for insurance: Contacts Direct.
  • Best for contacts, glasses, and prescriptions: LensCrafters.
  • Best direct-to-consumer contacts: Warby Parker.
  • Best for returns: Lens.

Do contacts hurt?

Contacts may feel a little uncomfortable as your eyes adjust, particularly when you first get them, but they should never hurt. This feeling of discomfort should go away relatively quickly — typically within a few hours as your eyes become acclimated.

Do contacts hurt the first time?

It’s not ever going to be painful, like being poked in the eye or having a stuck eyelash, it might just be noticeable or a little bit irritating. If you ever experience burning or irritation even after a clean, you need to come back into the optometrist to check on your lens and eye health.

Is GlassesUSA com legit?

GlassesUSA has a B rating on the Better Business Bureau website and a 4.5 (excellent) rating on Trustpilot. Most customers give GlassesUSA favorable reviews. The complaints that have been logged tend to be about returns or exchanges for glasses that have the wrong prescriptions.

Are contact lenses worth it?

Contacts: Pros

They give you more natural vision than glasses. They move with your eye, and nothing blocks what you see. They don’t fog up or get wet when it’s cold or rainy. Contacts don’t get in the way when you play sports.

WHY IS lens com so much cheaper?

Lens.com prices are structured so that the more you buy, the lower the cost. The company tends to get high marks for customer service, an easy return process, and delivery speed. There have been complaints, but mostly about their gift card rebate program and higher than expected service charge fees.

What brand of lenses does GlassesUSA use?

The company also sells prescription sunglasses and sunglasses with polarized lenses. GlassesUSA offers contact lenses from brands such as Acuvue, Biofinity and Bausch + Lomb. They sell daily, weekly and monthly contacts, soft contacts for astigmatism and colored contacts.

Does case come with GlassesUSA?

It’s very simple. When you’re order arrives, the glasses come with a hard-shell plastic case, a card detailing your prescription info, and some coupons. I found the case to be more durable than those I’ve received from other online retailers as it’s also lined to prevent scratching.

What lenses does GlassesUSA use?

Basic Lenses

At GlassesUSA.com, we use the highest optical-grade CR-39™ optical resin in our standard lenses. We recommend CR-39™ plastic lenses for low-to-moderate prescriptions which are those between +2.00 to -2.00.

Does insurance cover Zenni Optical?

Insurance and other programs: Zenni does not accept insurance but can provide you with the information necessary for a reimbursement. It does accept FSA and HSA dollars for prescription eyewear and sunglasses purchases.

What does 1.5 index lenses mean?

The 1.50 Standard Index lenses are the thickest lenses you can purchase for a typical pair of prescription glasses. These work best for prescriptions that fall between -3.00 and +3.00 and have superior clarity.

What are clear bright lenses?

Photochromic lenses are eyeglass lenses that are clear (or nearly clear) indoors and darken automatically when exposed to sunlight. Other terms sometimes used for photochromic lenses include “light-adaptive lenses,” “light intelligent” and “variable tint lenses.”

Does Zenni verify prescription?

Again, if you want prescription glasses from Zenni, you’ll have to provide your prescription information, including your pupillary distance. The company doesn’t offer an online pupillary distance tool, but it does provide instructions for measuring it.

How long does Zenni processing take?

about two weeks
It generally takes about two weeks from the date of your order to get your Zenni eyeglasses. But it can take as little as one to as much as three weeks, depending on the shipping speed you choose when you check out.

How much is Zenni Optical shipping?

$4.95
If you have stronger prescriptions that require high-index lenses, you’ll likely find that Zenni’s glasses won’t meet your needs. You won’t find major brand names in their lineup. It doesn’t include free shipping. Shipping costs $4.95 and arrives in 2-3 weeks.

What does Plano mean?

plano- 1. a combining form meaning “flat,” “plane,” used in the formation of compound words: planography. Also plani-; especially before a vowel, plan-.

How much are Zenni progressives?

$27.95
Starting at $27.95. Progressive glasses allow you to see three focal distances in one seamless lens: distance, mid-range and up-close. Zenni uses cutting-edge digital free-form progressive technology to create highly customized, precise progressive lenses.

What does DS mean on eye prescription?

If one or both of your eyes have no astigmatism, your doctor may just leave these blank or mark DS (short for diopters) to indicate that they checked and that eye (or eyes) didn’t present an astigmatism. Add is any additional magnifying power that needs to be added to the lower part of your lenses .

What does 0.00 Plano mean?

If your prescription has the word Plano, PI, or an infinity sign, it means that you do not have distance problems. You may, however, have astigmatism. Most values will be 0.00 to +/-20.00. Axis. Axis is the lens meridian that has no cylinder power to correct astigmatism.