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Posted: 9/18/2014 11:05:19 PM EDT
What website do you use? Do i need a contact lense prescription from the optometrist? or can i just refill using my old box of contacts (the contact lens info is on the box).

Does insurance usually cover  if bought online versus at a physical store?
Link Posted: 9/18/2014 11:08:25 PM EDT
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same place you get hard on pills

Link Posted: 9/18/2014 11:09:25 PM EDT
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Not sure about all the details, but I know the major sites all require a fairly recent copy of your rx from your optometrist.
Link Posted: 9/18/2014 11:13:06 PM EDT
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I get mine from 1-800-Contacts. Decent prices and fast shipping, but you need a script.

I just go to Walmart once a year for an exam. Good idea anyway if you wear contacts.
Link Posted: 9/18/2014 11:15:09 PM EDT
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I get mine from 1-800-Contacts. Decent prices and fast shipping, but you need a script.



I just go to Walmart once a year for an exam. Good idea anyway if you wear contacts.
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This.  I think Walmart direct was beating out 1-800-Contacts the last time I ordered, but have gotten good service from both.

 
Link Posted: 9/18/2014 11:15:39 PM EDT
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1-800-Contacts
Link Posted: 9/18/2014 11:17:19 PM EDT
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This.  I think Walmart direct was beating out 1-800-Contacts the last time I ordered, but have gotten good service from both.  
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I get mine from 1-800-Contacts. Decent prices and fast shipping, but you need a script.

I just go to Walmart once a year for an exam. Good idea anyway if you wear contacts.
This.  I think Walmart direct was beating out 1-800-Contacts the last time I ordered, but have gotten good service from both.  


Last I heard Wal-Mart had partnered with1-800 Contacts.

Edit, I was wrong.

Walmart and 1-800 Contacts mutually decided to end our business relationship effective January 1, 2013. Our customers trust us to provide a broad assortment of products at everyday low prices, and we approach every business decision through this lens.
Link Posted: 9/18/2014 11:21:51 PM EDT
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Vision Direct has the cheapest prices for my brand, they send me a 20% off and free shipping coupons almost every week, its way cheaper than any price my eye doctor can get me. As far as a prescription goes they don't require a scanned copy, you just fill in the info and the doctor's name and number, I doubt they check it, just put in a local optometrist and his number.

you can get 25% off and free ship right now with your first order
Link Posted: 9/18/2014 11:24:35 PM EDT
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do i really need a script from the eye doctor?  i have the power and base curve info on my old contact lense box.  It looks like i can just go to 1800contacts.com for example and select the power and BC and checkout for purchase?  Where  in the ordering process do i need a written doctors prescription?
Link Posted: 9/18/2014 11:31:19 PM EDT
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It states in the FAQ you need a valid script.
Link Posted: 9/18/2014 11:31:44 PM EDT
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Vision Direct has the cheapest prices for my brand, they send me a 20% off and free shipping coupons almost every week, its way cheaper than any price my eye doctor can get me. As far as a prescription goes they don't require a scanned copy, you just fill in the info and the doctor's name and number, I doubt they check it, just put in a local optometrist and his number.



you can get 25% off and free ship right now with your first order
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+1.  In terms of price and convenience, Vision Direct beats 1800 contacts hands down.  Wait until Vision Direct sends out one of their monthly "20% off" with free shipping offers and you're golden.  



 
Link Posted: 9/18/2014 11:38:59 PM EDT
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do i really need a script from the eye doctor?  i have the power and base curve info on my old contact lense box.  It looks like i can just go to 1800contacts.com for example and select the power and BC and checkout for purchase?  Where  in the ordering process do i need a written doctors prescription?
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You do not need a prescription to order from http://www.1-save-on-lens.com/

Just choose your brand and enter your info and you are gtg.
Link Posted: 9/18/2014 11:46:49 PM EDT
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Former 1-800-Contacts customer here.

They are a fucking rip off these days. Highest prices around.

I now buy from http://www.contactlensking.com/
Link Posted: 9/18/2014 11:57:41 PM EDT
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I had no idea that under federal law the optometrist must give you a copy of your prescription even if you don't ask at the end of your fitting.



Am I the only person who never got one, has had to ask for it, and it took days?
Link Posted: 9/19/2014 8:51:10 AM EDT
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I had no idea that under federal law the optometrist must give you a copy of your prescription even if you don't ask at the end of your fitting.

Am I the only person who never got one, has had to ask for it, and it took days?
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ive never gotten a copy either.
Link Posted: 9/19/2014 8:53:17 AM EDT
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A few weeks ago Walgreens was cheapest for my lenses. Many places will call the optometrist to verify Rx. Walgreens did when my wife ordered online.
Link Posted: 9/19/2014 8:54:37 AM EDT
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I order from www.discountcontactlenses.com but again you need a current script.
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