Q15. Should I buy contact lenses in store or over the internet?

A15. The choice is yours. Many people prefer to buy lenses over the internet as they are looking to save time and money. They like the freedom of choice and convenience as well as the chance of paying less than in store.

There are pros and cons for buying lenses over the internet or in store.

Price is an important factor but do not use this as your only benchmark. There is the fact that you are buying these from an unknown source and without any contact with a contact lens practitioner so make sure that you have a current prescription.

Review both sides before making a decision. For more information on this visit our where to buy contact lenses section.

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Contact lenses FAQs

1. What is a contact lens?
2. What do contact lenses do?
3. What are the different types of contact lenses?
4. Can anyone wear contact lenses?
5. Can children wear contact lenses?
6. What are soft lenses?
7. What are gas permeable lenses?
8. Which are the right lenses for me?
9. Are contact lenses safe?
10. Are contact lenses easy or difficult to use?

11. What are the advantages of contact lenses over glasses?
12. What is contact lens aftercare?
13. Why is it so important to care for your contact lenses?
14. What are the risks with wearing contact lenses?
15. Should I buy contact lenses in store or over the internet?
16. Can you get bifocal contact lenses?
17. I have astigmatism: can I wear contact lenses?
18. I play sport: which type of contact lenses should I wear?
19. What are novelty contact lenses?
20. I have never worn contact lenses. What is my first step?

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