Cheapest Branded Contact Lenses

deadimmortal

I was looking online for the cheapest branded contact lenses for sale, I would usually use VisionDirect but their delivery charge of €3.99 was putting me off reordering.

I came across this site https://www.feelgoodcontacts.ie who seem to be cheaper than visiondirect and also offer free delivery with no minimum spend. The were coming in a few euro cheaper than VD so I said I would give them a go.

And to make it even cheaper again, tou can also get 10% off using code 7RKQZKMN at check out.

TheChizler

I didn't even realise you could buy contacts without the shop giving the prescription. Are they legit?

th283

Daysoft contact lenses are also good, I've been using them for about 8 years now with no issues, they are €17 for a months supply including delivery. All opticians I've dealt with will give you a copy of your prescription if you request it

Coill1

+ 1 for Daysoft-with them about 3 or 4 years

Hooked

Coill1 wrote: »

+ 1 for Daysoft-with them about 3 or 4 years

Another daysoft user here... No complaints!

Once an order was misplaced and a duplicate order was dispatched, no questions asked!

Great to deal with.

Mr Velo

And another Daysoft customer here. Highly recommended.

StaticNoise

I'm definitely going to look into this, but just to let people know about the Vision Express offer. Their Contact7 scheme gives you free aftercare and checkups, free delivery, 50% (if I recall correctly) off frames, and free general eye tests. It's €13 a month, depending on what brand or style of lenses you want.

I'm definitely looking into the options above however. Even if Vision Express costs slightly more, you might save with the free benefits.


Update: I use Dailies Aquacomfort Plus. They're €14.90 each on the site above, but €13 each on the Contact7 scheme.

frag420

Daysoft all the way!!

Great service, quick and the customer care team are great if any issues( once had to change address as was going home to Ireland for a week and they redirected my order for me)

JohnJ94

I need toric lenses so I bought some acuvue moist for antistigmatism and didn't really like them.

Can anyone recommend me a good toric brand? Preferably one that's not crazy expensive but I'd rather them be comfortable than cheap.

Gryzor

Daysoft never really worked for me, always dried out in my eyes towards the end of the day..

I get mine from visiondirect.ie, the biofinity monthly ones. 1 X 3 pack of regular, and 1 X 3 pack of toric for €33 delivered. I find them very good

Bawnmore

One more here for Daysoft. Using for around 5 years now with no problems at all. Customer service 2nd to none.

deadimmortal

TheChizler wrote: »

I didn't even realise you could buy contacts without the shop giving the prescription. Are they legit?

Yes, you don't need a prescription to order contacts online. You just need to know what you're prescribed vision is.

clint_silver

deadimmortal wrote: »

Yes, you don't need a prescription to order contacts online. You just need to know what you're prescribed vision is.

I've had mixed results here with this one. I tried an online contact providor in the UK and had to upload a copy of my prescription before theyed deliver. I didnt have a copy of it at the time so didnt order off them.
I got copy of prescription to order off them but in the meantime found daysoft. As good a service as one could wish for. Never looked back.

Didnt need prescription but having said that, its 25e in most places for it, jsut ask for it and walk out. Depending on age, recommend getting new one every few years. Most change in the 38-45 age bracket.

Scruff

Gryzor wrote: »

Daysoft never really worked for me, always dried out in my eyes towards the end of the day..

Same here and I tried both their classic and silk. Occasional wearer of contacts but ended up going back to Specsavers and getting even more expensive ones (umere) than the standard and found them well worth the extra few yoyos for the extra comfort.
If daysoft work for ye they are definitely a bargain.

Ha Long Bay

deadimmortal wrote: »

And to make it even cheaper again, tou can also get 10% off using code 7RKQZKMN at check out.

I didnt think referal codes were allowed?

charlie_says

Longtime Daysoft Silk user. They have been pretty good. Very reasonably priced.

My eyes do get a little tired after about 10+ hours of wearing them, however they do suggest (I can't find it online) somewhere between 6-8 hours maximum recommended usage per lens.

LiamaDelta

Daysoft - Using them for almost 10 years now, about 16 hours a day, never had an issue. Much to my opticians dismay though, apparently I should move to silicon hydragel lenses...

CantGetNoSleep

LiamaDelta wrote: »

Daysoft - Using them for almost 10 years now, about 16 hours a day, never had an issue. Much to my opticians dismay though, apparently I should move to silicon hydragel lenses...

That is the problem with Specsavers type model where there is a blurred line between sales person and medical professional. Whenever I tell my optician I am using Daysoft there is always a problem with my eyes. If I use the silicon hydragel that I got a trial last time I was there just for that day only, they never seem to find anything wrong.

HungryJoey

Another vote for daysoft.

sullivk

I used Daysoft Silk lenses daily disposables for about 7 years without any issues, found them great and far cheaper than specsavers.
Had to go back to wearing glasses when I was pregnant as my eyes were too dry to wear contacts all the time, still use the daysoft occasionally now.

castle2012

Daysoft here to.with them about 5 years .never a problem . Saved a fortune

charlie_says

Just be careful with any contact lenses though.

Make sure you get your eye health checked every year if you wear them as you are a high risk of infection and damage using them.I know someone who is an medical eye specialist and they told me horror stories of dirty hands causing infection, people sleeping in them (extremely dangerous) and getting scratches on the eyeball when drunk trying to take them off.

LiamaDelta

CantGetNoSleep wrote:

That is the problem with Specsavers type model where there is a blurred line between sales person and medical professional. Whenever I tell my optician I am using Daysoft there is always a problem with my eyes. If I use the silicon hydragel that I got a trial last time I was there just for that day only, they never seem to find anything wrong.

Wasn't really my issue...he just said that in the long term I should move to hydragel, that wearing the daysoft type for prolonged periods could be problematic in the long run. Apparently veins in the eyes can start to move to the front from the constant wearing of them.

pissed

+1 for Daysoft, with them about 7 years now and never a problem.

magher

+1 on daysoft classics for over 10 years now, ignore opticians who try to scare you into buying their brand, they are full of it, especially specsavers

Esse85

Daysoft prices have shot up in recent years, used be much cheaper.

kline64

+1 for daysoft order all the time for my daughter she's never had a problem with them

Pretty crazy. Been wearing contacts for 25 years and never heard of Daysoft.

Had a quick look, and they're a fair bit more expensive than the Acuvue Oasys I get through Vision Direct. Currently pay about €60 for 6 months, would be €90 with Daysoft. I think I'll give them a try, though. Haven't used dailies before, never had the need.

J.pilkington

+1 for daysoft too. The main reason their prices went up a few years(+20% overnight) ago is they used to ship from Channel Islands which was VAT exempt (once order was under a certain value) but the uk hmrc overturned this. Same applied to one of the largest DVD/music companies which closed down almost immediately because of this.

The only downside of them is they have a strange shipping charging method, shipping is priced per months supply, so if you buy three months; shipping is 3x 1 months cost. They should only charge one shipping amount per order. Current model gives no discount for bulk order

CantGetNoSleep

J.pilkington wrote: »

+1 for daysoft too. The main reason their prices went up a few years(+20% overnight) ago is they used to ship from Channel Islands which was VAT exempt (once order was under a certain value) but the uk hmrc overturned this. Same applied to one of the largest DVD/music companies which closed down almost immediately because of this.

The only downside of them is they have a strange shipping charging method, shipping is priced per months supply, so if you buy three months; shipping is 3x 1 months cost. They should only charge one shipping amount per order. Current model gives no discount for bulk order

Total price for me has gone from 12€ per month back in 2010 or so to just over 16€ per month now - that includes the delivery and the price increase. So still not bad.

+1 on their great customer service too, any time anything goes wrong they will have a new order shipped by DHL that same day without asking any questions. Even if the order is delayed a bit.

Dr Turk Turkelton

Thanks op, just ordered the and got a month's supply (2 boxes) and free delivery for €25 using the code.