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Cheapest place to buy contact lenses?

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  • #202
    shortys94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭shortys94


    Are these daysoft contact lenses safe to use? I mean Iv been using focus dailies for over a year now and find them great, usually buy from 1800-contacts in the US,

    but daysoft looks ridiculously cheap, are they a solid alternative, seems way way to cheap!


  • #203
    sleepyescapade
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 788 ✭✭✭sleepyescapade


    Can anyone help me? I'm looking for an alternative brand to Specsavers' Easyvision Lacrima monthlies
    BC: 8.4
    DIA: 14.1

    I have been searching online but can't find anything and was wondering if anyone here had been using these and found a suitable brand for cheaper online?


  • #204
    shortys94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭shortys94


    I just ordered off daysoft lenses, a months supply for ten euro!!! wow i usually pay 35 with specsavers


  • #205
    shortys94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭shortys94


    Could anyone tell me abotu daysoft lenses, theyre experience with them?

    My order was processed but I sent an email to them Saturday and havent got a reply yet today


  • #206
    shortys94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭shortys94


    Anyone?


  • #207
    Squiggle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭Squiggle


    shortys94 wrote: »
    Could anyone tell me abotu daysoft lenses, theyre experience with them?

    My order was processed but I sent an email to them Saturday and havent got a reply yet today

    Did they say the lenses were dispatched? Usually you get an email confirming the order and then a second one saying your order has been processed and your daysoft lenses are being despatched ! I have always found their customer service excellent. If you read back over this thread you will read all you need to know about daysoft, and it's mostly positive.


  • #208
    shortys94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,401 ✭✭✭shortys94


    Yea thanks alot, they just emailed me earlier, the adverse weather kept them out of the office


  • #209
    Cadoche
    Closed Accounts Posts: 26 ✭Cadoche


    Chocoholic84 wrote: »
    I use monthlies and just ordered 12 months supply of Air Optix for €133, incl solution.

    www.123optic.com


    I used to use getlenses.ie but now they've changed to UK based, and are ridiculously more expensive.


    I ordered over 2 weeks now, no email, no replies, money taken and no package. Stay away people!!!


  • #210
    Dionysus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,420 ✭✭✭Dionysus


    Cadoche wrote: »
    I ordered over 2 weeks now, no email, no replies, money taken and no package. Stay away people!!!

    Any response from 123optic.com yet?


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  • #211
    thefelix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2 ✭thefelix


    I've used www.misterspex.co.uk so far, who are quick to deliver and pretty cheap, but you have to pay delivery. Great service though with emails and a free callback if you want it.


  • #212
    Bottle_of_Smoke
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,770 ✭✭✭Bottle_of_Smoke


    shortys94 wrote: »
    Are these daysoft contact lenses safe to use? I mean Iv been using focus dailies for over a year now and find them great, usually buy from 1800-contacts in the US,

    but daysoft looks ridiculously cheap, are they a solid alternative, seems way way to cheap!

    I've used them. Not as comfortable as focus daillies, feel heavier. At first not as easy to put on as focus either.

    One good thing is you are less likely to fall asleep in them because they become uncomfortable/dry after a few hours

    Overall you get good value for what you pay, they are very cheap


  • #213
    ednwireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,453 ✭✭✭✭ednwireland


    i use daysoft for a couple of years,no problem wearing them for 14 hours a day something i could never do with focus dailies, guess everyone is different.

    My weather

    https://www.ecowitt.net/home/share?authorize=96CT1F



  • #214
    Candle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭Candle


    Just wondering has anyone ordered lens from www.feicim.ie?

    I need to get Biomedics (also known as Clearsight) 1 day torics and they're the cheapest here...

    Thanks


  • #215
    sam411
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭sam411


    I like vision direct I think they are like 5 bucks cheaper per pack...if you buy in bulk you get a better deal. Last time I ordered, they were the cheapest I could find out of all the online sites. Try contactlensesmall.com and then search for whatever brand you want to get, that might help you sort through the sites faster.


  • #216
    ladysarastro
    Registered Users Posts: 208 ✭✭ladysarastro


    +1 for daysoft lenses. i used to wear focus dailies and my eyes would get irritable after 6 hours. switched to daysoft and can't believe the difference. i use them from 7 am to midnight no bother! And saving so much money as well.


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  • #217
    Daisy M
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭Daisy M


    Another +1 for the daysoft lenses, used to have to remove my focus dalies after a few hours and had thought this was due to my been a long term contact lens user. The most I could wear lenses was 3/4 times a week now I can wear daysoft all day every day no problems and even better I can afford to do so:D


  • #218
    rojerdandry
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭rojerdandry


    I posted on the daysoft lenses here about a year and a half ago. I found them fantastic for a year, but then they began to dry out terribly. Got my eyes checked recently and no damage or anything, but I'm going back to the Acuvue moist - I've been trying specsavers equivalent too and they're not as good either. So, basically all I'm saying is that my experience with the daysofts changed dramatically after a surprising amount of time - just something you might want to keep in mind...


  • #219
    Thinspired
    Closed Accounts Posts: 77 ✭✭Thinspired


    I've spent about two years trying out various uncomfortable lenses and wrecking my optician's head and I got a one-month trial pack of these last month - oh my god! Never thought I would be able to wear contact lenses without that gritty feeling and blurry vision!

    Had priced a 6-month supply for E319 on getlenses.ie (or E319 on discountlens.ie) and was happy enough to pay that until I saw them for E265 including delivery on http://www.feelgoodcontacts.com/ie/

    I just ordered them today so fingers crossed they're ok. So thrilled I saved 55 quid - but even happier I finally found lenses to suit me!


  • #220
    naughto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,354 ✭✭✭naughto


    after reading this thread i have ordered http://www.daysoftcontactlenses.com as the contact lenses that i get each month cost me 70euro and on day soft site it cost me 12 euro wil see how i get on when they are delivered:D:D


  • #221
    Squiggle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭Squiggle


    Anyone on here any experience of lenscatcher? Cheapest I've come across for Air Optix Aqua and they are based in Germany - would be interested in buying from these if anyone can recommend !


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  • #222
    CivilServant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭CivilServant


    Would not use daysoft lenses ever again. They dry out almost as soon as I put them in. They are not comfortable to wear, maybe they are for some people, due to their one size fits all policy. Even a broken clock is right twice a day.
    Be sure to try them out before making a big order. Going back to acuvue advance asap.


  • #223
    CivilServant
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,005 ✭✭✭CivilServant


    Thinspired wrote: »
    I've spent about two years trying out various uncomfortable lenses and wrecking my optician's head and I got a one-month trial pack of these last month - oh my god! Never thought I would be able to wear contact lenses without that gritty feeling and blurry vision!

    Had priced a 6-month supply for E319 on getlenses.ie (or E319 on discountlens.ie) and was happy enough to pay that until I saw them for E265 including delivery on http://www.feelgoodcontacts.com/ie/

    I just ordered them today so fingers crossed they're ok. So thrilled I saved 55 quid - but even happier I finally found lenses to suit me!

    Just put in an order from hxxp://www.feelgoodcontacts.com/ie/ and got SCAMMED!! No confirmation email, dodgy security, telephone number has been deactivated... "$"£%"£%!"!!!!

    Thanks a lot aXXwipe! :mad::mad::mad:

    Will have to put in a block on the credit card asap.


  • #224
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    CivilServant wrote: »
    Just put in an order from hxxp://www.feelgoodcontacts.com/ie/ and got SCAMMED!! No confirmation email, dodgy security, telephone number has been deactivated... "$"£%"£%!"!!!!

    Thanks a lot aXXwipe! :mad::mad::mad:

    Will have to put in a block on the credit card asap.

    Woah there.

    According to their website, their phone number is +448004582090. I just called it, got connected straight away.

    Also, a quick google brings up some quite excellent reviews.


  • #225
    lil_tuts
    Closed Accounts Posts: 209 ✭✭lil_tuts


    Does anyone order from getlenses.ie ? they say they have Paypal but when i go to pay there is no Paypal option ? . .


  • #226
    -oRnein9-
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 930 ✭✭✭-oRnein9-


    Hi all,

    wearing daysoft for the first time the last week r so and cant last with them for much longer very uncomfortable, going to change back to air optix night & day which I found really good, but expensive, I am going on holidays next sat does anyone know a site which would have these delivered by next friday.

    Many thanks


  • #227
    mopi
    Registered Users Posts: 293 ✭✭mopi


    +1 for daysoft. I've been prescribed Air Optix aqua which I usually use as my specsavers optician said I could wear them 16hr/7day (per week) if I wanted. She was more cautious with daysoft saying 8hr/6day was my max. Right now I have Air Optix in my left eye (1.50) and daysoft in my right (1.75) I cannot tell the difference and both are very comfortable.

    I have a query pending with daysoft on the 8/6 issue if they suggest 16/7 is OK I'll probably drop Air Optix and save money, time and fiddling with cleaning solutions.


  • #228
    membersonly
    Registered Users Posts: 479 ✭✭membersonly


    Hi all,

    Does anyone on here use Focus Dailies AquaComfort plus? If so where do ye get them online?

    Thanks.


  • #229
    Johnny_Fontane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,098 ✭✭✭Johnny_Fontane


    normally order from coastal contacts in the states but ordered from Feel Good Contact lenses in the UK and it was a little cheaper.

    they have 12% first time orders at the moment.
    http://www.facebook.com/pages/Feel-Good-Contact-Lenses/182310495164467?sk=app_285399514816855


  • #230
    nolo_
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭nolo_


    i just ordered from Feel Good Contact, thanks for the recommendation, seems great so far!


  • #231
    porterj
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭porterj


    Do not use eurolens.ie

    I believe they mislead and defraud their customers:

    1. Their Websites are misleading and do not make it clear that shipments are from the USA and will therefore incur Customs duty, V.A.T. and Customs clearance charges.

    2. The charge to your credit card account is more than the amount stated on their Invoice because the invoice and website are in Euros and they charge in dollars.


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  • #232
    missbelle
    Registered Users Posts: 494 ✭✭missbelle


    Love daysoft, have been using them for about 4 yrs now, great value. Even when my prescription changed they told me to send back the old lenses and they replaced them free with the new prescription :)


  • #233
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    missbelle wrote: »
    Love daysoft, have been using them for about 4 yrs now, great value. Even when my prescription changed they told me to send back the old lenses and they replaced them free with the new prescription :)

    Hi Missbelle,

    Regarding your prescription. Did your optician just give it to you or did you have to ask for it?


  • #234
    missbelle
    Registered Users Posts: 494 ✭✭missbelle


    kleefarr wrote: »
    Hi Missbelle,

    Regarding your prescription. Did your optician just give it to you or did you have to ask for it?

    I went for a (contact lens) eye test, and she told me then it had gotten worse & gave me the new prescription, I would reckon that is the norm :)


  • #235
    rebel without a clue
    Registered Users Posts: 290 ✭✭rebel without a clue


    does anybody know the difference between "opti-free express" and "opti-free refresh" contact lense solution?? Boots are selling the regular size bottle for €18, while i came across the same size bottle for sale in Tesco at just €10!


  • #236
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    missbelle wrote: »
    I went for a (contact lens) eye test, and she told me then it had gotten worse & gave me the new prescription, I would reckon that is the norm :)

    Ok, thanks.
    How much was the eye test for contact lenses, if you don't mind me asking?


  • #237
    missbelle
    Registered Users Posts: 494 ✭✭missbelle


    kleefarr wrote: »
    Ok, thanks.
    How much was the eye test for contact lenses, if you don't mind me asking?

    My optician is in the North, and I also got a free eye test through work, entitled to one every two yrs :D think my optician includes a contact lens test everytime I get a normal eye test so I just have to go to her twice, once with contacts in, once without.
    As far as I know, Specsavers do eye tests for a good price -just checked their site, and if you book before end of Nov its 15 euro ;)


  • #238
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    Ah, great.
    Thanks. :)


  • #239
    porterj
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭porterj


    Dionysus wrote: »
    For some years now I have got my prescription checked in Ireland and bought my contacts through the internet from AC Lens in America and have found them solid and reliable. 90 pairs of lenses has come in at €95 by the time I receive the box.

    Is there any place cheaper in Ireland yet?

    Thanks!
    Be very careful, The customs and An Post are clamping down on imports. I was required to pay €24.61 on lenses costing €87


  • #240
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    Well, looks like Daysoft are out for the wife now. Her recent test at Specsavers has shown that her eyes have gotten a little worse and also now has astigmatism.

    "Please note that none of the lens brands below, including daysoft, correct 'astigmatism' which requires specially made 'toric' lenses."

    :(


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  • #241
    colossus-x
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,202 ✭✭✭colossus-x


    Thinspired wrote: »
    I've spent about two years trying out various uncomfortable lenses and wrecking my optician's head and I got a one-month trial pack of these last month - oh my god! Never thought I would be able to wear contact lenses without that gritty feeling and blurry vision!

    Had priced a 6-month supply for E319 on getlenses.ie (or E319 on discountlens.ie) and was happy enough to pay that until I saw them for E265 including delivery on http://www.feelgoodcontacts.com/ie/

    I just ordered them today so fingers crossed they're ok. So thrilled I saved 55 quid - but even happier I finally found lenses to suit me!


    Exactly which contact lenses are you referring to here please?


  • #242
    The Big Red Button
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,390 ✭✭✭The Big Red Button


    Does anyone know how long Lensbase take to deliver? I ordered this morning over the phone, and they said that the lenses would be sent out today - any chance they might be delivered by Friday?

    It's a Dublin address.


  • #243
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    So got myself two months of Daysoft.. for only €25..

    Tried them out yesterday and have to say - very comfortable.
    Will definitely be getting these from now on.

    Saving so much money. Normally pay €90 every 3 months.

    Fúck that.


  • #244
    missbelle
    Registered Users Posts: 494 ✭✭missbelle


    Deleted User wrote: »
    So got myself two months of Daysoft.. for only €25..

    Tried them out yesterday and have to say - very comfortable.
    Will definitely be getting these from now on.

    Saving so much money. Normally pay €90 every 3 months.

    Fúck that.

    Yay ava.... I swear by 'em, saved me a fortune the last few years :D


  • #245
    porterj
    Registered Users Posts: 10 ✭porterj


    Just a warning to anyone thinking of buying from USA.

    I was charged Customs Duty, VAT and Customs clearance charges of €24.61 on an order from Eurolens.ie on an order value of €80.

    In addition it took more than 30 days to clear customs!!


  • #246
    Coonster
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Coonster


    porterj wrote: »
    Just a warning to anyone thinking of buying from USA.

    I was charged Customs Duty, VAT and Customs clearance charges of €24.61 on an order from Eurolens.ie on an order value of €80.

    In addition it took more than 30 days to clear customs!!


    Are your contacts available on daysoft?


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  • #247
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    porterj wrote: »
    Just a warning to anyone thinking of buying from USA.

    I was charged Customs Duty, VAT and Customs clearance charges of €24.61 on an order from Eurolens.ie on an order value of €80.

    In addition it took more than 30 days to clear customs!!

    On EUROLENS.IE??

    That shouldn't be allowed. :mad:


  • #248
    Balfie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,137 ✭✭✭Balfie


    I get mine for 60 euro for 3 months.. The optician I go to is brilliant.. I started only using contacts there recently, and we went through the whole process of tryin the day ones before he realised he had to order the specific monthly ones..

    I was delighted..


  • #249
    Tigerandahalf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,816 ✭✭✭Tigerandahalf


    Im currently getting dailies with specsavers. About 35 eur for 2 boxes. Would people recommend changing? I see people mentioning online sites but are the contacts sub quality. If ordering online do you need other contact details other than the sight loss (-1 etc)
    Thanks.


  • #250
    missbelle
    Registered Users Posts: 494 ✭✭missbelle


    Tigerandahalf wrote: »
    Im currently getting dailies with specsavers. About 35 eur for 2 boxes. Would people recommend changing? I see people mentioning online sites but are the contacts sub quality. If ordering online do you need other contact details other than the sight loss (-1 etc)
    Thanks.

    Hi,

    For Daysoft you just need your prescription ie -1, and that's it! no harm in trying them, I think they are great and so reasonable. 1 month's supply is about 13 euro, why not give it a trial?


  • #251
    entropi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 21,730 ✭✭✭✭entropi


    I would try this myself, but I got told I cannot get a copy of my prescription from them (Specsavers). No explanation given really, except that I would need an eye test first, and that they dont normally give them (prescriptions) out...I only got a test done a few months ago >.<

    Do I really need a copy of my prescription to order online? It would only be for Dailies anyway.


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