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Cheapest place to buy contact lenses?

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  • #102
    Caroline_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,400 ✭✭✭Caroline_ie


    Just received my daysoft supply today in the mail box. Took less than a week to get them delivered ( ordered last thursday on Oct 29th ). I am impressed so far. I will try them tomorrow morning and tell you guys what I think.


  • #103
    Fighting Irish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,065 ✭✭✭Fighting Irish


    Squiggle wrote: »
    Try daysoft and see how you get on - their uni-fit design covers the full range of normal corneas. Alternatively price those 1 Day Acuvue with yourlenses - looks to me like a 30 day supply costs €44.8 delivered and a 90 day supply costs €108.8 delivered. BTW I buy from them without any problems.

    I looked at daysoft but they don't have acuvue trueye in their list


  • #104
    Daisies
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 4,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Daisies


    Hi just in response the Acuvue TruEye are a silicone hydrogel material which allows more oxygen to the cornea and they dont dry out as much as standard lenses.
    As far as I am aware the daysoft lenses are all hydrogel lenses (an older material) and thus are not as healthy for the eye. The TruEye allow a longer wearing time without compromising the health of the cornea


  • #105
    Caroline_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,400 ✭✭✭Caroline_ie


    Caroline_ie wrote: »
    Just received my daysoft supply today in the mail box. Took less than a week to get them delivered ( ordered last thursday on Oct 29th ). I am impressed so far. I will try them tomorrow morning and tell you guys what I think.

    So I have been using the daysoft for 2 days and so far so good. I don't usually wear them in work at my computer ( even when i was wearing the acuvue moists, I find them 'foggy' ) but I used them cycling ( which is when I needs them the most i am -1/-1) in the dark and they are great. So ----> I recommend!


  • #106
    Squiggle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭Squiggle


    Fighting Irish wrote: »
    I looked at daysoft but they don't have acuvue trueye in their list

    Sorry I missed the "trueye" bit in your post. Daysoft do say to e mail them if the lens you use is not on their drop down list so they can advise you as to which of their lenses, if any , they recommend. Also have a look at opticalexpress for Acuvue trueye prices.


  • #107
    maninblack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 337 ✭✭maninblack


    After ordering 90 pairs of focus dailies off the getlenses.ie crowd.

    €75 quid versus €100-10 in vision express.

    however, they only hit me with the killer disclaimer in the confirmation e-mail which I thought was a bit sly.
    Important information for Irish Customers!
    Due to recent changes in the legislation governing the supply of contact lenses in Ireland, opticians will no longer confirm your contact lens prescription directly with us.

    Thus, you must obtain a signed copy of your contact lens prescription directly from your optician dated within the past 12 months. You can fax (on 1850 20 30 43) or scan a copy of this to us.

    Sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may cause but it is unfortunately beyond our control.
    Sent them on an e-mail there asking for the order to be canceled asap. I can see where they're coming from as they don't want some clown to take a chance on some contact lenses, destroy their eyes, and then chase after getlenses for compensation.

    I just cba going into vision express in the morning to get down on my knees and beg for some special form.

    any of the other sites allow you to purchase without needing confirmation from the optician? I've been the exact same prescription for 6/7 yrs now! Had an eye test in June and it was still the same


  • #108
    dobh
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭dobh


    The optician is obliged by law to give you your prescription so no need to beg.


  • #109
    Fighting Irish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,065 ✭✭✭Fighting Irish


    Still looking for "1 day acuvue trueye"

    75 for a months supply in optician
    60 online

    Anyone able to find any better prices?


  • #110
    dobh
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭dobh


    My son got daysoft monthly lens and he said they are the most comfortable lens he has ever worn. Over the years I have been buying lens online for him ( he is a student ! ) and have usually bought the more expensive ones as nervous about stuff about eyes and sight etc. However on the strength of rec by boards posts bought the Daysoft recently for him . He will def be continuing with them.


  • #111
    donnaghc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8 ✭donnaghc


    Just want to say, I also ordered the daysoft lenses, can't get over how much more comfomtable they are, no drying. I forget they are in my eyes!


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  • #112
    Fighting Irish
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,065 ✭✭✭Fighting Irish


    Daysoft needs to start doing trueye


  • #113
    syngindub
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,798 ✭✭✭syngindub


    i bought lenses a few months ( daysoft 58) from https://www.daysoftcontactlenses.com..
    I found them a bit more tricky to insert into the eye than the specsaver lenses. They are slightly heavier and kept falling off my finger before i could reach the eye if that makes sense. Has anyone else noticed this and did you find any lighter alternatives?


  • #114
    Squiggle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭Squiggle


    Has anyone purchased form Opticalinstitute based in Portugal? They have very competitive prices ( the best I can find ) for Air Optix Aqua which I will be buying from now on as Ciba Vision are ceasing production of Air Optix. Everything seems to check out about this site but I would like to hear about any dealings anyone on here has had with them before I buy.


  • #115
    EssGee
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭EssGee


    Squiggle wrote: »
    Has anyone purchased form Opticalinstitute based in Portugal? They have very competitive prices ( the best I can find ) for Air Optix Aqua which I will be buying from now on as Ciba Vision are ceasing production of Air Optix. Everything seems to check out about this site but I would like to hear about any dealings anyone on here has had with them before I buy.

    They will charge about 6 euro extra for postage if you pay with a credit card or PayPal (3 euro if you pay by bank transfer!).

    I have just ordered 2 boxes of Air Optix Aqua from them - cost me 63 euro for 12 monthly lenses, including shipping - marginally cheaper than GetLenses and others and you don't have the hassle of sending them a confirmed prescription.

    Looks kosher so far, fingers crossed.


  • #116
    Icdb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 135 ✭✭Icdb


    they are grand... order recieved within 2 weeks.. perfect product


  • #117
    Squiggle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭Squiggle


    EssGee wrote: »
    They will charge about 6 euro extra for postage if you pay with a credit card or PayPal (3 euro if you pay by bank transfer!).

    I have just ordered 2 boxes of Air Optix Aqua from them - cost me 63 euro for 12 monthly lenses, including shipping - marginally cheaper than GetLenses and others and you don't have the hassle of sending them a confirmed prescription.

    Looks kosher so far, fingers crossed.

    2 boxes is six months supply but at €63 that is still the cheapest I can find for Air Optix Aqua ! That aside maybe you could report back here if you have any problems with delivery etc.


  • #118
    EssGee
    Registered Users Posts: 5 ✭EssGee


    Squiggle wrote: »
    2 boxes is six months supply but at €63 that is still the cheapest I can find for Air Optix Aqua ! That aside maybe you could report back here if you have any problems with delivery etc.

    Lenses received this morning - less than a week from ordering. Genuine article as far I can tell. Absolutely no hassles in the transaction and couldn't find a better deal. I will be dealing with them again.


  • #119
    Dionysus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,420 ✭✭✭Dionysus


    Wow. This thread has come on hugely since April last year.

    Just to report that I'm using those Daysoft daily disposable contact lenses from the Channel Islands ever since they were recommended here and I've had no problems with them. I'd have no hesitation in recommending them. I still cannot believe they are so much cheaper than the lenses I was getting from the US, never mind any lenses I could have got in Ireland.

    Thanks again to people for all their money-saving suggestions and reviews.


  • #120
    bureau2009
    Registered Users Posts: 637 ✭✭✭bureau2009


    I'm sure this has been covered in previous posts but here is what I am looking for:

    I want to buy 1 or 2 boxes of 1 day Acuvue - I know the prescription from the side of the box but I don't have an optician's prescription.

    Where can I buy these lenses on-line without opticians prescription - I know my current lenses are fine.

    Many thanks for your help.


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  • #121
    Caroline_ie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,400 ✭✭✭Caroline_ie


    I order from daysoftlenses.com and they don't request a prescription. ( I use the same ones as you Acuvue 1 day moist )

    Some other places I have ordered from before just called your Optician to confirm you have a valid prescription.


  • #122
    Squiggle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭Squiggle


    bureau2009 wrote: »
    I'm sure this has been covered in previous posts but here is what I am looking for:

    I want to buy 1 or 2 boxes of 1 day Acuvue - I know the prescription from the side of the box but I don't have an optician's prescription.

    Where can I buy these lenses on-line without opticians prescription - I know my current lenses are fine.

    Many thanks for your help.

    Optical Institute, lensbase and yourlenses, all of whom have been recommended on here, don't require a prescription.


  • #123
    grado
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5 ✭grado


    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!

    the cheapest place to buy contact lens is go china website, if you don't worry about the quality. 90% of contact lens are manufactured in China.


  • #124
    Paulie907
    Closed Accounts Posts: 43 ✭Paulie907


    Have been wearing Clariti 1 Day lenses for a few months now. Switched over from the Tru-Eye as I didnt find it very comfortable. It's a silicone hydrogel daily as well and I find it much more comfortable in my eyes. Its also cheaper than the J&J lenses, am paying 140 for 3 months supply. Its good all round value I think and I'm still able to support local buisness which is nice to able to do if the price is right


  • #125
    ruthiepie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 224 ✭✭ruthiepie


    Anyone buy contact lenses off Optical Institute recently?? I ordered them on the 5th April, money was taken on the 6th April and still no lenses. I know shipping could be affected by the volcano but still 2 weeks later and nothing?? Just wondering really what the shipping times normally are??


  • #126
    Squiggle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭Squiggle


    ruthiepie wrote: »
    Anyone buy contact lenses off Optical Institute recently?? I ordered them on the 5th April, money was taken on the 6th April and still no lenses. I know shipping could be affected by the volcano but still 2 weeks later and nothing?? Just wondering really what the shipping times normally are??

    You can Track and Trace to follow your package and typical delivery times are detailed in their FAQ.


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  • #127
    ruthiepie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 224 ✭✭ruthiepie


    Ya ive tried tracking and tracing, on the irish website the code is not registering anything and on the porteguese website the information has not been updated since the 15th. Ive tried getting onto Optical Institute but havent heard anything back yet. I was just wondering had anyone else used them before and how long it took them to receive their lenses!!


  • #128
    Squiggle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭Squiggle


    ruthiepie wrote: »
    I was just wondering had anyone else used them before and how long it took them to receive their lenses!!

    I asked the same question in post 115 on page 8 and there were a few positive responses if you check it out. I still intend to order from them in the next fortnight !


  • #129
    ruthiepie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 224 ✭✭ruthiepie


    I think to be honest the Volcano is prob having a knock on effect and that there's not much that can be done at the moment. I was just talking to the customer services for the post office and they were saying that they are sending mail to the UK by ship but other than that I think everything else is grounded so the same is prob happening over there!!

    I suppose I was just a bit anxious as this is my first time order them, the money has been gone and still no lenses... I suppose all I can do now is wait for this volcano to die down a bit and the post resumes to normal!!!

    Thanks Squiggle!!


  • #130
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    Just been reading through the whole thread and thanks to the people that have recommended Daysoft, I have told my wife about them and she'll be ordering the minimum amount to try them out.

    Can't really go wrong for 1 month supply 2 boxes of 32 lenses at €5.99/box €11.98 Delivered :D

    She was in Specsavers today and was quoted €60 for a months supply of 1 Day Acuvue. :eek:

    We'll let you know how it goes.


  • #131
    roseym
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭roseym


    I'm another very happy user of the Daysoft lens, have been using them now for about two years and find them great. With my old lens (I can't remember the brand, but I got them through an optician) I often had problems with the lens splitting in half while in my eye, or sticking to my eyelid when I blinked and then slowly sliding back into place.
    With the daysoft ones I don't have any of these issues. They're also comfortable to wear, despite my general low tolerance for contact lens. I find their packaging great too, far neater than traditional packaging. And delivery has always been extremely prompt too. So yeah...you could say I'm one extremely happy customer! :D


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  • #132
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    Wife tried out the Daysoft today. Suitably impressed. As good as the One Day Acuvue she used to wear comfort wise, for a fraction of the price.

    Very happy with them and will be ordering again. :)


  • #133
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    bureau2009 wrote: »
    I want to buy 1 or 2 boxes of 1 day Acuvue - I know the prescription from the side of the box but I don't have an optician's prescription.

    We buy from this eBay seller. (1 day Acuvue Define, that is). Works out at €25 for a box of 30 with shipping (you may be stung for VAT though).

    I'm actually looking at where (if anywhere) these can be bought in Ireland - since they're made in Limerick!


  • #134
    33% God
    Closed Accounts Posts: 338 ✭✭33% God


    Just got some daysoft lenses. I'm amazed at how good they are, I can't tell the difference between these and the multiple times more expensive ones that I was wearing.
    I'm also impressed by the packaging.


  • #135
    Kent Brockman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭Kent Brockman


    ruthiepie wrote: »
    Anyone buy contact lenses off Optical Institute recently?? I ordered them on the 5th April, money was taken on the 6th April and still no lenses. I know shipping could be affected by the volcano but still 2 weeks later and nothing?? Just wondering really what the shipping times normally are??

    I purchased from Optical Institute on Mar25th and got lenses in less than 2 weeks. Had to sign for them with postman.

    I then recommended to a friend but his have not arrived (almost 4 weeks now), Tracking said they left portugal shortly after he ordered but still no sign here.
    We assumed the Volcanic related disruptions were to blame

    Good luck and let us know if you get them and likewise I'll post if /when my mate gets them.


  • #136
    berlingo
    Registered Users Posts: 20 ✭berlingo


    Thanks for the Daysoft lenses link. Thats atleast 3 more new customers from our family. will let you know how we get on.... :D


  • #137
    ruthiepie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 224 ✭✭ruthiepie


    Kent Brockman wrote: »
    I purchased from Optical Institute on Mar25th and got lenses in less than 2 weeks. Had to sign for them with postman.

    I then recommended to a friend but his have not arrived (almost 4 weeks now), Tracking said they left portugal shortly after he ordered but still no sign here.
    We assumed the Volcanic related disruptions were to blame

    Good luck and let us know if you get them and likewise I'll post if /when my mate gets them.

    Hi I meant to update this to say I finally did receive my lenses on the 7th May!! A full month after ordering them!! They seemed to have been stuck in Portugal all that time although I was kept getting told that they had definately left before the Volcano!!

    So the good news is that I did get them but if I hadnt they told me that it would take a month(this is after 3 weeks had elapsed so could be talking about up to 2 months) for them to investigate as to what happened before they would even talk about sending me out another pair.

    Contact lenses were perfect and they are the cheapest for my lenses so I will deal with them again but would leave myself plenty of time in future and hopefully dont need to deal with customer services as they arent the best and the quickest to get back to you.

    Did you friend get his lenses in the end??


  • #138
    Kent Brockman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭Kent Brockman


    Mate got his on friday, same story. Very happy with them but will order a bit earlier next time lol;)


  • #139
    Doroteo
    Closed Accounts Posts: 28 ✭Doroteo


    I will check this one. looks like a nice deal


  • #140
    Ziggy_Stardust
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭Ziggy_Stardust


    I ordered some daysoft lenses on thursday just a months worth to try them out. I was using focus dalies before this.
    They were delivered on the monday which nice. I've worn a pair everyday since and am very impressed. The only thing is they are much softer lenses than the focus dalies which makes them a little harder to get in the eye but not really an issue if you just take your time and do it right.

    For the money a can safely say i'll be ordering these from now on. Amazing value thanks for the shout.


  • #141
    Squiggle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭Squiggle


    Ordered lenses form Optical Institute on 17th May, got an email saying they were dispatched on 18th May, and they arrived this morning - perfect product. :D.


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  • #142
    hada
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 699 ✭✭✭hada


    Just ordered - currently living in the UK and it has cost me just £9.98 a month!! That is absolutely fantastic.

    Will report back.


  • #143
    roseym
    Registered Users Posts: 98 ✭✭roseym


    Ordered on Friday and they arrived today, so pleased because I'm running very low. Couldn't ask for more at this price, it's brill.


  • #144
    MariaAwber
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1 ✭MariaAwber


    Wana a best place to buy contact lens then click here


  • #145
    Kent Brockman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,282 ✭✭✭Kent Brockman


    MariaAwber wrote: »
    Wana a best place to buy contact lens then click here

    Er.. customs might add a bit to the price of those as they are coming from outside EU (I know a guy who was caught recently for VAT)


  • #146
    Kotek Besar
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,601 ✭✭✭Kotek Besar


    Kent Brockman wrote: »
    (I know a guy who was caught recently for VAT)

    Yeah, me!


  • #147
    cowhands
    Registered Users Posts: 572 ✭✭✭cowhands


    Just finished a trial 5 day period of contact lenses with my optician. all went well however I really dont want to buy from him as he seems very dear. Would love to buy online and would love to buy coloured lenses. How ever I have astigmatism and I need Toric lenses. Are coloured lenses available to buy in colour? Can anyone point me in the right direction? Or give me any other info.


  • #148
    mp3ireland2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,819 ✭✭✭mp3ireland2


    Need to get new lenses, so was pricing around.... Quite specific I know, but may help somebody else! Others may be able to make use of the delivery charges quoted!



    Focus Visitint (6) Delivery Total (6) Total (12)
    Yourlens.ie 20.20 5 25.20 45.4
    Lensbase 18.90 6.50 25.40 44.3
    Lensway.ie 20.20 4.50 24.70 44.9
    Eurolens.ie 21.99 FREE 21.99 43.98
    Visiondirect 21.00 6.50 27.50 48
    OpticalInstitute 19.95 5.95 25.9 45.85

    As both my eyes are the same I think i'll jus order 6 from Eurolens... As ordering 12 won't save any money as these are still the cheapest!

    EDIT: didn't know how to format this right so i realise its impossible to read!
    Eurolens.ie is the cheapest. Tried making a html table, don't know much about html and couldn't get it to work so gave up :-(


  • #149
    kleefarr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,744 ✭✭✭kleefarr


    Are those prices for one months supply, both eyes?


  • #150
    mp3ireland2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,819 ✭✭✭mp3ireland2


    They come in boxes of 6. These are monthly lenses, not daily... so each lens last a month... 12 will do both eyes for 6 months....my eyes are the same so one box of 6 will do me for 3 months... I switched from dailies to save some money! but still use dailies if i'm going out, so i don't have to worry about losing one etc.


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  • #151
    Squiggle
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,256 ✭✭✭Squiggle


    mp3ireland2 wrote: »
    Need to get new lenses, so was pricing around.... Quite specific I know, but may help somebody else! Others may be able to make use of the delivery charges quoted!



    Focus Visitint (6) Delivery Total (6) Total (12)
    Yourlens.ie 20.20 5 25.20 45.4
    Lensbase 18.90 6.50 25.40 44.3
    Lensway.ie 20.20 4.50 24.70 44.9
    Eurolens.ie 21.99 FREE 21.99 43.98
    Visiondirect 21.00 6.50 27.50 48
    OpticalInstitute 19.95 5.95 25.9 45.85

    As both my eyes are the same I think i'll jus order 6 from Eurolens... As ordering 12 won't save any money as these are still the cheapest!

    EDIT: didn't know how to format this right so i realise its impossible to read!
    Eurolens.ie is the cheapest. Tried making a html table, don't know much about html and couldn't get it to work so gave up :-(

    Read this thread before you buy from Eurolens !


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