These Are the Best Places to Buy Contacts Online, Tested by CNET Staff
The article reviews various online retailers for purchasing contact lenses, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses. Warby Parker is noted for its convenience and competitive pricing, while Lens.com is recognized for offering the lowest prices. Other retailers like 1-800 Contacts and ContactsDirect are praised for their customer service and ease of using vision insurance, respectively.
- ▪Warby Parker offers a clean interface and virtual prescription renewal, making it convenient for online orders.
- ▪Lens.com is highlighted for consistently providing the lowest prices on contact lenses, even after shipping fees.
- ▪1-800 Contacts is known for fast shipping and excellent customer service, catering to urgent needs for contact lenses.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.cnet.com/health/personal-care/best-place-to-buy-contacts-online/ |
| Publication time | Mon, 25 May 2026 23:34:00 +0000 |
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Over the past 20 years, I've ordered contact lenses from my eye doctor, wholesale stores and online retailers, but prefer the latter because it's more convenient and I often come across discounted contacts online. The only challenge is finding the right online contact lens retailer for your needs, as there are dozens of companies to choose from. Our Picks Best overall place to buy contacts online Warby Parker Save 20% off on your first order of contacts See at Warby Parker Why I chose Warby Parker: I first tried Warby Parker for glasses, but quickly realized its contact lens service is equally impressive. The interface is clean, ordering is simple and the virtual prescription renewal saved me during busy weeks when I couldn’t get to the eye doctor.
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