Question 1

How much are contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

The average cost of contact lenses depends on the type of lenses you buy. Generally, contacts that need to be disposed of daily will cost more, but don’t require maintenance, solution, or additional storage. Prescription contact lenses that address more complex conditions, such as astigmatism and presbyopia, will cost more than those that just correct nearsightedness or farsightedness.

If you plan on wearing daily disposable contacts in both eyes for near- or farsightedness, plan on spending roughly $400–$1,000 per year. (You can keep to the lower end of that range if you buy lenses like Scout by Warby Parker in 90-packs.) Biweekly contact lenses might run you $150–$600 annually, and monthly contacts, around $200–$600.

Final tip: If you don’t wear dailies, always add a bit onto your contact lens budget for contact solution and storage cases!

Question 2

Is it OK to buy contacts online?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Just make sure, as with any purchase you make online, that you’re using a trusted vendor and that the products offered are from legitimate brands. Assuming that’s the case, like with Warby Parker, there’s no difference between the contacts you’d receive ordering the same brand from your doctor versus online.

Question 3

What do I need to order contacts online?

Accepted Answer

Buying contact lenses online is easy. All you need is your most recent contact lens prescription from an eye doctor and your payment method. Once you select the brand of contacts that you’re prescribed, you’ll be asked to provide information from your contact lens prescription for each eye, such as the sphere (the magnification of your lens), the base curve, and the diameter.

Note: Glasses and contact prescriptions are not the same! You’ll need an eye exam that includes a contact lens fitting to know which type and size is right for you.

Before you check out, we’ll also ask for either a copy of your prescription (a photo works fine!) or your eye doctor’s information, so we can verify which contacts you need.

Question 4

Does it matter what brand of contacts I buy?

Accepted Answer

Generally, yes. Your contact prescription should include a specific brand and lens type based on your vision needs. Make sure to communicate what you’re looking for to your optometrist so they can account for that when recommending a brand. Many optometrists also have trial contacts available, so you can find out how it feels to wear them before committing to an entire order.

Question 5

How long do contacts last?

Accepted Answer

Your contact lenses remain wearable only for as long as advertised by the manufacturer. If they’re daily disposable contacts, you should put a new pair in every morning and dispose of that pair at night. Other contacts can last up to two weeks or a month, and require overnight storage in a secure case filled with contact lens solution.

We’re stocked with daily disposable contacts, biweekly contacts, and monthly contacts galore, so chances are, we have the lenses you need.

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Contact Lens FAQs

How much are contact lenses?

Is it OK to buy contacts online?

What do I need to order contacts online?

Does it matter what brand of contacts I buy?

How long do contacts last?