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 13 May 2008 13:23 BST

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Buying contact lenses can be a minefield if you haven’t worn them before. With all the recent technological advancements in cornea scanning technology as well as the silicone hydrogels that hard lenses are made up of, the choice of lens type has increased as well as time limits you can wear each type for.

Before you start looking around, make sure you have a prescription that’s up to date and take the time to visit an eye care specialist who will demonstrate how to put your lenses in. Take time to find out how to care for your lenses as the savings you will make taking good care of your lenses will also pay off in the long run. Listen to the recommendations regarding how long you should wear the lenses for and always stick to it. All these factors will stand you in better stead to confidently buy online later.

Remember, you have the legal right to request a copy of your prescription while you are there and it is essential that you have this is if you wish to shop around outside of the local practitioners. Many people do not know they are at liberty to do this and so spend way over the odds for the convenience of having an eye care specialist on the high street.

Remember the optician will be there whether you buy your monthlies in store or not, they will still have a copy of your prescription and you will still be able to ask for an exam when you need one. You are under no obligation to buy through them just because they examined you.

Make sure you are confident at putting in lenses before you buy online, otherwise, if you choose to buy a product outside of your optician’s range they might not be able to help with any problems you might experience. It is advisable to have been using contacts for at least six months before you buy online.

It’s probably best not to swap brands online - stick with what you know works for you - but do use this tool to shop around for a better price on the product you require. Sites listed by Contactlenses.co.uk will only sell you the type and brand specified on your prescription as it is considered unsafe to do otherwise without an eye care specialist’s recommendation, so trying to change your mind without advice will be refused anyway.

If you have found yourself being talked into accepting a brand promoted by one of the bigger chains and can’t get out of it, ring one of the advisors at contactlenses.co.uk and ask for advice regarding similar products and price ranges.

Buying online means you can make huge savings which can amount to hundreds of pounds every year. Bigger stores like Vision Direct buy items such as contact lenses in bulk and sell at a reduced price in order to retain the customer, so make a point of looking under the pages of well-known stores. ASDA also now offer contact lenses.

Lastly before buying, check the company’s returns policy. You should not be obliged to buy as with high street brands and you should be refunded in full as long as you return the lenses ASAP. Companies such as Vision Direct have this policy in place for all of the contact lens products they sell.

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