# FYI Buying Contact Lenses Online
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic
**Created:** [March 24, 2008, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556 "2008-03-24T14:47:38Z")
**Posts on this page:** 14
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### Author:  [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2008, 2:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556/1 "2008-03-24T14:47:38Z")
I just found out that you MUST have a valid perscription for contact lenses to purchase them in the US. I tried to buy contacts from a variety of online resellers only to find out that you need to submit a doctor’s name and phone number in order for your order to be placed. Since my eyes haven’t changed in 2+ years, I didn’t feel the need to spend extra money on an eye exam. My solution, I bought contacts from the U.K. The US dollar being weak cost me a few dollars more per box than it normally would have but no biggie. Shipping was $12 bux so if any of you are ever in this situation, [www.visiondirect.co.uk](http://www.visiondirect.co.uk)
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### Author:  [@Treads4Heads](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Treads4Heads)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2008, 4:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556/2 "2008-03-24T16:35:02Z")
Thanks! Ive been needing new contacts
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### Author:  [@JustinH](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JustinH)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2008, 5:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556/3 "2008-03-24T17:02:53Z")
good post.
I actually was in a very similar situation. I went through america’s best, and had a valid prescription. I ordered online, when the internet vendor called america’s best they said they would not honor my prescription because I didn’t come in for a “follow up” exam.
Total bullshit, just a way to get me back in the seat and spend more $$$ on eye exams.
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### Author:  [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2008, 5:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556/4 "2008-03-24T17:23:03Z")
> [@JustinH](#):
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> good post.
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> I actually was in a very similar situation. I went through america’s best, and had a valid prescription. I ordered online, when the internet vendor called america’s best they said they would not honor my prescription because I didn’t come in for a “follow up” exam.
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> Total bullshit, just a way to get me back in the seat and spend more $$$ on eye exams.
Usually your eye exam is only valid for a single year, after that it’s time to get retested. Canada must have one of these sites too.
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### Author:  [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2008, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556/5 "2008-03-24T17:54:07Z")
EDM y0
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### Author:  [@psychopjv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psychopjv)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2008, 6:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556/6 "2008-03-24T18:31:16Z")
> [@RuBiCaNT](#):
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> Usually your eye exam is only valid for a single year, after that it’s time to get retested. Canada must have one of these sites too.
they do two different exams now. one for eyeglasses and one for contacts. so having a valid glasses prescription means nothing to them.
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### Author:  [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2008, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556/7 "2008-03-24T18:32:21Z")
> [@psychopjv](#):
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> they do two different exams now. one for eyeglasses and one for contacts. so having a valid glasses prescription means nothing to them.
I can see that. They probably assume the curvature of your eye would change over time :bloated: but good info regardless.
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### Author:  [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)
#### Post date: [March 24, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556/8 "2008-03-24T18:35:11Z")
I think it depends on the doctor. I.E. the prescription may expire but a lot of doctors will just say “yeah sure whatever” sign a new one and go back to banging the secretary. Just like a pharmacist calling a doctor to get more refills on an existing script for viagara or whatever.
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### Author:  [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2008, 11:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556/9 "2008-03-31T11:58:17Z")
I just got my contacts from the UK. The package actually came from Xander-Land (Holland) so the turn-around time is about a week. I have the new contacts in and they are working great! I must say, $12 for shipping international is a great deal as UPS/FedEx Ground costs just as much and takes just about as long. Overall this was a great buying experience.
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### Author:  [@BooSting](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BooSting)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2008, 12:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556/10 "2008-03-31T12:20:22Z")
Did it come with weed?
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### Author:  [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2008, 12:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556/11 "2008-03-31T12:34:29Z")
> [@BooStang](#):
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> Did it come with weed?
Sadly no.
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### Author:  [@Anonymity](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Anonymity)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2008, 12:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556/12 "2008-03-31T12:38:48Z")
> [@BooStang](#):
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> Did it come with weed?
he is old but not that old yet…
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### Author:  [@BooSting](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BooSting)
#### Post date: [March 31, 2008, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556/13 "2008-03-31T12:51:05Z")
oh, i was thinking new amsterdam
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### Author:  [@Garick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Garick)
#### Post date: [September 19, 2008, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fyi-buying-contact-lenses-online/45556/14 "2008-09-19T18:47:10Z")
bump for good info…just got a box, even a bit cheaper than [contacts.com](http://contacts.com)