A fresh box of daily lenses every few weeks can add up fast. And for people who wear contacts most days of the year, that cost becomes hard to ignore. Monthly contact lenses are specifically made for this situation. One pair lasts up to 30 days with a simple nightly cleaning routine.
Most monthly lenses available now are also made from silicone hydrogel, a material that makes contacts more breathable, so you are not trading comfort for the lower price.
That's because online retailers carry a wider range of monthly lenses than most optical shops stock locally, including toric and multifocal options that can be harder to find in person. You can match your prescription to your order using the details on your lens box, upload your prescription for verification, and set up automatic refills so you always have a fresh supply.
For people who wear contacts most days, the math on monthly lenses tends to work out well. One pair covers an entire month, so you aren't going through 30 individual lenses per eye the way you would with dailies. Plus, you can purchase a six-month or annual supply upfront, which lowers the price through rebates.
Daily lenses give you a fresh pair every morning with no cleaning required, which makes them the more convenient option for travel, occasional wear, or anyone who prefers not to manage a nightly care routine.
On the other hand, monthly lenses cost less per day when worn consistently.
Remember this when making your decision: If you wear contacts five or more days a week, monthly lenses will almost always cost less over the course of a year. If you wear them occasionally, dailies may be the more practical fit.
Your eye doctor handles most of the technical decisions during your contact lens exam, but knowing what to look for when placing an order online makes the process smoother. Here is what to check before you buy:
It depends on the retailer and how quickly your eye doctor responds.
Most online retailers verify prescriptions within one to two business days by contacting your optometrist directly, like what we do here at 1800 Get Lens.
However, we can verify it faster if you have a clear, legible copy of your prescription at the time of your order than waiting for them to reach out to your doctor's office.
Yes, as long as you are buying from a licensed retailer that requires a valid prescription before processing your order.
Reputable online contact lens retailers are required by law in the United States to verify your prescription before shipping.
Avoid any site that allows you to complete a purchase without providing prescription details, as selling contact lenses without a valid prescription is illegal, and your eye health is at risk.
Online retailers carry lower overhead costs than physical optical shops, which allows them to pass some of those savings on to the customer. Pricing can also vary between retailers based on supplier agreements, volume purchasing, and ongoing promotions.
That said, unusually low prices on name-brand lenses from unfamiliar websites can be a sign of counterfeit or improperly stored products, so it is worth sticking to established retailers with clear return and verification policies.
For most people who wear contacts daily, yes. Major lens brands offer rebates on annual supply purchases that can range from modest discounts to significant savings, depending on the brand and the current promotion.
They should be, provided you are ordering from a licensed and reputable retailer. Authorized online retailers source their lenses directly from manufacturers or through approved distribution channels, which means the product you receive is the same as what you would buy from your eye doctor's office.
If you are unsure about a retailer, look for signs that they require a valid prescription, display verifiable contact information, and carry recognized brand names with standard packaging and lot numbers.
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