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peter hh

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269 posts

243 months

Monday 7th January 2013
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I had my eyes tested last year and I had to wear glasses due to an astigmatism. I decided to look into wearing contact lenses(no pun intended).

I made an oppointment with vision express who charged me £25 for a contact lenses assessment, after doing so they have offered me some Johnson lenses for astigmatism for £42 via direct debit or £52 if I pay cash for 30 pairs.

But after having a quick google I've found the same lenses there about for £13.88.
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Now am I missing something or is it just a case of vision express making more money of the lenses than somewhere direct?

ETA, just checked and went through the checkout and the price of 30 pairs goes upto £45. Anyone got any recommendations of where to get them?


Edited by peter hh on Monday 7th January 23:13

davepoth

29,395 posts

228 months

Monday 7th January 2013
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No, you have that about right. Always cheaper online.

Mr Pointy

13,323 posts

188 months

Jack Blag

941 posts

242 months

Monday 7th January 2013
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Ilikebeaver

3,210 posts

210 months

Tuesday 8th January 2013
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Been getting mine here for years now http://www.daysoftcontactlenses.com/GB/CountryHome...

Clio200pat

156 posts

217 months

Wednesday 9th January 2013
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If you have got an astigmatism the lenses you need are these - http://www.asda-contactlenses.co.uk/1-day-acuvue-m... and not the ones you linked too.

I am in exactly the same position as you & need lenses for an astigmatism. I've tried to find them at a better price, but it always comes out around the £40 mark for 30 pairs wherever you go.

Not sure why but they seem to be incredibily expensive compared to other lenses.

LordGrover

34,155 posts

241 months

Wednesday 9th January 2013
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Multi-focal dailies are expensive too - I think it's these: click.
On contract I'm paying £39.50 per month which includes biannual lens and eyesight checks plus discounts off spectacles.

Odie

4,187 posts

211 months

Wednesday 9th January 2013
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cheaper online but does the direct debit scheme incl postage, checkups, discount on glasses? etc mines with boots does.

Gumrepus

1 posts

167 months

Wednesday 9th January 2013
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Try www.squarezebras.com for contact lenses and glasses

steveT350C

6,728 posts

190 months

Wednesday 9th January 2013
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Costco, £84 for 3 months for Johnson and Johnson Acuvue, for both eyes