5 Things You Should Be Aware Of When Buying Cheap Contact Lenses

Many people have this notion that cheap contact lenses are either defective or the quality is not good. However, the fact is that cheap lenses are not really bad and in some cases you can save quite a bit of money if you shop at the right place. Many people have actually stated that cheap lenses have lasted them longer than more expensive lenses. That said there are a number of things you need to check before you buy cheap lenses either online, offline or from a mail order store.

The store should be registered

The number of online and offline stores that sell cheap lenses number in the hundreds. Everywhere from spas to beauty centers, gyms and novelty stores sell contact lenses. However, none of these stores are qualified to sell medical equipment, contact lenses are considered medical items and these stores are not qualified to sell them. Stores that sell contact lenses may not exactly be going against the law in your country but they cannot advice you on which lenses are best for your eyes. They may also not be able to advice you if in the event you run into any problems. This is why it’s best to limit yourself to stores that are licensed to sell medical equipment.

They need to specialize in contact lenses

Even though there are an array of online and offline stores that sell cheap contact lenses its best to limit yourself to buying from stores that only sell lenses. The reason being that stores only selling contact lenses will in fact ensure that they have the best quality lenses. These stores among other things will also offer you a strong warranty which means that in the event of defects or any problems you may experience you can exchange them for another set or ask for your money back. If it’s an online store they will have a few days within which you can return the lens if you’re not satisfied with it. This is something that online novelty or beauty stores do not offer because they are dealing in more than one product and contacts are not the only items they sell.