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1-800-GET-LENS

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1-800-GET-LENS has a rating of 4.3 stars from 850 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with 1-800-GET-LENS most frequently mention customer service, timely manner, and eye doctor. 1-800-GET-LENS ranks 8th among Contact Lenses sites.

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Business's Favorite Review

“Great price and low shipping fee without all the extra...”

Ashley B.
2/15/24

Great price and low shipping fee without all the extra added costs. Can't wait for them to be shipped out!

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Top Positive Review

“Exactly as ordered”

Kathleen S.
3/18/24

Smooth ordering, helpful phone call, lens are as ordered and per prescription. I'll buy again from this company.

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Illinois
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October 15th, 2024
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Honestly, I was a little disappointed, the pricing that is advertised looks so enticing, but when you start adding everything up, it gets expensive really fast. I wonder if there is a different way to advertise, like using both eyes as the advertised price, not just one eye.

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Illinois
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October 9th, 2024
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I needed contacts. But I can't afford the stores prices. These guys came up. Got my order quickly. I would have rather liked the rebate off of my order and not a mail in proof of purchase that you have to cut off a years supply of contacts making the box worthless for storage. Then you have to access to a printer to print off form. (They never mentioned that during the rebate offer.) now I mailed the rebate to a place that possibly is under water from hurricanes. Brief google search was not promising. I feel as if the Visa card should be mailed with purchase but activated after you pay. Way easier than placing the burden on the customer. However, they didn't screw up filling a prescription with brand type and prescription. 🙄

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Germany
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October 24th, 2024
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Nothing of note, everything went smoothly. Please make sure to read the cost per unit as the site makes it just a little tricky to determine your cart price before checkout. They offer a nice rebate, but you get it in the form of a gift card, not a direct return of money.

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Florida
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September 1st, 2024
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I wear gas permeable lenses; two (2) of past companies used no longer carry them. Not only does you company carry them, but I was also able to get two (2) pairs for the same price paid elsewhere for one. Ordering is simple, and arrived quickly. Thank you! Anne

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New York
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August 30th, 2024
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There are significant hidden processing fees that do not show up until check out. It was a little bit of a shock in the difference in price from just the contacts to the end total. Also hard to even find what the extra cost were all about as tech had to tell me where to view them. They are a little deceptive.

Thumbnail of user mikeb4081
Illinois
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October 10th, 2024
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Very easy site to use. Easier than 1-800-Contacts in fact. Only thing I didn't like were a bunch of fees tacked on at the end. The price ends up being more than you're expecting. Just state the correct price up front - it's still a good price.

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California
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October 8th, 2024
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At first, it was a very frustrating process. I had given them my prescription, but for reasons they were complications and I had to call customer service quite a few times. Upon placing my order, I was told it would only take 3 to 5 business days. Once the purchase was complete, it was stating it would take almost 2 weeks. I had to call customer service in order for them to explain that it only takes 3 to 5 business days once the product has originally shipped out. This was something they should have explained during my order. I ended up having to pay more money to have expedited. My daughter is complaining that the left contacts are blurry so I'm not sure that they even got the prescription correctly.

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Oklahoma
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September 9th, 2024
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My money was small at the time but I needed to be able to see so I searched the Internet for a deal. Contacts have been expensive for a lot of years for me and I never thought I could come across this amazing deal. And finally, low and behold, Lens.com came up and showed out!.😁 You will always have me as a customer. Thank you and God Bless.

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California
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August 22nd, 2024
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This was my first time ordering from 1-800-Get-Lens. I was happily amazed at how easy it was to order new contacts. I think the whole process took 5 minutes or less from start to finish! I received my contacts within the time frame provided, and I love my Brilliant Blue eyes! I receive lots of compliments because they are such a vibrant color! I do recommend this company for their easy to follow on line instructions, large variety of products, discounted prices, and fast efficient service. Thanks for reading and have a lovely day.

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Texas
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August 25th, 2024
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My contacts got here finally, they were the correct order. I did wish there was an online option to send in the rebate information and I don't like how long it took to get my contacts. But, overall a good experience.

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Washington
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September 4th, 2024
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Yall went above and beyond getting my prescription from my dr because they gave me the wrong one by accident. I will definitely be purchasing again when I need more. Thanks again for providing great customer service.

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Utah
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September 24th, 2024
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Order was weeks late. Order was late. Order was late. Order was late. Making me type 50 characters wa s unnecessary. I understand the statistics you're tallying. Tell your Business Analyst that this mandatory aspect makes customers, whether a good experience or not, provide negative information out of frustration which is contrary to the point of the qualitative survey they are using. Misleading!

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Florida
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September 17th, 2024
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Keeping in mind that an email was sent stating that they had to get my contacts from somewhere else I still had to wait roughly a month to get contacts which made things difficult for me. Even though the process of getting the right lenses and purchasing was satisfying the wait for shipping and delivery was pretty displeasing

Thumbnail of user alicel1294
North Carolina
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October 27th, 2024
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I was unaware that I would get the rebate after placing the order. This should've been more visible on the website, so I was surprised when the whole amount was charged to my cc. I went to the confirmation email to investigate, and only then, at the bottom, did I see a mention of the rebate. I almost missed it! The instructions say that I must cut out a piece of the box from the contact lenses, fill out some paper with my address, and mail it somewhere. Only then will I get a prepaid card with the $150 rebate in my mailbox. This is so much extra work, and in the 21st century, this is nonsense. It's like faxing. Who has time for this?! I assume this is so that the lens company can sell my information, hence the discount, and I will start receiving much more junk mail in my mailbox. Not thrilled! If I'm wrong about my information being sold for the discount, this process should've been done over email.

Thumbnail of user kennethb2159
Washington
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August 20th, 2024
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Good service. Great contacts. Easy ordering.I mailed my proof of purchases with signature confirmation.it was delivered yesterday. I hope I get my rebate.otherwise this order was 200$ more expensive then anyone else...please give me my rebate lol.

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California
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September 24th, 2024
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I have a very busy schedule and not having to spend my afternoon going to a doctors office to renew my prescription was Brilliant! It arrived just as I requested in 5 to 7 business days and I was able to track my package. Well Done and Thank You! I can see clearly now...

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Indiana
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November 8th, 2024
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It was easy to order my contacts and the arrival was pretty fast. I do feel that the pricing is somewhat misleading. The contacts price seems reasonable, but processing fees, etc make the price much higher.

Thumbnail of user brandonw1179
Georgia
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September 3rd, 2024
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I received my contacts in a timely manner and the customer service rep was very helpful in getting my prescription from my optometrist. I'm just hoping the rebate cones fast. I filled it all out and sent in the rebate with my box cut outs so now I'm just waiting to see.

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Louisiana
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September 21st, 2024
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The site was very user friendly and easy to use. I had no problems making sure the prescription matched what I was ordering. It took longer than I anticipated to receive my contact lens. Other than the delay in receipt of the lens my experience was great.

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Texas
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September 16th, 2024
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I ordered extra contacts, and they were very easy to order, and much cheaper than buying them at the local vision center! They arrived quickly and are identical to what I got from the eye doctor. Very pleased with the service and I will use it again AND will recommend it to others.

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North Carolina
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November 4th, 2024
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1800 contacts always has my brand of contacts and always has great prices. I never have to worry about being able to not only afford my contacts, but also I never have to worry about how long it takes for them to arrive. They are very speedy and sometimes my contacts even show up 3 days early

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Pennsylvania
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September 24th, 2024
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I called to get information on my order and I was informed that I had to update my prescription information. The customer service rep had the comments from my eye doctor and made the changes that were necessary to get the order processed. I was told to expect a 3 week delivery and was pleasantly surprised to find my order had been delivered in only 3 days! Well done!

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Illinois
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October 16th, 2024
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The website was very easy to navigate. I was able to find my contacts that I needed and it was the cheapest compared to any competitive website. I received my order in the mail within a few days and easily sent in my rebate paperwork.

Thumbnail of user devine70
Georgia
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September 15th, 2024
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Goodnight love you too I can do it for you need to get my new phone number for the one I can do it for you to come to the house and get it for you to come to the house and get it for you to come to the

Thumbnail of user peterh2693
Washington
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October 13th, 2024
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Dont make leave a review this is a Bull $#*! way for you to get reviews and should not be used. If I want to leave a review without comment you should just let it go and if I do leave comments you shouldnt require me to leave a certain number of characters.

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Since 1944, 1-800-GET-LENS has made it its mission to provide contact lens wearers with brand name contact lenses at the lowest possible prices. These lenses are the same exact lenses sold by your eye doctor. The difference is that you will save up to 70% when buying from 1-800-GET-LENS, and your order will be delivered right to your door. 1-800-GET-LENS has become a leader in this industry and our customers always enjoy great value and excellent customer service.

Business Highlights

  • Brand name contacts at 50% off
  • Large inventory of contact lenses
  • Award winning customer service

Business History

In the community of McLean, Virginia, a visionary optician named Billie Odom embarked on a journey that would change how people purchase contact lenses. It was in 1994 when he founded Contact Lens Depot Inc., which later became known as 1-800-GET-LENS.

Billie's innovative approach was to sell contact lenses by mail order, a unique method at the time. However, this decision was met with resistance from some of the key players in the industry. After discovering his unconventional sales method, Ciba Vision Corporation, now known as Alcon, refused to sell contact lenses to him.

Undeterred by the refusal, Billie was forced to acquire lenses from other sources, albeit at a higher cost. His perseverance paid off in May 1997, when Contact Lens Depot Inc and other mail-order providers won a significant victory. Ciba Vision settled allegations with 26 state attorney generals that they had illegally inflated prices to sell its products to discount contact lens distributors. The settlement allowed Contact Lens Depot to drop its prices by 30 percent, a massive win for the company and its customers. Similar lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and Bausch & Lomb Inc followed the case against Ciba Vision.

Amidst these legal triumphs, Contact Lens Depot achieved $1.4 million in annual sales in 2001 and transformed, adopting the memorable name 1-800-GET-LENS. Though the name changed, the company's commitment to its mission remained steadfast: to provide high-quality contact lenses to consumers seeking convenience and cost savings.

In 2004, Billie Odem passed away, but his legacy endures. Today, 1-800-GET-LENS operates as a testament to his vision and the collective efforts of those who believe in a more accessible and affordable future for contact lens wearers. Our mission has stayed the same, and we are proud to continue the legacy of innovation and dedication that has shaped our industry for nearly three decades. Come and experience the convenience and savings that have made 1-800-GET-LENS a trusted name in eye care.

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