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Overview

OptiContacts has a rating of 3.4 stars from 197 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with OptiContacts most frequently mention best price. OptiContacts ranks 14th among Contact Lenses sites.

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    46
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    36
  • Returns
    24
  • Quality
    31
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Top Positive Review

“False advertising”

Mike g.
7/12/24

Saw advertised price on contacts with a coupon for $15 a box. Went thru the whole process of ordering get ready to check out says total is $111 total. Then hit ship order and then that page said $247.They added on a $89 processing fee and $19 shipping. So I then wanted to find out if they charged me $89 processing because they gave me coupon discount so I made an order without using a coupon paying full price for contacts and the processing fee dropped to $14 with free shipping. So they are false advertising because if you use coupon code they get it back by charging you a high processing fee. The contacts were the same price either way. This practice should be against the law

Top Critical Review

“False Advertisement”

jacob r.
1/18/24

I ordered contacts thinking they were going to be 30% off but they make the font so small i consider this deceptive marketing. Price should have been $31 and change plus tax and shipping but came out to like nearly $60. The customer service would not do anything and said sorry you did not order $99 worth of contacts to get that price.

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Thumbnail of user jacominov
Minnesota
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February 2nd, 2018

Maybe we are spoiled by Amazon fast shipping, but it took about 10 days to get my order. That seems a little too long. But, they arrived - so - all good.

Thumbnail of user danielc4270
Florida
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February 17th, 2024

Got an amazing price for contacts only to have them add the total price of discounted contacts to say it was a service fee! Horrible

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Still looking prices are crazy now!!

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Thumbnail of user alexandram363
Georgia
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April 12th, 2022

Seemed like a great price, ordered, given a $250ish total for 1 years contacts. Entered payment information, and AFTER it submitted the confirmation page said thanks for paying $500ish, with a 250ish 'insurance and handling fee' which was NO WHERE TO BE SEEN on the page where I gave them my money.
Phone number listed on the transaction reciept and my credit card page was invalid and went no where. I found another Customer service number and they say they cancelled the order... I'm suspicious. Very fraudulent transaction processes make me wonder if I'm going to have further trouble.

Thumbnail of user monicac452
California
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May 13th, 2021
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Company does not provide you with accurate processing times, states it will take 1-3 business days and if it exceeds 3 business days then they will email you an expected ship date. Did not receive a notification that the order was delayed and did not receive an expected ship date. Currently trying to contact customer service to see when they will ship the contact lenses and NO RESPONSE from their end. HORRIBLE COMPANY! AVOID AT ALL COSTS!

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Thumbnail of user tama7
Virginia
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April 14th, 2023
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Sure, the initial price is amazing! Did I expect I would get a box of contacts for $37? NO! Bottom line is I got it for $69 vs $85 at Costco. That is what matters :)

Thumbnail of user nunyab116
North Carolina
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October 18th, 2021

I ordered a 90 day supply of contacts and used a coupon which made the price seem really good (40.48/box). $9.95 for shipping - not great, but, fair enough at 40 bucks per box. My contacts arrived. On top of the charge for two boxes and the shipping, I was charged $48.58 for "handling". This handling fee was not included in my purchase when I ordered. There is NO WAY I would have agreed to $48.58 for "handling" on top of a $90 order. This is a huge scam. I am waiting for their customer service to open to get an RMA number and return instructions, but I have a sneaking suspicion the "handling fee" will not be refundable. (I hope I am wrong). Avoid this website. They are SCAMMERS.

Update later same day: Contacted customer service and obtained a return label. After I specifically asked if the handling fee would also be refunded, was told the entire amount would be refunded. I asked for this in writing and got an email from the individual customer service representative. I really don't know if this will mean anything, but, I returned the contacts. Now I wait to see if I am refunded. (Word to the wise - it would be far easier to shop somewhere that is upfront about price.)

Thumbnail of user carolinem164
Massachusetts
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October 28th, 2019

I used to shop at Opticontacts for my contacts needs, but I no longer do so due to two main reasons. The first is that the price that they list on Google is not the same when you search for the contacts on the site. I think that is downright misleading to customers. Why would the price be different on Google vs. a returning customer that is already aware of the website and searching for what they need? I felt absolutely mislead. The second reason is once you do add the contacts to your cart, you go to check out and realize the price is almost 1.5X higher with processing fees. For example, if I add 8 boxes of 90 day supply of contacts, Opticontacts tries to add a $25 fee per box. That's an extra $200 per order! For processing, what?! Also, the processing fee is different depending on whether you've added the contacts from the google search vs. organic website traffic. Why would there be a different processing fee for the same contact lenses?

I've attached pictures to back up both examples. The order process is not clear and misleading to consumers! I won't be returning. Maybe it's landed them a few dollars in the short term, but they're going to lose returning customers!

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OptiContacts C. – OptiContacts Rep

Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any confusion. OptiContacts like many retailers offers promotional specials from time to time. Coupons and promotions do not automatically get applied similar to when a brick and mortar retailer offers coupons by mail and you need to have them applied. OptiContacts has various special prices depending on where the deal is found. When ordering through a special promotional link the discounted price is automatically reflected. You will notice on the product page that the item is reflected as an "online only special" and has an offer code associated with the special price. This is our variation of the common promotions offered by brick and mortar retail stores but made for our online customers.
Thank you for choosing OptiContacts.com!

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Guam
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September 13th, 2019

Had a valid prescription from an authorised optician here in Guam The optician had put a specific brand of multifocals on my script. Not the kind I wear. Opticontacts wouldn't let me order my Biofinity multifocals that I have worn for 7 years. Went back to the optician to have the name removed so I can order the ones I wear. That's not acceptable to O-Con either and will not fill my order without a specific brand on the script. I live in west Australia where I cannot get Biofinity brand which is why I had the specific brand removed from the script, hence the reason I am ordering them while in the US for a short time. Need to find a different company who is willing to take my money and valid script.

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OptiContacts C. – OptiContacts Rep

Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for any inconvenience, unfortunately contact lens prescriptions without the brand specified cannot be accepted as valid verification. Contact lenses are medical products and contact lens prescriptions are brand specified since all the lenses are designed to feel and fit differently. We understand the rules may be different around the world however all orders filled within the US are processed based on the regulations put in place by the FDA to promote good eye health and prevent complications that may arise from contact lens wear. According to this, all orders can be filled only for the brand specified on the prescription. Please note it was not our intention to inconvenience you in any way. We would have loved to fill your order but unfortunately we were not able to so for the reasons above. Once again please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Thank you for choosing OptiContacts.com!

Thumbnail of user clarissaj19
Texas
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December 29th, 2021
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DO NOT ORDER FROM THIS COMPANY! Still waiting to hear from an order I placed Dec 16 and supposedly shipped Dec 20 but still do not have! Nobody has returned my phone call as to where or what will be done!

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Don't have the product! But the order was for 90 supply Acuvue moist

Thumbnail of user sharib22
Ohio
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December 22nd, 2017

Everything arrived on time and it was perfect. I appreciated the fast service and ease of ordering I will continue to use, would like to hear more about savings, etc.

Thumbnail of user alanj317
North Carolina
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February 16th, 2022

They auto charged my paypal $45 for contacts I did not order. Customer service is horrible to deal with and still dont have my money back yet. Had to open a case with Paypal which is pretty sad.

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Thumbnail of user marcwilson58
New Hampshire
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April 25th, 2023

They advertise contact lenses for $19.99 per box but at check out the added $76.76 for "insurance and processing fees" in addition to the $8.95 for shipping. Very deceptive.

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Thumbnail of user madelaineg1
Florida
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April 30th, 2019

If you use this company to order your contacts and you need it right away won't happen, Day took 5 day to answer and seen like no body cares, who explain to me why I'm going to do without contacts.
Second he wants to charge me more to send my order separately, when is not my fault they don't have what I ordered. I really appreciate if from the beginning the website said outstuck or something like that, BUT NEVER HAPPENED... I don't recommend this site at all... AND I WILL NEVER USED THEM AGAIN.

Thumbnail of user sheilaj45
California
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June 25th, 2018

Third time I have placed an order for contacts and have always been satisfied! Great company! Contacts are of good quality. My brand of contacts changed since a no problem returning unopened box.

Thumbnail of user kimm.miller8
New York
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September 24th, 2023
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Ordered on 9/12. Still have not shipped! Requested refund! Idk why it was so difficult but I don't particularly enjoy difficult so I guess I can find some other place to purchase

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Thumbnail of user courtneym211
Nevada
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September 3rd, 2019

Bad Service Opticontacts is full of excuses.
Opticontacts is going to respond with "Every company is backordered". That's fine, just know that Opticontacts is MUCH WORSE!
I ordered on Aug 13. Based on other reviews, I expected the back-ordered email. I got it Aug. 14. Ok. I get a shipping notice, with a tracking number on Aug 26 - 8 business days, 13 days later. But, the post office has no record of the number. I wait for an update and none comes. August 31st - is when the Post Office actually receives the package. 13 business days after the back-ordered message.
It's September 3, and I might get my contacts on the 4th or 5th.
In the meantime, we have ordered from other companies, 6 pairs of glasses and 1 box of astigmatism contacts. We ordered later and have already received them - and guess what, the contacts were back-ordered there too. Still got them way faster!
DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH OPTICONTACTS UNLESS YOU HAVE OVER 1 MONTH TO WAIT!

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OptiContacts C. – OptiContacts Rep

Thank you for your feedback. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the backorder. Unfortunately once the order was shipped there was also a delay noted with the actual delivery of the package. The USPS Western NY network experienced a service delay last week as noted on the tracking page. This impacted some shipments coming from our Buffalo Distribution Center. Your order was delayed due to this service interruption as shown on the tracking page. USPS has confirmed that your delivery has been released and is out for delivery. Your tracking information has been updated to reflect the new delivery time. We apologize for this unexpected USPS delay. Since 2002, we have committed to providing our customers great value, selection and convenience. USPS has been a great partner for 17 years and we will work closely with them to resolve the service delay they experienced this week. Please reach out to us by phone or email if you have any questions on your order.
Thank you for choosing OptiContacts.com!

Thumbnail of user ashleee2
Texas
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May 1st, 2018

Fast ordering and shipping process. Ordered the contacts Friday and received them by Monday afternoon with regular shipping selected. Will order here again.

Thumbnail of user scottf687
Maryland
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October 7th, 2020

This website is deceptive bordering on fraudulent. There are, as on other ecommerce contact lens retailers, processing fees associated with your order. On my order of approximately $115 worth of lenses, the processing fees were $24.41, or just shy of 25%. Whatever price you see, add a 25% hidden markup.

However, there is no mention of the fee or any associated line item displaying the fee in the Cart or Checkout screens, or even on the order confirmation screen. The fees are not listed in the order summary page after you have placed an order, and they are not listed in the confirmation email received after completing checkout. Only after you have placed and paid for your order can you REQUEST a full receipt (it is NOT sent automatically) that will actually display a processing fee you already paid for.

Fees are bad enough as is, but hiding them until after the transaction is complete and only displaying the fee after a special receipt is requested is beyond the pale. These are deceptive pricing practices and I will never buy anything from this business again.

Tip for consumers:
Add 25% to the prices you see and don't expect to see the fee unless you ask for a receipt after the transaction.

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OptiContacts C. – OptiContacts Rep

Thank you for your feedback. A processing fee is charged however it is not hidden in any way. We try to make the processing fee as evident as possible however since the processing fee represents a percent from the total price of your contacts it cannot be calculated until you add your items to the cart. As such the processing fee is indicated on the page where you select your shipping method (2nd page of checkout) and included in the total cost shown on the last page before you complete the order.
Even considering this fee, we guarantee our total price to be the lowest on the web, and it's backed by a 7 day price guarantee which can be viewed at:
http://www.opticontacts.com/priceguarantee7.html
Thank you for choosing OptiContacts.com!

Thumbnail of user charmaines12
Illinois
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August 18th, 2018

The processing fee is ridiculous, the more you order the higher your fee. Plus shipping. It shouldn't cost more than $3 to ship contacts. Yes, great prices but add in everything else, not so much.

Thumbnail of user lannetteg
Texas
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May 11th, 2021

Placed an order on May 5th and because we were leaving town we paid 12.95 extra for the two day FEDEX shipping. Called today on May 11, and the order still has not shipped. Horrible customer service!

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Do not buy from opticontacts.com

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Thumbnail of user stevena1176
Colorado
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April 22nd, 2023

I got a box of contacts marked with my prescription but was totally off when I wore them.and since I opened them I can't return them. Don't buy from opticontacts!

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I never received the wrong prescription marked correct on the box. This was the first time ordering from opticontacts, and it will be my last.

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Thumbnail of user carar27
North Carolina
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May 22nd, 2018

I received my contacts fairly quickly with the basic shipping option. I checked several sites and they were the cheapest out of all of them! Seamless transaction and happy customer!

Thumbnail of user joshs432
California
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March 23rd, 2020

Coupon codes NEVER work, shipping is never free, your contacts are always the wrong type for the promo. Customer service is rude. The phone line crackles. Very third world.

Thumbnail of user maryk1699
Ukraine
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August 22nd, 2020

I used to buy contact lenses in stores but figured out that online is cheaper even when I pay for shipping. Biofinity is the best company for me. Those lenses are super cool

Thumbnail of user ritam36
Florida
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April 25th, 2020

Left another company I had been dealing with for years to discover much better prices and quick delivery. Same contacts and much better customer support.

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OptiContacts.com -- Save on your contact lenses. Free shipping on eligible orders available within USA. Up to 70% off on contact lenses by acuvue, ciba, coopervision, bausch and more. Buy your contact lenses at a discount from a reputable and reliable source.

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At OptiContacts.com our philosophy is simple: we believe in keeping prices low and shipping free (for all eligible orders over $129 and shipping within the USA), so that you can save your money and we can continue to be one of the world's leading and fastest growing contact lens companies on the Internet. With over 20 million lenses sold since 2004, you as the consumer can rest assured that you are buying contacts and glasses from a reputable and reliable source, for a fraction of the cost you would be paying at your doctor's office.

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