Contacts are a year-round expense, and the cost can add up fast. Luckily, discounts can add up fast, too! Promo codes, manufacturer rebates, bulk pricing, vision insurance, and FSA funds can all be stacked in the right order to get your actual out-of-pocket cost way down.
Here’s every contact lens discount available at 1-800 Contacts, how each one works, and the smartest order to use them.
Where’s the cheapest place to buy contact lenses?
Location, location, location. Where you buy your contact lenses is just as important as what discounts or deals you find.
Online retailers usually offer lower prices than buying directly from the doctor’s office. A $60 box of contacts in-office can often be found for $40–45 online (and that’s before any discounts).
The question is which online retailer is the best.
We might be a bit biased, but with free shipping and our Best Price Guarantee, you won’t find a better price than 1-800 Contacts. If you do come across a cheaper price at an authorized retailer, we’ll beat it— just start a chat, share the lower price, and we’ll do the rest.
New customer contact lens discount
Never ordered from 1-800 Contacts before? Sign up with your email and get 20% off your first order plus free shipping. It applies automatically, so no promo code needed. First orders also come with free exchanges, so if anything’s off, we’ll make it right.
Email list: Sign up and get 20% off your first order automatically, plus codes that don’t appear publicly. Birthday discounts land here too
The 1-800 Contacts app:Check for app-exclusive reorder offers
Student discount: we sometimes have discounts for college students! Confirm your student status with 1-800 Contacts through our online verification tool
*Only one promo code/coupon per order, so make sure you choose the best savings
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It’s expired.Check our coupon page for active offers
Minimum spend not met.Some codes require a minimum order total
New customer code on an existing account. First-order discounts are for new accounts only
Typo.Codes are case-sensitive — double-check every character
Best time to look for contact lens promotions
Back-to-school (August): Strong deals on everyday essentials
Black Friday / Cyber Monday (late November):Some of the deepest discounts of the year
New Year / January:Post-holiday sales and FSA spend-down season
Brand-specific contact lens deals
Some of the best savings at 1-800 Contacts are tied to specific brands and show up in your cart automatically:
Acuvue deals
Acuvue Oasys 24-pack:$15 off per box, auto-applied at checkout
Acuvue rebates:Up to $50 back on a qualifying year supply of Acuvue Oasys or Acuvue Oasys 1-Day. Submit the form after your order ships and get a check in 6–8 weeks
AquaSoft Daily: $25 off when you add two boxes as a first-time buyer, no code needed
Dailies Total1 and Air Optix rebates: Up to $50 back on qualifying year supply orders
*Check your cart for current offers on your specific lens — brand deals update with manufacturer promotions and may vary from what’s listed here.
Manufacturer rebates: the biggest savings most people skip
Rebates are funded by the lens manufacturer and paid out after purchase — usually $30–50 back on a qualifying year supply. They’re separate from promo codes and often larger. The catch: you must submit a form.
Here’s how it works:
Order a qualifying supply (usually a year supply of a participating brand)
After your order ships, we email you a link to your rebate form
Complete and mail the form with your proof of purchase
Rebate check arrives in 6–8 weeks
The most common reason people don’t get their rebate: they forget to file.
When the email arrives, act on it. For the full guide on what to include and how to avoid rejection, see our contact lens rebates guide.
Using vision insurance, FSA, and HSA benefits
Vision insurance
Customers who use in-network insurance at 1-800 Contacts save an average of $130 per order. We’re in-network with:
Davis Vision
Superior Vision (Versant Health)
Spectera (UnitedHealthcare)
Blue View Vision
Anthem BCBS (administered by EyeMed)
Out-of-network plans like VSP or EyeMed can usually be reimbursed directly through your provider. Enter your insurance details at checkout.
Note: insurance benefits generally can’t be combined with promo codes but can layer with rebates.
FSA and HSA
Contact lenses are an FSA- and HSA-eligible expense. Paying with pre-tax dollars effectively reduces your cost by 20–40% depending on your tax bracket; no coupon or code is required. Just use your FSA or HSA card at checkout.
*Year-end FSA spend-down is a great time to stock up on a year's supply, especially if you have funds that would otherwise expire.
How to get your contacts cheaper: the smartest order to stack discounts
The key to paying as little as possible is knowing which discounts can be combined. Here’s the order that works best:
Start with vision insurance (if you have it).Apply your benefits at checkout first. In-network customers save an average of $130 per order. Insurance generally can’t be combined with promo codes, but it can layer with rebates.
Check for auto-applied brand deals. Some discounts show up in your cart automatically — no code needed. These can sometimes layer with a sitewide promo code.
Apply a promo code. Check our coupon page for the best current offer. Only one code per order, so use the one with the highest value.
Buy a year supply to unlock rebates. Manufacturer rebates are only available on qualifying bulk orders. A year supply almost always qualifies — and the rebate check arrives 6–8 weeks after you submit the form.
Pay with FSA or HSA funds.Contacts are FSA/HSA-eligible, so you’re effectively paying with pre-tax dollars. That’s a 20–40% real-world savings depending on your tax bracket.
Add a subscription for an extra 5% off.Auto-refill saves 5% on every shipment and means you never run out.
Not every discount applies to every order, but even two or three of these combined can cut your annual contact cost significantly.
Ready to order?
Skip the extra trips and get what you need, when you need it. With 1-800 Contacts, you can order your lenses in just a few clicks and have them delivered right to your door. Need to renew your prescription? Our online vision exam makes it easy to do from home.
Original publish date: 11/15/2024
Updated date: 8/21/2026
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