How do you order contacts online?

The best way? At 1-800 Contacts, of course. We’ve been helping people get their contacts for over 30 years, have the best customer service in the business, and make it easy to order your contacts online, even if it’s your first time.

How do you order contacts online?

The best way? At 1-800 Contacts, of course. We’ve been helping people get their contacts for over 30 years, have the best customer service in the business, and make it easy to order your contacts online, even if it’s your first time.

Is it easy to order contacts online?

Ordering with us is simple. Find your brand and enter your prescription on our website or app, upload a picture of your prescription and we’ll verify it. Don’t have your Rx handy? We’ll verify it with your eye doctor for you. For more details, our how to order contacts online guide walks through it step by step.

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Do I need a prescription to order contacts?

Yes, a valid prescription is required to order contact lenses online since they’re FDA-regulated medical devices. We can verify your prescription if you upload it, if you renew your prescription online with ExpressExam, or we can even contact your eye doctor for you. If yours has expired, ExpressExam lets you complete a vision exam from home in about ten minutes to see if you qualify for a renewed prescription from a licensed eye doctor.

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Do I need a prescription to order contacts?

Yes, a valid prescription is required to order contact lenses online since they’re FDA-regulated medical devices. We can verify your prescription if you upload it, if you renew your prescription online with ExpressExam, or we can even contact your eye doctor for you. If yours has expired, ExpressExam lets you complete a vision exam from home in about ten minutes to see if you qualify for a renewed prescription from a licensed eye doctor.

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What if I don’t have a prescription or my prescription has expired?

If you don’t have your prescription handy just enter your prescription details along with your eye doctor’s info (you can look it up on our site) and we’ll verify your prescription for you. If your prescription is expired, you can renew it from home with our online vision exam, ExpressExam. It only takes 10 minutes and all you need is your phone or computer.

What if I don’t have a prescription or my prescription has expired?

If you don’t have your prescription handy just enter your prescription details along with your eye doctor’s info (you can look it up on our site) and we’ll verify your prescription for you. If your prescription is expired, you can renew it from home with our online vision exam, ExpressExam. It only takes 10 minutes and all you need is your phone or computer.

What if something’s wrong with my order?

Every order is backed by our Gajillion Percent Promise™. If your prescription changes or something isn’t right, send it back for a refund or exchange, even if you didn’t buy from us. Tear a lens? We’ll replace it free.

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How do I submit my prescription?

How do I submit my prescription?

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Text a photo of your written prescription to 41800

Text a photo of your written prescription to 41800

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Email us

Email a photo to rx@1800contacts.com

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Upload it directly on our website or in our app

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Call 1-800-266-8228 and we'll contact your eye care provider for you

Call 1-800-266-8228 and we'll contact your eye care provider for you

Can I use vision insurance to order contacts?

Yes, you can look up and apply your vision benefits using just your name, date of birth, and zip code. We’ll apply the following vision insurance plan benefits automatically for you at checkout:

  • Anthem
  • Avesis
  • Blue View Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Spectera
  • SuperiorVision
  • United Healthcare
  • VSP

Many vision plans cover contacts, glasses, and vision exams, though coverage varies, so check your specific benefits. Questions? Insurance experts are here to help, 24/7.

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Can I use vision insurance to order contacts?

Yes, you can look up and apply your vision benefits using just your name, date of birth, and zip code. We’ll apply the following vision insurance plan benefits automatically for you at checkout:

  • Anthem
  • Avesis
  • Blue View Vision
  • Davis Vision
  • EyeMed
  • Spectera
  • SuperiorVision
  • United Healthcare
  • VSP

Many vision plans cover contacts, glasses, and vision exams, though coverage varies, so check your specific benefits. Questions? Insurance experts are here to help, 24/7.

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How to order contacts online FAQ’s

How long does shipping take?

Free shipping takes five to seven business days. Need it sooner? Ridiculously fast shipping arrives in two to three business days, and our fastest option gets your contacts there in one business day. Keep in mind that shipping speeds start once your prescription is verified, which can take up to one business day.

Can I order gas permeable lenses online?

Gas permeable contact lenses aren't available through our website or app right now. Our call center team can place this type of order for you directly, so give us a call at 1-800-266-8228 and we’ll get you set up with the exact contacts your doctor prescribed.

What if I don't have my prescription?

No problem. Call us at 1-800-266-8228 and one of our agents will contact your eye doctor directly to track down your prescription details. Then we can complete your entire order over the phone.

Do you offer a price match guarantee?

Yes. Our best-price guarantee is if you find a lower total price for your contacts from a U.S.-based competitor, tell us where and we’ll verify it, then beat it.

How to order colored contacts online?

1-800 Contacts has the largest inventory of colored contacts anywhere and can ship them to you fast and free. One thing to keep in mind is that you need a specific prescription for colored contacts; your current Rx won’t work, even if it’s for the same brand.

Does 1-800 Contact match competitor prices?

No...we beat them. If you find your contacts for a lower total price elsewhere, our best-price guarantee means we’ll beat it.

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