Many people buy their contact lenses from high street opticians using a direct debit scheme. These schemes seem easy to use, meaning registered members receive a new box of lenses every month for a standard fee. While this might be a hassle-free solution at first, optician direct debits aren't always good value for money. The inflexibility of a direct debit scheme is another big downside, as wearers aren't able to alternate lenses or control the number of lenses they purchase at a time.
Additionally, many of those extras that you're paying more for, such as eye tests or expert support, are still available from online retailers, but without the added (and ongoing) expense. Fortunately, if you sign up for a scheme and tie yourself into a contract, the cancellation process of your optician direct debit is actually no big deal and can be done in a few clicks or with a phone call. Stay tuned and we'll show you how to start saving on your contact lenses.
