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Five Tips on Saving on Contact Lenses and Glasses

by D.J. on August 21, 2009

in Personal Finance

Our sense of sight helps us perform many everyday activities. We need it to drive, read and do countless other things. It’s one of those things we take for granted until it starts to fail.

Some people are born with vision problems. Those who aren’t usually develop them at some point in their lives. Yet many of us don’t take care of our eyes like we should. We don’t get eye exams as often as recommended, and that means that we may need vision correction or adjustments in our current correction method and not know it.

Often, the main reason that people do not get glasses or contacts is cost. Many insurance plans do not cover vision. Those who are uninsured must usually put a higher priority on other health problems than vision. But there are ways to save on glasses and contacts if you need them. Here are some ideas.

1. Check with your insurance provider. Even if vision is not included in your health insurance policy, some carriers offer separate vision discount plans that can save you money. Sometimes these are offered at no additional charge. If you can’t find information about vision coverage in your policy, ask your agent or employer about it.

2. Look for vision discount plans offered by organizations. AARP, for example, offers its members a discount of 30% on eyeglasses and up to 20% on contacts. If you belong to any clubs, organizations or co-ops, check to see if they offer similar programs.

3. Keep an eye out for coupons. Vendors of eyeglasses and contacts often run ads with coupons in newspapers and magazines. And don’t forget to check the coupon section of your Sunday paper. Sometimes these coupons are quite valuable.

4. Check prices online. Buying contacts online can save you a great deal of money, and sometimes you can find manufacturers’ rebates that will lower your total cost even more. You might even find printable coupons for franchise stores with locations in your area.

5. Look for discount eyewear stores. These are most often found in medium to large cities. They tend to keep advertising to a minimum in an effort to keep costs down and prices low, so look for them in the Yellow Pages or ask around.

Our vision is not something that we can easily live without. Yet it’s not uncommon for people to go years without so much as an eye exam because they do not feel that they can afford it. There are deals to be found on glasses and contact lenses, however, if you’re willing to do some research. Taking advantage of them could allow you to see much more clearly.

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