Discount contacts website, without a prescription?

May 13, 2018 6:15 AM

Hi all. Probably two years ago I ordered Acuvue moist contacts online from a dodgy website where I typed in my prescription info but didn’t need to upload the actual script. Fast forward, I just used my last pair and I want to order more, but I can’t find the site for the life of me.

The contacts are totally legit but the box has Chinese characters all over it. Any leads?

(Please refrain from telling me I should order contacts from a proper website or go to an eye doctor.)

posted by pintapicasso to Shopping (13 answers total)

Did you perhaps get an order conformation email that you may still have somewhere? That's how I find most sites back, years after buying from them.
posted by Too-Ticky at 6:35 AM on May 13, 2018

Response by poster: Believe me, searching my email is the only way I remember any of my transactions. Unfortunately I deleted all relevant emails in a fit of Marie kondo.
posted by pintapicasso at 6:39 AM on May 13, 2018 [2 favorites]

You probably paid with a credit card, check your statements. And check your spam, maybe they're emailing spam reorder requests.
posted by theora55 at 7:02 AM on May 13, 2018

Best answer: I don't know if you have Facebook. If so, you might want to check out the links in this post. The author lists a number of online contacts suppliers with a note about whether or not they verify the prescription when you order. Maybe the one you previously ordered from is on there?
posted by belladonna at 7:13 AM on May 13, 2018 [5 favorites]

I don't suppose you're in Canada? I get mine from contactsexpress.ca. Do some sites actually require a scan of your prescription though? I've ordered glasses and contacts from multiple places over the years and none of them needed anything but the numbers.
posted by rodlymight at 7:42 AM on May 13, 2018

In Canada, I got mine from clearlycontacts.ca
posted by Valancy Rachel at 8:30 AM on May 13, 2018

I’ve never had my prescription verified on UK sites. I use Lenstore.co.uk and it looks like they ship internationally.
posted by peanut butter milkshake at 8:38 AM on May 13, 2018 [2 favorites]

I've used Saveonlens for years.
posted by Kwine at 9:45 AM on May 13, 2018

(for acuvue moist dailies)
posted by Kwine at 9:46 AM on May 13, 2018

i guar-an-tee they've been emailing you refill reminders. seconding check your spam folder.
posted by zippy at 11:35 AM on May 13, 2018

Best answer: I recently used visiondirect.co.uk. No prescription needed, no hassle, it was great.
posted by storminator7 at 12:47 PM on May 13, 2018 [1 favorite]

I’ve heard podcast ads for Simply Contacts, which supposedly have an app that will test your eyes and sell you contacts based off the result.
posted by bluloo at 1:52 PM on May 13, 2018

Response by poster: I’m pretty sure it was visiondirect.co.uk. Thanks everyone !
posted by pintapicasso at 11:06 AM on May 15, 2018