| With the convenience of online and catalog shopping | | | | 4. Take note of the delivery option. If your pair of |
| these days, buying contact lenses, and everything else | | | | contact lenses is readily available, then you can expect |
| for that matter, can be done by post or through the | | | | the delivery the soonest time possible. But if the |
| Internet. If you prefer to do it this way, rather than | | | | suppliers say that your specialized pair needs to be |
| buying a pair directly from the store, here are the | | | | manufactured in a week or so, then expect the |
| things you have to consider: | | | | package to be delivered in two weeks the earliest. |
| 1. Make sure that the contact lenses you chose | | | | You might also need to pay extra for faster shipping. |
| exactly fits your prescription. Contact lenses come in a | | | | 5. Do a background check on the company. For |
| variety of types, shapes, and designs. And to top it all, | | | | starters, make sure that the company that released |
| contact lenses are medical devices. You have to | | | | the catalog is an established one. It is always good to |
| carefully check the products on the catalog if they are | | | | transact with an honestly straight company. That way, |
| the one appropriate for you. Do not settle for the type | | | | you'll be sure to experience good customer service as |
| that's good enough. Be perfectly sure. | | | | well. |
| 2. Check if your special requests can be granted. If | | | | 6. Scrutinize each pair. Do this if you are going for a |
| you require unique specifications, like you need a toric | | | | pair of contact lenses mainly because of its style and |
| contact lenses for one eye and a normal one for the | | | | design. Remember, the photo may not appear to be |
| other, the catalog might not granted that outright. You | | | | exactly as the actual thing. Read the product |
| first have to make sure that requests like these can | | | | description. It will guide you more in your selection. |
| be accommodated and assured. | | | | These are the six basic things that you have to |
| 3. Consider the price. When buying contact lenses by | | | | consider when buying contact lenses by post. It is |
| post, you have to add other charges like shipping and | | | | advisable for you to buy from catalogs if you feel that |
| applicable taxes. The cover price is not all you are | | | | time saved is more important than the time enjoyed |
| going to pay. And if you pay through credit card, | | | | inside the mall. |
| another set of fees will apply. | | | | |