Best Places to Buy Contacts Online for 2025, According to CNET Staff

Why I chose 1-800 Contacts: 1-800 Contacts has saved some of my friends when they were down to the last pair and needed new contact lenses fast. The virtual prescription renewal is easy to use, and the customer service has always been top-notch. While it may not be the cheapest, it’s probably the most dependable on this list. Its Best Price Guarantee is also pretty seamless. If you find the same lenses cheaper on another site, you can contact customer service to honor the lower price, after a quick verification process through its 24/7 live chat. I also found the ExpressExam tool helpful for renewing your prescription without seeing an eye doctor in person. It takes about 10 minutes to complete on your phone or computer and costs $20. If you also wear glasses, you can get glasses on its sister website, Liingo, with the same prescription. “I bought my first pack of contacts through 1-800 Contacts in 2018, and I've never looked back. The price was significantly cheaper, and I received a ... Read full article.