Thursday, November 29, 2012

Top 3 BBB Accredited Contact Lens Company


Many individuals are attracted to lenses nowadays. Wearing glasses prove to be a hassle for other people. In addition, contact lens companies have developed special contacts for adding effects on people’s eyes. Because of a tight competition between contact lens companies, their product prices keep getting lower. However, customers still need lenses that are high quality and yet affordable. All of these three companies are BBB accredited and has a rating of A+.

Vision Direct, Inc.

Website: VisionDirectContacts.com
Date of Accreditation: July 23, 2009 (A+ BBB Rating)

Company Profile

This business started way back 1998 by the website Drugstore.com. The business is based in
Bellevue, Washington. Vision Direct has been known for their low item prices and shipping charges. Aside from that, if a customer questions about Vision Direct charging more than their competitors, Vision Direct is willing to lower their prices and give discounts.  
Lens Types Offered
  • Bifocal/Multi-focal Lenses
  • Color Lenses
  • Disposable - Daily
  • Disposable - 1-2 Week
  • Disposable - Monthly
  • Theatrical Lenses
  • Rigid Gas Permeable
  • Toric Lenses
  • Vial Lenses
Other products
  • Eye Accessories
  • Sunglasses
Payment Methods Accepted by Vision Direct Contacts
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • PayPal
  • Bill Me Later (for approved customers only)

Discount Contact Lenses (also known as AC Lens)

Website: DiscountContactLenses.com
Date of Accreditation: October 23, 2001 (A+ BBB Rating)

Company Profile

Like Vision Direct, this company also has cheap and very affordable selection of contact lenses. This company was launched by Dr. Peter Clarkson, MD, PhD in 1996 in Columbus, Ohio. Even if the company admits that they have discounted contact lenses, there are still a number of customers that complain about the company’s pricing. However, most customers give feedback expressing how easy and convenient it is to order from the website.
Lens Types Offered
  • Daily Disposable
  • 1-2 Week Disposable
  • 1-3 Month Disposable
  • Conventional (Vial)
  • Toric
  • RGP (Oxygen Permeable)
  • Colored and Tinted
  • Bifocal
  • Special Effects
Other Products
  • EyeCare Products
  • Eyeglass Accessories
  • Reading Glasses
Payment Methods Accepted by Discount Contact Lenses
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Discover
  • PayPal
  • Google Checkout
  • Amazon Payments
  • Bill Me Later

1-800 Contacts, Inc.

Website: 1800contacts.com
Date of Accreditation: February 1, 1995 (A+ BBB Rating)

Company Profile

1-800 Contacts was first incorporated in 1995. It was founded by Jonathan Coon and John Nichols (a certified optician and the former owner of another contact lens company, the Discount Lens Club). The company is based in Draper, Salt Lake and still has Mr. Coon as its CEO. In 2011, 1-800 Contacts launched another website with the domain name Glasses.com which specializes on prescription glasses for men and women.
Lens Types Offered
  • Disposable - Daily
  • Disposable - 1-2 Week
  • Disposable - Monthly
  • Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism
  • Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism
  • SofLens Toric
  • Air Optix for Astigmatism
  • Biofinity Toric
  • PureVision Toric
  • Biomedics Toric
  • Proclear Toric
  • FreshLook Colorblends
  • Acuvue 2 Colours
  • FreshLook Colors
  • Focus Monthly Softcolors
  • FreshLook Dimensions
  • FreshLook Colorblends Toric
  • FreshLook ONE-DAY
  • SofLens Multi-focal
  • PureVision Multi-focal
  • Proclear Multifocal
  • Air Optix Aqua Multifocal
 Payment Methods Accepted by 1-800 Contacts
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • American Express
  • Discover

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