Seven top tricks to save on glasses and contact lenses
MANY people’s eyesight got worse over lockdown due to more time using screens.
But it’s OK, glasses are officially cool — with everyone from supermodel Bella Hadid to Disney’s Encanto princess Mirabel flaunting a pair.
With help from budgeting app Snoop, we show you how to cut the cost . . .
WORK PERKS: Many employers offer free eye tests, so check before paying for one, and they may also help with the cost of a pair of glasses.
FRAME CHANGER: If you like your frames it may be cheaper to get new lenses fitted into them.
SPECS ON SPEC: Never feel obliged to buy glasses from the place where you had your eye test. You can ask for your prescription and order elsewhere. Glasses Direct — which sends trial frames to your home for free — has 20 per cent off orders over £50 and 30 per cent off orders over £100. The Superdrug Glasses Online Community is offering new customers 20 per cent off.
EYE SPY A DEAL: But check out High Street opticians’ deals first. Specsavers has a buy one, get one free offer on glasses from its £69 range or above, and 20 per cent off for over-60s.
UNDER THE LENS: If you prefer contact lenses, those bought on the High Street are often sold online under different names. For example Boots Premium Dailies are the same as Biomedics 1 Day Extra. Check out lenstore.co.uk and visiondirect.co.uk for alternative names.
SEE THE SAVINGS: Search on a price comparison site like PriceSpy or Google Shopping to see if lenses are cheaper online. Feel Good Contacts says customers can save £108.88 a year by buying Acuvue Oasys lenses there. Choose well-known and established sellers for safety.
DON’T FORGET: High Street opticians often offer direct debit plans which include eye tests and contact lenses aftercare checks. These plans may work out to be better value.
- Prices correct at time of going to press. Deals, offers subject to availability.
Deal of the day
JOOP Wow! aftershave – a real hit with younger buyers – is reduced to £24 at Superdrug, down from £58.
SAVE: £34
Cheap treat
CADBURY Dairy Milk choccie bars (360g) are down to £2.50 from £3 at Asda.
SAVE: 50p
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PIZZA Express is offering its classic margherita pizza for £5 – its 2002 price – until April 7.
To redeem, visit pizzaexpress.com/offers to download a voucher to take into restaurants.
Available Monday to Thursday only, after 4pm.
Top swap
RUMARKABLE! Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum – £20 from Tesco – works great in a tropical punch, but so too does Aldi’s Dominican Spiced Caribbean dupe at £12.99. Aldi’s price is in store only.
SAVE: £7.01
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