Overview
1-800-GET-LENS has a rating of 4.3 stars from 1,647 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with 1-800-GET-LENS most frequently mention customer service, timely manner and eye doctor. 1-800-GET-LENS ranks 6th among Contact Lenses sites.
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Order process was simple. Order received within promised timeframe.
5 to 7 days shipping turned into 2 and a half weeks due to my contacts having to be ordered. I understand but feel like that should have been communicated during the checkout process.
I liked that I was able to use my own prescription to make my order.
Professional and on time. Customer service on point and great delivery
It was very easy. Nothing more to say but need 50 characters. It was very easy
Delivered right to the door. Easy to do! Appreciate the convenience.
My order was filled promptly and I was kept abreast where my order was once shipped.
Nothing to write about. Ordered contacts they came in nothing great about it. Nothing bad about it.
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Super easy and convenient once I had my prescription in hand
It took 2 weeks to get my order. Was not pleased with the outcome!
Site was very easy to use, printed out rebate and sent in as expected, smooth process.
Great prices arrives to my front door 6 days after placing order.
Prices were cheaper than other places online, ordering process was easy and painless
Very easy to use website. Great experience. Quick delivery
Business Highlights
- Brand name contacts at 50% off
- Large inventory of contact lenses
- Award winning customer service
Business History
Billie's innovative approach was to sell contact lenses by mail order, a unique method at the time. However, this decision was met with resistance from some of the key players in the industry. After discovering his unconventional sales method, Ciba Vision Corporation, now known as Alcon, refused to sell contact lenses to him.
Undeterred by the refusal, Billie was forced to acquire lenses from other sources, albeit at a higher cost. His perseverance paid off in May 1997, when Contact Lens Depot Inc and other mail-order providers won a significant victory. Ciba Vision settled allegations with 26 state attorney generals that they had illegally inflated prices to sell its products to discount contact lens distributors. The settlement allowed Contact Lens Depot to drop its prices by 30 percent, a massive win for the company and its customers. Similar lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson and Bausch & Lomb Inc followed the case against Ciba Vision.
Amidst these legal triumphs, Contact Lens Depot achieved $1.4 million in annual sales in 2001 and transformed, adopting the memorable name 1-800-GET-LENS. Though the name changed, the company's commitment to its mission remained steadfast: to provide high-quality contact lenses to consumers seeking convenience and cost savings.
In 2004, Billie Odem passed away, but his legacy endures. Today, 1-800-GET-LENS operates as a testament to his vision and the collective efforts of those who believe in a more accessible and affordable future for contact lens wearers. Our mission has stayed the same, and we are proud to continue the legacy of innovation and dedication that has shaped our industry for nearly three decades. Come and experience the convenience and savings that have made 1-800-GET-LENS a trusted name in eye care.
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