Cheapest Contact Lenses in the UK: Where to Buy Online (2026)

Where can you buy the cheapest contact lenses in the UK? Online retailers are typically 20–40% cheaper than high-street opticians for the same lenses. This guide compares prices from verified UK suppliers.

Why buy contact lenses online?

You are legally entitled to buy contact lenses from any supplier — you are not tied to your optician. All you need is a valid, in-date prescription.

Online retailers can sell cheaper because:

• Lower overheads than high-street shops
• Bulk purchasing power
• No upselling pressure during appointments

Popular lens prices compared

Daily disposables

| Lens | Typical price per eye (30 lenses) | Annual cost (both eyes) | |------|----------------------------------|------------------------| | 1-Day Acuvue Moist | £12–£18 | £290–£430 | | Dailies AquaComfort Plus | £10–£16 | £240–£385 | | Dailies Total 1 | £22–£30 | £530–£720 | | MyDay (CooperVision) | £14–£20 | £335–£480 |

Monthly disposables

| Lens | Typical price per eye (6 lenses) | Annual cost (both eyes) | |------|----------------------------------|------------------------| | Biofinity (CooperVision) | £14–£22 | £56–£88 | | Air Optix plus HydraGlyde | £16–£24 | £64–£96 | | Acuvue Vita | £18–£26 | £72–£104 |

Monthly lenses require daily cleaning solution (~£5–£10/month).

Toric (for astigmatism)

Toric lenses typically cost 20–30% more than standard lenses of the same brand.

Multifocal (for presbyopia)

Multifocal lenses typically cost 30–50% more than standard lenses.

How to find the cheapest lenses

1. Know your exact prescription — brand, base curve, diameter, power
2. Compare multiple retailers — prices vary by 15–30% for the same lens
3. Buy in bulk — 90-day and 180-day packs offer significant discounts
4. Check for first-order discounts — most online retailers offer 10–15% off
5. Set up auto-delivery — some retailers give ongoing discounts for subscriptions

Eye tests

You still need regular eye tests (every 2 years, or annually if your optician recommends). Contact lens check-ups ensure the lenses still fit correctly and your eyes are healthy.

| | Typical cost | |---|---| | Standard eye test | £20–£35 | | Contact lens check-up | £25–£45 | | Both together | £35–£60 |

Some online retailers partner with high-street opticians for check-ups, or you can use a separate provider.

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