Ultra Contact Lenses

At Vision Direct, we sell the same contact lenses and eye care products from the same manufacturers as high street opticians at up to 45% less. As a standard, you can get free speedy delivery on all orders over the value of €59. We offer discounts to our email subscribers who can get early access to our promotions throughout the year, including our seasonal sales and Black Friday discounts. Plus, the majority of our parcels are letterbox friendly, so you don’t need to be home to receive your lens order. We offer all this without the need to have your prescription validated. Yet if you prefer, our resident optician is on hand to check your contact lens prescription as well as provide expert advice on how best to care for your lenses. And if you have any queries about ordering with us, our trained and friendly customer service team is just a call or message away. It's no surprise that we have tens of thousands of 5-star reviews on Trustpilot.

Buying your lenses with us is straightforward.

When buying contact lenses online, all you need to do is double-check your prescription on the side of a box of contact lenses you recently bought, enter the details and go through the simple checkout process.

Step 1: Navigate to any of our product pages to find your contact lens prescription details.

Step 2: On the right-hand side of the page, you can enter your contact lens prescription. If you're unsure how to read your prescription, follow the link to find out and watch our handy video for some easy-to-follow advice.

Need some help? Send us a picture of your prescription, and we can quickly double-check your details.

Step 3: Once you’ve made your selection, click “Add to Basket”.

Step 4: Check that everything looks correct in your basket. If you’re ready to order, select “Proceed to Checkout”.

Step 5: Provide your Delivery and Billing Address and enter your payment method. Accept our terms and conditions and select “Place Order”.

It’s as easy as that! See for yourself and start your contact lens order now.

Learning how to read your contact lens prescription might be daunting at first. All contact lens prescriptions include a least three values: base curve, diameter, and power. However, for toric or multifocal lenses additional values will be added to the prescription, usually no more than four. The specifications you can expect to see are as follows:

Base Curve (BC): The curvature of the lens in millimetres usually between 8.3 and 9.0.

Diameter (D): The diameter of the contact lens. This number ranges from between 13.8 to 14.5.

Power (PWR/SPH): Is a + or - figure followed by a number e.g. -4.50 or +0.25. This represents the level of visual correction needed, and whether your lenses correct long-sightedness (plus/+ powers) or short-sightedness (minus/- powers). For some contact lenses, the power may also be 0.00, plano or displayed with this symbol ∞ which is for non-prescription use e.g. coloured contact lenses.

If you have astigmatism or wear multifocal contact lenses you can read out full guide on how to read your contact lens prescription.

Many high street opticians offer their own brand contact lenses that are just rebranded and repackaged products from popular contact lens brands and manufacturers, such as Alcon, Biofinity, and CooperVision.

We stock the exact same lenses at competitive rates as well as delivery in 2-3 days, knowledgeable customer service, and a 365-day replacement guarantee and a price match promise. The only differences between the lenses we stock, and the high street is the name on the box are the packaging and most importantly the cost. See all opticians’ contact lens brand equivalents here.

Opticians recommend that everyone receives an eye test at least every two years. Contact lens wearers need to attend an additional check-up to ensure their lenses still meet their prescription; this is usually every 12-24 months depending on the recommendation of your optician.

Vision Direct stocks all the leading contact lens brands including Acuvue, Biofinity, Dailies and more. With so many options available, choosing the right contact lens can be a challenge. We recommend a daily lens as it is disposable, requires less care and considered more hygienic. For comfort, we advise opting for a silicone hydrogel lens as these allow more oxygen to reach the eye. You can also choose between monthly, two-weekly and even extended wear contact lenses. View our full range including cheap contact lenses here.

Whilst there are many different techniques to putting in lenses, you should always use the method that feels most comfortable to you. Before you start, ensure your hands are clean and dry.

1. Remove the lens from the packet, place it on the tip of your finger and make sure it is in the correct position.

2. Using your other hand you will need to hold your eye open with one finger on the lower lid and another on the upper eyelid.

3. When ready, look straight ahead and insert the lens.

4. Finally, you may need to adjust the lens for comfort by moving the lens using your finger to ensure a comfortable fit.

For more information, watch our video tutorial here.

Ordering your contact lenses online with Vision Direct is fast and simple. Once you’re ready to order, make sure you have your contact lens box or unopened lenses handy.

1. Find your contact lens brand and type

2. Enter your prescription found on the side of your contact lens box or on the top of your contact lens packet (make sure to check both eyes, as you might have a different prescription for each)

3. Add these to your basket and proceed through checkout

Our award-winning customer service team are available to assist you Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 21:00 on live chat with any vision-related question you might have.

Orders before 2:00pm GMT will be dispatched on the same day (if in stock). We stock 94.9% of standard prescription contact lenses and eye care products so we can ensure your order gets to you as soon as possible. You do not need to be in to receive your order. FREE delivery for orders over €59! 2-3 days delivery after your order is dispatched. We also ship internationally, you can find out more about ordering your contact lenses here.

Taking care of your contact lenses can protect your eyes from damage and infections. For daily lens wearers, ensure that you dispose of your contacts after each wear. If you use monthlies, two weekly, or extended wear contact lenses, make sure you correctly store and clean your contacts. We recommend handling your lenses with dry, clean hands, using cleaning solution - not water - if you take them out to clean them.

Keep your lenses in a clean contact lens holder when you’re not using them, and fill it with fresh disinfecting solution. Try to keep your lens cases clean, rinsing and drying them between each use. Once a week you should also clean your cases with saline solution and a dedicated toothbrush. After three months, throw your lens cases away and replace them.