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Along with many other businesses, the last few months of COVID-19 has also been a difficult period for our store. We have followed all government guidelines for in-store health and safety while still attempting to service our many loyal customers around Melbourne.

To ensure the health and safety of everyone who visits our store and our own staff, we are cleaning surfaces throughout each day and immediately after any eye examinations.

We are also maintaining stringent hand hygiene practices when packaging and sending contact lens orders. 

Even with this second lockdown, we are sure we will all come out the other side and adapt to the ‘new normal’ for retailers over the remainder of 2020 and beyond. However, it’s important to have confidence in the brands we choose to partner with, both for prescription glasses and contact lenses. 

Contact Lens Supplier Updates

Over the last few months, our main suppliers have provided regular updates on their manufacturing processes and safety standards during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

We believe the measures put in place, especially strict product sterilisation, will limit any potential risks associated with packaging and distribution. 

According to the World Health Organization, the likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is very low and the risk of catching the virus from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperatures is also low.

Wearing Your Contact Lenses

As we work through the COVID-19 pandemic, we wanted to provide some basic guidance on safely using contact lenses. There’s currently no evidence that contact lens wear poses a risk of infection with COVID-19. 

Therefore, you should continue to follow the wear and care instructions while using contact lenses, especially the thorough washing of hands prior to inserting or the taking out of contacts. 

All of our best selling contact lenses from Alcon and Johnson & Johnson remain in good supply, so if you need to stock up on Dailies Total 1 or Acuvue TruEye you can complete your order as you normally would.

For any new customers, we have an extremely simple sign up and ordering process that takes less than two minutes. Our store also has a fantastic Recurring Orders feature, which means you will never run out of contact lenses ever again!

If you have any concerns about using your contact lenses at the moment, our in-store optometrist is happy to answer your questions.

Buying contact lenses online

As many of our customers already know, Buy Contacts Online is the fastest, easiest and most reliable way to order your prescription contact lenses in Melbourne. 

You can find your favourite online contact lens – from daily disposables to extended wear, plus coloured and multifocal lenses – and easily place your order with us.

Remember, you can also pick-up your orders from our Melbourne store on the same or next business day. So if you've just run out of lenses and it's urgent, please call our store on 03 9510 2045.

Finally, thank you to everyone who continues to support our online contact lens store and visit Peter Merrett Optometrist. 

Stay safe.

The buycontactsonline team.

Two of the most popular contact lenses on the market today have a special offer running until July 12, 2020. 

Our customers can claim $90 Cash Back when purchasing 2 x 90 packs of either Dailies Total1 or Precision1 sphere contact lenses.

However, these orders need to be made directly through our clinic, Peter Merrett Optometrist. Below is a breakdown of the total savings you can make with the deal from Alcon.

Here's what you need to do to take advantage of this offer from Alcon.

      1. Please call us on (03) 9510 2045 to organise your prescription lens order - remember to have your credit card and prescription details handy.

      2. We will post your order ASAP and give you an estimated delivery date over the phone.
 
      3. Using a copy of your receipt, you can then submit your cash back claim on www.alconcashback.com.au before 26/07/2020.

      4. You will also receive a claim ID, so that you can track your claim.
 
      5. You will receive the cash back within 28 days, in the form of a $90 pre-paid EFTPOS card.

If you have any questions about the Alcon deal, please let us know! And of course, if you don't want to take up the offer, you can still order these contact lenses as you normally would through our online store. 

Imagine never having to shield your eyes from harsh sunlight or feel the strain of fluorescent lights while sitting at your desk. That’s the magic of Acuvue Oasys’s intelligent transition lenses. These are truly revolutionary and were even named as one of Time Magazine’s best inventions of 2018. 

Light filtering technology

Acuvue Oasys’s transition lenses light-sensitive, vision-correcting contact lenses contain a filter that senses the amount of light entering your eye and automatically darkens or lightens to maximise your comfort. 

They quickly and seamlessly adapt to balance the amount of indoor and outdoor light entering the eye, including filtering blue light and blocking harmful UV rays. 

Recovery from bright light

There’s nothing more annoying than waiting for your eyes to recover after being exposed to bright light, especially going from outdoors to inside. These lenses have been shown to increase your eyes recovery from harsh light by up to five seconds. 

Clearer night vision

Our eyes naturally work harder at night, straining to focus on darker shapes and light. Acuvue’s transition lenses reduce what are called night halos and starbursts, providing clear vision. For anyone who drives regularly after dark, these lenses could improve your night vision.

We’re excited to be offering these wonderful transition contact lenses to our valued customers.

Why not experience a life with Acuvue Oasys’s transition lenses today!

Ordering contact lenses with us takes just a few minutes

We’ve been selling online contact lenses for a number of years, so we know what customers want: low prices, quick delivery and great service. 

With Buy Contacts Online you can find your favourite online contact lens – from daily disposables to extended wear, plus coloured and multi-focal lenses – and place your order with us. 

Our online store has a fantastic selection of the best brands in the most popular prescriptions!

One of the main reasons first-time wearers stop using contact lenses is discomfort. Many people complain that their eyes become irritated or it feels like something is stuck in them during the first few weeks.

Fortunately, technology has come a long way over the last decade and late last year we were excited about the launch of a truly revolutionary contact lens: Precision1. And they've just hit the Buy Contacts shelves in 2020!

These contact lenses are specifically designed for first-time wearers who want to embrace the freedom of life with lenses. They address the most common reasons why 1-in-5 new wearers discontinue contact lens wear within the first year: poor vision, poor comfort and handling issues.

Cutting-edge technology for amazing comfort and precise vision

Precision1 Contact Lenses are tiny pairs of genius with some big, beautiful science woven into their DNA. They feature SmartSurface™ Technology, which is a micro-thin high-performance layer of moisture on the lens surface that exceeds 80% water.

What exactly does all that mean? It means amazing comfort and precise vision, all day long. SmartSurface™ helps support a stable tear film to deliver lasting visual performance from morning to night.

On top of all that, you’ll be happy to stick with Precision1 because they are just so easy to handle and wear. 

Why not see what happens by trying Precision1 Contact Lenses today?

Check out the video below to see how these lenses can open up a world of new experiences!

Ordering contact lenses with us takes just a few minutes

We’ve been selling online contact lenses for a number of years, so we know what customers want: low prices, quick delivery and great service. 

With Buy Contacts Online you can find your favourite online contact lens – from daily disposables to extended wear, plus coloured and multi-focal lenses – and place your order with us. 

Our online store has a fantastic selection of the best brands in the most popular prescriptions!

The optometrists at Buy Contacts Online love embracing their geeky side, especially when it comes to improving the daily comfort of customers who wear contact lenses.

That’s why we decided to take a closer look at what we think is the most superior contact lens on the market today: Alcon’s Dailies Total 1.

It’s the first and only daily disposable contact lens to offer water gradient technology so all that touches your eye is a lovely cushion of moisture. 

With only 33% water at the core of the lens, 6 times more oxygen can pass through, making it a highly breathable contact lens for people who want that silky smooth feel all day long.

The SmarTears technology releases a tear-like ingredient from the core to the surface of the lens, making the lens smooth and moist while providing a high level of oxygen to your cornea. You’ll enjoy consistent, clear vision and white, healthy looking eyes.

Many of our customers already love the benefits of Alcon’s Dailies Total 1, in fact it has the most 5 star reviews of any product in our store!

“My favourite contact lenses. Very comfortable to wear. Also super express delivery from buycontactsonline. ” Imee C. 

“These contacts are very comfortable to wear, the best ones I have found so far.” Janina R.

“LOVE these contacts and have literally been the best contact lenses I've tried out of many brands and types.” Maricar S

“These are the only contacts my eyes can tolerate, good for allergies or if you have dry eyes.” Megan O.

For those who haven’t tried them we can highly recommend Dailies Total 1 for anyone who wants to experience comfort that lasts all day long and people who are prone to contact lens dryness or irritation. 

Dailies Total 1 is also available as a multifocal contact lens to balance the effects of presbyopia for clear vision up close, faraway and everything in between

Our popular 90 pack is one of the most affordable in Australia at $114.99 while our multifocal 90 pack is $159.99. There's no cleaning required and you can enjoy that “new lens” feeling all day, every day.

We stock most prescriptions of Dailies Total 1 and endeavour to send out these contact lenses to you within the same business day during working hours.

Use your remaining 2018 private health insurance by 31 December

All private health insurance funds are accepted at Peter Merrett Optometrist and claims are made on the spot. Pre-Christmas is the perfect time to use up any remaining benefits on your optical cover.

Many eye conditions have no visible symptoms, so even if your vision feels good it pays to get your eyes tested. It's a good idea to get a recommendation for a trusted optometrist from someone who has first-hand experience. Our Melbourne team visit our very own Optometrist Peter Merrett.

A few benefits of getting your eyes tested from our trusted, independent Optometrist Peter Merrett include:

• Accurate vision examination and correction
• Early detection of eye disease and degeneration
• Advice for managing eye conditions
• Advice for maintaining good eye health through diet and lifestyle choices
• Eyewear advice for your lifestyle, including help to find a frame you love
• Check and trial the right prescription contact lenses
• Gain insight into your full history, including family
• Monitor changes to your prescription and eyes as you age

Of course, these benefits are just part of the job for an experienced optometrist. So let's take a look a few things you can expect from an eye test at Peter Merrett Optometrist. 

Accurate, comprehensive eye testing in 20 minutes

New patients should allow 30 minutes for an initial consultation and existing patient check-ups take around 20 minutes. Even for the busiest people, 20 minutes is a small price to pay for healthy vision. 

Eye tests are bulk billed through Medicare

All eye tests at Peter Merrett Optometrist are bulk billed through Medicare so there’s no cost for you to pay on the day of your appointment. 

View our extensive range of eyewear to suit every budget

Our professional in-store service can help with all your eye care needs, including eyewear. Our extensive range of eyewear includes the latest designer frames, timeless rimless, classic metal, and acetate as well as budget frames.

Pick up your BuyContactsOnline orders in-store and save

As a friendly family business, we have many loyal customers who like to pick-up their BuyContactsOnline orders in person at our store located in Windsor.

It's not just us who so speak highly of Optometrist Peter Merrett, here's what one of his clients have to say:

"The friendly personal service & the attention Peter gives to his customers is second to none. He is friendly, thorough, and thoughtful. He does what is best for his clients and spends as much time with you as you need so you feel comfortable and confident with your glasses/contacts. the place to go for good old fashion service & advice."

If you have any questions about the health of your eyes, or if you would like to book in an eye test please get in touch with our Melbourne team.

Call: (03) 9510 2045 Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5:30pm, and Saturday 8.30am – 2pm.

Visit: 12a Chapel Street, Windsor, Victoria 3181, Australia. 

It’s easy, especially when we’re young, to take our eyes for granted. If you’ve never had any trouble with them you’d be forgiven for getting professional advice.

However, perhaps you’re reading this because you’re managing something new with your eye health - from the signs and symptoms that you may need an eye test, to getting your first prescription, to deciding on contact lenses or glasses, and ways to maintain eye health.

Top 3 signs you may need to visit an eye care professional

As you know, your eyes are an incredibly complex organ and their health will change as you age.

While there are a number of common eye disorders - such as cataracts, glaucoma and macular degeneration - many people will experience less serious eye complaints over their lifetime.

1. Blurred or fuzzy vision

Here’s a simple test if you think your eyesight is becoming blurred or fuzzy. Place a magazine or newspaper about 3 metres away and see if you can read the headline. If the lettering becomes fuzzy or you have to squint really hard, you may be developing nearsightedness. It’s also common for other people’s faces or objects to look blurred at distance.

Sometimes blurred vision doesn’t require any further action, but if rest and hydration don’t alleviate your symptoms then schedule an eye test.

2. Difficulty on computer or phone

One of the most common issues we face in the digital world is the time we spend looking at electronic screens. You may be experiencing watery eyes, headaches or tension around the eyes and temple, or possibly even double vision with what’s on the screen.

Try resting your eyes for at least 30 seconds every 15-20 minutes by setting a timer on your computer or phone. If these symptoms continue for longer than a few days, a thorough eye examination could be in order.

3. Seeing floaters in your vision

Another very common symptom people experience, which can be quite stressful at first, are the appearance of floaters in your vision. These floaters are benign flecks of the protein collagen.

As we age, these protein fibres begin to shred and clump together, causing shadows to be cast on your retina. You may have noticed this sensation when looking at certain objects, such as a blue sky or white screen.

These floaters could appear as black or grey dots, squiggly lines or even cobweb shaped.

While the chances are it’s nothing serious, more serious eye disorders associated with floaters are:

• Bleeding in your vitreous
• A detached or torn retina
• Inflamed vitreous or retina caused by infections
• Eye tumours

It always pays to get your eyes tested if these floaters don’t go away or become more frequent.

Finding a professional you trust and understands your eye history

Just like your trusted GP, finding an eye specialist - like buycontactsonline very own Optometrist Peter Merrett - who can undertake a full examination and understand your unique needs is very important.

It's advisable to get a recommendation for a trusted optometrist from someone who has had firsthand experience.

It's also a good idea to continue seeing the same optometrist to build a relationship with and to provide a complete history and understanding of your eyes over time.

The benefits of getting a thorough eye test from a trusted professional include:

• Accurate vision examination and correction
• Early detection of eye disease
• Eyewear advice for your lifestyle, including sunglasses
• Trialling the right prescription contact lenses for your lifestyle needs
• Gain insight into your full history, including family
• Monitor changes to your prescription and eyes as you age

Just like any other part of your body, your eye health with change over time. Having someone who has a complete history and understanding of your eyes is a great approach.

Advice on how to manage any eye conditions or simply just maintaining good eye health through diet and lifestyle choices are all part of an experienced optometrist’s job.

As you know, prescription contact lenses can be a great alternative to wearing glasses every day. You could always be on the go, play sport or just like the look and feel of contacts.

Buy Contacts Online is the fastest, easiest and most reliable way to order your prescription contact lenses in Melbourne.

We're unique when it comes to ordering online contact lenses because you can pick-up your orders in our Melbourne store on the same business day. So if you've just run out of lenses and it's urgent, we've got you covered. This includes all your popular disposable contact lenses, such as Dailies Total 1 90 pack and Acuvue Trueye 90 pack.

You can also call us (03 9510 2045) to discuss your current prescription needs and alternative options for any lenses that are currently out of stock. 

Your eyecare needs are important, so why not visit our in-store optometrist?

On top of your prescription contact lenses, all your eyecare needs are taken care of when you visit our Melbourne store.

Peter Merrett Optometrist can complete a thorough test of your eye health in less than 30 minutes, while offering an extensive range of eyewear for every age, taste and budget. You can book an appointment here.

"The friendly personal service & the attention Peter gives to his customers is second to none. He is friendly, thorough, and thoughtful. He does what is best for his clients and spends as much time with you as you need so you feel comfortable and confident with your glasses/contacts. The place to go for good old fashion service & advice."

Ordering contact lenses with us takes just a few minutes

With Buy Contacts Online you can find your favourite online contact lens – from daily disposables to extended wear, plus coloured and multi-focal lenses – and place your order with us. 

Our online store has a fantastic selection of the best brands in the most popular prescriptions. From Dailies Total 1 90 packs to 1 Day Acuvue Trueye 90 packs , we have it all. 

What makes Buy Contacts Online different to other online stores? 

We’ve been selling online contact lenses for many years, so we know what customers want: low prices, quick delivery and great service. We offer all of these and that's why we have so many happy customers in and around Melbourne. 

“Easy to order, super prompt delivery and goods packed perfectly. Too good!!” Andrea

“The lenses are great, I’ve been ordering for years from this site. I’ve met Peter the optometrist and he is great too. Very thorough when checking your vision and they always try to help you when you need lenses in a hurry! Highly recommend.” Raffaela A. 

“I've been shopping with buy contacts online for years now, excellent service, quick delivery and unbeatable prices.” Shauna

“They're always at a great price and the delivery is always so fast! Great when you forget to place your order when you're running low!” Lauren C

On top of our speedy and reliable delivery service, you’ll find most of our online contact lenses are the cheapest in Australia.

It only takes a few minutes to create your account and begin ordering your favourite contact lenses. And don’t forget to schedule a reminder at the checkout so we can let you know when your next refill is due.

How long will my order take if it’s not currently in stock?

We try to fill every order we receive as quickly as possible. However, if your contact lenses aren’t in stock it will generally take two business days for us to receive it from the manufacturer and then post it to you. If you urgently require contact lenses please contact us to find out the expected delivery time of your order or chat about an alternative to speed things up for you.

How do I make a Health Insurance claim for contact lenses purchased online?

If you’re shopping online for your new contact lenses and want to also claim with your health fund, here’s how we can help:  

• On completion of your order with us an email will be sent to you including all the necessary information to make a claim.

• A paper invoice is also sent with your order which some health providers may still request.

• If you complete your claim online with your health fund, this will generally only take a few minutes as most health funds now have very user-friendly customer tools.

• If your order includes lenses for more than one person and you need individual invoices to make claims, please provide us with details of individuals and their contact lenses and we’ll issue you separate invoices.

With Buy Contacts Online ‘Schedule Reminder’ feature you will never run out of contact lenses ever again

The Melbourne team have made it even easier for you to order your favourite prescription contact lenses with our new Reminder Alert feature.

When you buy online with us, you’ll see a ‘Schedule Reminder’ option appear just before you check out. Simply choose 3, 6 or 9 months between now and when you'll need your next order with us.

We’ll send you an email notification before your current contact lenses are finished and in just a few easy steps you can re-order your prescription

So rather than having to always monitor how many lenses you have left, we'll help you never run out of contact lenses ever again.

A quick guide to contact lenses for those wanting to know more

Maybe you already have an existing prescription for your glasses and you want to find out about wearing contact lenses. Your optometrist can provide more expert advice, as well as the prescription you’ll need. 

However, to help get you up to speed so you know what to expect, here’s an introduction.

Contact lenses are small pieces of manufactured plastic that you place directly over your cornea. They can help correct common eye issues such as myopia, hyperopia, presbyopia and astigmatism.

There are five main aspects to every contact lens:

1. Lens type
2. Material
3. Size
4. Curvature
5. Power

Once you have a prescription from your eyecare specialist you’ll have a better understanding of what these aspects mean for your eyes.

In recent years there have been a number of advancements with the technology behind contact lenses. Australians now have a vast choice of comfortable, easy to use contact lenses available to them, which include:

• Disposable soft lenses
• High oxygen (silicon hydrogel) disposable soft lenses
• Extended wear soft lenses
• Multifocal soft lenses
• Conventional soft lenses
• Hybrid lenses
• Cosmetic or coloured lenses
• Bandage contact lenses
• Special purpose lenses
• Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) lenses
• Ortho-k lenses
• Scleral or mini-scleral lenses

Be sure to ask your optometrist for professional advice on contact lens care and maintenance to keep your eyes clean and healthy.

If you have any questions about the health of your eyes or ordering with Buy Contacts Online, please get in touch with our Melbourne team.

Call: (03) 9510 2045 Mon - Fri 9.30am - 5pm, and Saturday 9.30am – 1pm.

Email: contacts@buycontactsonline.com.au

Visit: 12a Chapel Street, Windsor, Victoria 3181, Australia