Shipping Information
Shipping & Handling Charges
- Discount Contact Lenses uses Federal Express and the United States Post Office depending on region and selected shipping method.
If you would like to leave us notes regarding use of one particular carrier, you may do so in the
Special Instructions field at checkout or give us a call at 1-800-822-9864.
- Shipping and handling charges include actual shipping costs, as well as order processing, labor,
and materials charges associated with handling an order.
- Lenses sold from stock ship within 24-48 hours.
- Delivery Days are estimated according to the carrier's stated average delivery time and
indicate the number of business days from the day your order is shipped.
- We will advise you before processing your order if delays are likely due to manufacturer back-orders, etc.
- If you have questions in regard to shipping, please contact customer service at 1-800-822-9864.
United States
Orders are shipped within the U.S.A. through the following methods:
Regular Ground
- USPS First Class Mail - $6.95
- Delivered in 5 to 7 days
Note: We offer free regular shipping on all US orders over $99 via USPS First Class Mail.
Expedited
- FedEx Expedited - $11.95
- Delivered in 3 to 5 days
Note: Overnight and 2nd Day Air service is available on stock lenses.
- Please call 1-800-822-9864 for prices & availability on specific lenses and prescriptions.
Note: We can ship FedEx Billed to your account number.
- In the Special Instructions field at checkout, please add "Bill to My FedEx Account Number: [####]" with your FedEx Account Number referenced.
Note: Expedited shipping is not available for the following:
- Orders outside the Continental U.S. (i.e. Puerto Rico, Alaska, Hawaii, etc.)
- APO/FPO/DPO's
- P.O. Boxes
APO/FPO/DPO
Orders are shipped to APO, FPO and DPO's through the following method:
Regular Ground
- USPS First Class Mail - $6.95
- Delivered in 5 to 7 days (depending on APO/FPO/DPO and customs)
Note: No additional surcharges to APO addresses
- Note: We offer free regular shipping on all US orders over $99 via USPS First Class Mail.
Canada
Orders are shipped to Canada through the following method:
Canadian Shipping
- USPS International First Class - $9.95
- Delivered in 7 to 14 days (depending on customs)
Note: See International Shipping Notes Below
All Other Countries
Orders are shipped to all other countries outside of the U.S. through the following methods:
Regular International Shipping
- USPS International First Class - $14.95
- Delivered in 14 to 21 days (depending on customs)
Note: See International Shipping Notes Below
Express International Shipping
- USPS International Express Mail - $25.95
- Delivered in 5 to 12 days (depending on customs)
Note: See International Shipping Notes Below
International Shipping Notes
Duties, Sales Taxes or Value Added Taxes (VAT)
Some governments (especially Europe and Asia) collect Duties, Sales Taxes or Value Added Taxes (VAT) on contact lenses and other optical items.
Such duties and/or taxes are NOT included in the purchase price of your order. It is your responsibility to pay any such taxes
as required by local statute at the point of delivery.
Package Loss and Fraud
Discount Contact Lenses monitors package loss and credit card fraud rates for different countries and regions on an ongoing basis.
On occasion, we find it necessary to require additional information prior to filling an order and/or decline to fill an order.
The company reserves the right to decline to fill any order to any country or region at its sole discretion.
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If we happen to be out of stock when you order, we will upgrade your shipping (if necessary) to make sure
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