Why Buying Contact Lenses from Your Eye Doctor Can Be Cheaper Than Costco or Online
Buying contact lenses directly from Vision Care Center often beats Costco or online pricing once rebates, insurance, and free shipping are factored in.
If you wear contact lenses, you’ve probably wondered: “Should I just order from Costco or online to save money?” At first glance, those big-box or online retailers look cheaper — but when you break down the real year supply costs, buying from your local eye doctor can actually save you money.
At Vision Care Center in Bellevue, we’re here to show you why:
1️⃣ Year Supply Rebates Add Up 💸
Manufacturers offer exclusive rebates when you purchase a year’s supply of contacts directly through your doctor. These rebates are not available at Costco or online. For many of our patients, rebates can be anywhere from $200–$300 off the total cost depending on the brand — instantly making our pricing more competitive.
2️⃣ Insurance Works Better Through Your Eye Doctor 🏥
When you order through us, we apply your vision insurance benefits directly to your contact lens purchase. Costco and online retailers sometimes are not in network with the most common vision plans, such as VSP and Eyemed
3️⃣ Current Back-to-School Promotion 🎒
This month only (September 2025), you’ll save even more with our Fall Back-to-School Sale:
- $50 OFF all annual contact lens supplies (on top of insurance and rebates)
- 20% OFF backup glasses or plano sunglasses with your year supply
- Buy one pair of glasses, get the second 50% OFF
That’s extra savings on top of what you’d already get from rebates and insurance.
4️⃣ Free Shipping + Peace of Mind 🚚
When you order a year supply through us, you’ll get free home delivery — no extra cost. Plus, if there’s ever an issue with your lenses, we handle exchanges and warranty replacements in-office. Costco and online vendors can’t offer that same level of care.
If there’s ever a problem, you get me — your actual Bellevue optometrist — not a call center, to ensure your order is correct and timely.
5️⃣ The Hidden Cost of Buying Elsewhere 🤔
Ordering from outside vendors might seem cheaper per box, but the true cost can be higher once you factor in:
- No insurance benefit applied
- Limited or no rebates
- Delays or hassle with returns/exchanges
With your doctor, you get the full value package: competitive pricing, rebates, insurance, free shipping, and personalized care.
📊 Price Breakdown Example: 1 Day Acuvue Oasys with Hydraluxe
Here’s a breakdown of a year supply of one of the most popular brands on the market, 1 Day Acuvue Oasys with Hydraluxe:
👉 In this example, purchasing a year supply from Vision Care Center would save you $8.48/box, for a total savings of $67.84. This is before vision insurance, which means that you could potentially save even more.
⚠️ Remember: you cannot use your VSP or EyeMed benefits at Costco’s optical.
✅ Bottom Line
Don’t let the sticker price per box fool you. With rebates, insurance, and our current $50 off promotion, buying your contacts directly from Vision Care Center in Bellevue is often cheaper than Costco or online vendors.
Plus, you’ll enjoy:
- Free shipping
- Easy exchanges/warranty support
- Care from your trusted Bellevue optometrist
📅 This September only — don’t miss your chance to save big while protecting your eye health.
Call us at 📞 (425) 746-2122 or schedule an appointment to order your year supply now!
-Dr. Jordan Jin
Vision Care Center
14700 NE 8th St, Ste 105
Bellevue, WA 98007
📞 (425) 746-2122