The General Optical Council has submitted new rules for Government approval to allow Contact Lenses to be supplied by sources other than by the Optician who conducts the original contact lens Sight Test. The Testing Optician must supply the Patient with sufficient information to allow others to supply the contact lenses. The Contact Lenses supplier however must work under the supervision of another registered Contact lens Practitioner. This means that anyone can buy contact lenses direct from other suppliers, including Internet suppliers, providing that the supply is controlled by or under the supervision of, Qualified Practitioners.

However, a word of warning !! are those on line lenses really that cheap ?? consider the fact that you may need aftercare !!! who will provide it if you have bought lenses on the Internet!! The Optician who conducted the sight test will be entitled to charge you for any follow up visits or advice, so beware !!! and also remember it is always easy to get things cheap, but if you need any aftercare is it going to make the bottom line price any cheaper than if you had bought the complete package including after care from the Optician who conducted your Test.

So buyer beware !!! Be aware of the TOTAL price you may have to pay......      # 24 NOV 2000