Buy online for massive savings, says Which?

A Which? guide to buying contact lenses and spectacles has told consumers they can make massive savings by using an online retailer.

A comparison of online and high-street retailers' prices was featured in the consumer magazine's April edition and concluded that patients should 'do their research and shop around - both on the internet and the high street'.

The report included advice on 'Why wear contact lenses?' and 'Why wear glasses?' while explaining the importance of contact lens check-ups.

The price of a Bench BCH-09 pair of frames from nine different retailers was compared with the frame costing the least from internet retailer Selectyourspex.com at £45. The cheapest high street price was £89.72 from Boots Opticians. Optical Express was selling the frame for £120, while Boots online was the most expensive, selling the same frame for £124.