About Us - Alensa
Alensa is a reliable online seller of contact lenses, prescription glasses, sunglasses & eye care products. Our main objective is to provide quality, great service and to have satisfied, loyal customers. Learn about our company and shop with us!
Original products at low prices
We only sell original products and contact lenses supplied directly by authorised manufacturers. The products we offer are exactly the same as those sold by familiar opticians and high street retailers.
Because we are active in a large amount of different countries and have such a large customer base, we are able to acquire our products from producers at lower prices. We operate exclusively online, which drastically reduces our overhead operating costs. Therefore, every discount that we receive from our manufacturers and every cost that we are able to save translates directly into low prices for our customers. In short, we are able to offer you the same high-quality products that you are accustomed to but at much lower prices.
A network with years of experience
The Alensa brand network, which includes Alensa.co.uk, has been operational since 2007 with the launch of our first e-shops in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Austria. Over the past 10 years, our brand has grown and expanded to serve nearly all of Europe. The knowledge and experience we have gained over time has helped us develop an extensive catalogue of products, a dedicated customer service team, and thousands of satisfied customers.
Currently the Alensa network consists of: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and Ukraine.
Large inventory and satisfied customers
We are proud to maintain a large inventory of products with more than 500.000 boxes of lenses in stock at all times. This allows us to ship nearly 97% of orders on the same day they are made.
We process approximately 100.000 orders each month, and our dedicated staff of 100 are here to serve you.
Trained and seasoned opticians take care of grinding, fitting and testing prescription lenses for our glasses, so you can be sure to receive quality glasses when ordering them with us.
At Alensa, a lot of time, care, and effort goes into providing our customers with quality products and services. We make sure delivery is fast, all products are up to the high standards you have come to expect, prices remain the lowest available on the market, and our customer service team can provide you personalised and attentive assistance.
If you have any questions, problems or concerns, don't hesitate to contact us. We'll reply to your queries as soon as possible. We value your feedback, and it's this input that allows us to continue to grow and improve your customer experience.
Starting with contact lenses or glasses - getting a prescription
Whether you're looking to buy yourself a snazzy, new pair of glasses online or you're thinking of making contact lenses part of your routine, this page will tell you all about how to get started. Before you can start wearingcontact lensesor beframesfitted with prescription lenses, you must undergo an eye examination. Any eye doctor or optician must provide you with a prescription, regardless of whether you'll be buying glasses or lenses with them or elsewhere. If you're looking into contact lenses, you'll also need to get a contact lens fitting performed by your optician. If you've never worn lenses before, the process can seem daunting, but it's actually simple and painless. Here's a hint of what you can expect:
An examination and measurements of your eyes. This will allow your optician, optometrist, or ophthalmologist to write you a prescription for either glasses or contact lenses
Be sure to tell your eye doctor whether you'll be wearing glasses or lenses as the prescription isn't the same for both of them.
A recommendation as to which contact lenses may be right for you based on your measurements, medical history, and lifestyle.
The optician will insert the chosen lenses into your eyes and assess the fit and your comfort level.
While in the optician's office, you'll wait for about 30 minutes to allow the lens to stabilize on your eye.
You can ask your eye doctor to provide you with trial lenses, giving you the chance to further test them at home.
Once you've got your updated prescription, you are free to order glasses or lenses wherever you want.Learn more here about reading your prescription.
Glasses or lenses: lifestyle considerations
It's important to note that your prescription for glasses is different from a contact lens prescription. Different measurements are required to ensure the proper fit of contact lenses because they sit directly on the eyeball. So, if you're interested in switching from glasses to contacts, an eye exam or discussion with your eye doctor is a crucial first step even if you already have a glasses prescription.
Contact lenses offer many benefits for active lifestyles, and they're now more comfortable and cost-effective than ever. People who play sports and those needing reading glasses love the freedom and flexibility that contact lenses afford. Or, perhaps you simply prefer your own appearance without bulky glasses frames. Or, maybe you want to get both a pair of glasses as well as some contacts to switch things up when circumstances call for it. Read more about the pros and cons of contact lenses here.
Remember to think of everything
During your conversation with your optician, there are a few factors to discuss. Your optician will ask about your medical history, including any medications you may be taking or any chronic health issues. You'll also want to discuss your lifestyle as this may determine the best type of vision correction or contact lenses for you:
Are you an avid athlete?
Do you spend a lot of time outdoors?
Could your make-up pose a problem when dealing with contacts?
Will any allergies affect your lenses?
Do you work on a computer for many hours a day or travel frequently?
Are you worried about the costs?
The answers to these questions can help your optician determine the best option for you. Maybe all you need is a pair of glasses, or maybe you're a good candidate for extended wear (overnight) lenses, daily disposables, bi-weekly lenses, or monthly contact lenses. Or you might require special toric lenses to correct astigmatism or perhaps even multifocal contact lenses. You'll find out during this evaluation. Read more about the difference between daily or weekly or monthly lenses. Or, learn more about different lens properties and characteristics here.