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People Trust Optometrists More Than Costco Or 1800CONTACTS, At Least According To Optometrist Group

People Trust Optometrists More Than Costco Or 1800CONTACTS, At Least According To Optometrist Group

By Chris Morran 8.25.15

As we’ve previously reported, there’s a legal war going on — with optometrists and manufacturers on one side, and discount and online retailers on the other — over how much you should have to pay for your contact lenses. Both sides of this battle have recently released surveys they hope will help win over public opinion. [More]

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