Shipping Policy
Global Lens offers fast, reliable shipping to customers across the United States. All orders are processed and shipped from our US facilities for quick delivery.
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Countries We Serve
We currently ship to:
- United States (all 50 states)
- Canada
All shipping times and costs listed below apply to US addresses. For Canadian shipping, please contact support@globallens.com for details.
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Processing Time
Orders are processed and shipped within 24 hours of prescription verification.
What This Means:
- Order placed: We begin prescription verification immediately
- Prescription verified: We process and prepare your order
- Order ships: Within 24 hours after verification is complete
- You receive tracking: Email notification when your order ships
Note: Prescription verification typically takes 4-8 business hours. Orders placed on weekends or holidays will be processed the next business day.
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Shipping Methods & Delivery Times
We offer multiple shipping options to fit your needs:
Standard Shipping (4-5 Business Days)
- Carrier: USPS
- Delivery: 4-5 business days after shipment
- Tracking: Full tracking provided
- Best for: Routine refills and advance orders
Expedited Shipping (2-3 Business Days)
- Carrier: USPS Priority Mail
- Delivery: 2-3 business days after shipment
- Tracking: Full tracking provided
- Best for: When you need lenses sooner
2-Day Shipping (2 Business Days)
- Carrier: USPS Priority Mail
- Delivery: 2 business days after shipment
- Tracking: Full tracking provided
- Best for: Fast replacement orders
Next-Day Delivery (1-2 Business Days)
- Carrier: FedEx or USPS Express
- Delivery: Overnight or 1-2 business days after shipment
- Tracking: Full tracking provided
- Best for: Emergency replacements
Important: Shipping times begin after your prescription is verified and your order is shipped. They do not include prescription verification time (typically 4-8 business hours).
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Tracking Your Order
Once your order ships, you'll receive:
- Email confirmation with tracking number
- Direct link to track your package
- Estimated delivery date
- Carrier information (USPS or FedEx)
You can also track your order by:
- Logging into your Global Lens account
- Contacting support@globallens.com with your order number
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Shipping Costs
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout based on:
- Your selected shipping method
- Your delivery address
- Your order total
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Delivery Addresses
We ship to:
- Residential addresses
- Business addresses
- PO Boxes (USPS shipping methods only)
- APO/FPO addresses (USPS only)
We cannot ship to:
- International addresses (except Canada)
- Invalid or incomplete addresses
Please ensure your shipping address is complete and accurate. We cannot be responsible for orders shipped to incorrect addresses provided by the customer.
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Shipping Delays
While we process orders quickly, delivery times may be affected by:
- Weather conditions
- Carrier delays
- Holidays and weekends
- Natural disasters
- High shipping volume periods
Global Lens is not responsible for carrier delays beyond our control. If your order is delayed, please contact the carrier using your tracking number or email us at support@globallens.com for assistance.
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Holidays & Non-Business Days
Orders placed on the following days will be processed the next business day:
- Weekends (Saturday & Sunday)
- Federal holidays
- Other designated company holidays
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Temperature-Controlled Shipping
Contact lenses are medical devices that require proper storage. We ensure:
- All lenses are stored in climate-controlled facilities
- Shipping during extreme weather is carefully managed
- Products are protected during transit
If you have concerns about weather conditions affecting your delivery, please contact us before ordering.
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Lost or Damaged Packages
If your package is lost:
- Contact us immediately at support@globallens.com
- We'll file a claim with the carrier
- We'll either reship your order or issue a full refund
If your package arrives damaged:
- Take photos of the damaged package and contents
- Contact us within 48 hours at support@globallens.com
- We'll arrange a replacement or refund
We stand behind every order and will make it right if something goes wrong during shipping.
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Order Changes & Cancellations
Before Your Order Ships:
If you need to change or cancel your order, contact us immediately:
- Email: support@globallens.com
- Phone: (978) 896-0335
We'll do our best to accommodate changes before the order ships.
After Your Order Ships:
Once shipped, we cannot change the delivery address or cancel the order. You may refuse delivery and the package will return to us, or you can accept delivery and initiate a return per our Refund & Return Policy.
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Questions About Shipping?
Contact our support team:
- Email: support@globallens.com
- Phone: (978) 896-0335 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm EST)
We're here to help ensure your order arrives quickly and safely.