Well played. I do the same but in Korea where the price for my brand is about $2 cheaper than JetLenses.

I have my vision checked in the contact store itself (for free) if I need it and then a proper eye exam during my annual physical check up (which is fully subsidized by my employer - a common practice, albeit at varying levels of support).

no prescription needed?

You need a prescription to buy contact lenses in the US? Pills and such makes sense, but what can you do wrong with contacts, apart from having the wrong strength/astigmatism?

Ophthalmologists need money!

Believe it or not, it used to be illegal (in certain US states) to purchase reading glasses 'over the counter'.

That's right, reading glasses were by prescription only.

nope... uk gets something right I guess