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Who We Are

Overview
AC Lens is a full-service, direct delivery contact lens supply company. As one of the fastest growing optical suppliers in the world, we have combined the lowest prices available with dedicated, personalized customer service. Currently, we ship lenses to all 50 US states as well as Europe, South America and the Far East.

  • All major brands and contact lenses at 50-70% below retail.
    All contact lenses dispensed by AC Lens are the exact lenses prescribed by your doctor. They're delivered to you in safe, sealed containers direct from the manufacturer.

  • No membership fees.
    Our low prices are available to ALL customers.

  • 30-day money back guarantee.
    Items may be returned within 30 days of purchase provided they are unopened, undamaged and in original condition. Defective lenses can be exchanged for the same product if the manufacturer confirms the defect. For more details, please see our returns policy.

  • Free online consultation with Optometrists.
    This service is entirely free of charge and is available to both customers and other visitors from the online community.
History

Peter Clarkson, MD, PhD - President & CEO
Dr. Clarkson founded AC Lens in 1995 with a vision to provide a high-quality contact lens replacement service focusing on the then-emerging internet. Dr Clarkson has led AC Lens through 12 straight years of profitable growth, allowing the company to develop from a small operation in the back of an optometric office to one of the largest contact lens retailers in the USA. Dr. Clarkson is also President of Eyestyles, a Columbus Ohio optical retailer which he founded.

Prior to founding AC Lens Dr. Clarkson was a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the Ohio State University. From 1987 to 1993, he served as a Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Illinois Institute Of Technology (IIT) in Chicago, Illinois. From 1991 to 1993, he held the position of Associate Chairman of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at IIT. He is the author of several texts and numerous research papers on aspects of computer engineering. Dr. Clarkson graduated summa cum laude with a major in Mathematics and holds a PhD degree from the University of Southampton, England. He also holds the MD degree from the Ohio State University. Dr. Clarkson is a member of Alpha Omega Alpha.

Philip Dietrich - Board Member & Chief Technology Officer
Phil currently oversees all aspects of AC Lens's information technology and develops key applications that provide the foundation for the company's operations. Prior to joining AC Lens, Phil was co-founder and president of I-Ohio Web Design (which was purchased by AC Lens in 2000). Mr. Dietrich was also co-founder and President of Phoenix Vision Eyewear which developed a "Virtual Mirror" retail kiosk technology and e-commerce website to sell sunglasses.

Phil Dietrich obtained a BA in Computational Math and Philosophy from Albion College where he graduated summa cum laude in 1997. He studied law at the University of Michigan Law School from 1997-1998 and was nominated for the University of Michigan Law Review.

Join Our Team
AC Lens is always interested in adding new talent. We continuously strive to create a comfortable and unique learning environment for our staff.

AC Lens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications and the ability to perform without regards to race, religion, color, gender, age, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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We convert browsers to buyers. That's why the ACLens.com affiliate program is among the most successful contact lens programs on the Internet. While some health affiliate programs leave your commissions floating in cyberspace, ACLens.com affiliates convert an average of 4% of our visitors with some of our top affiliates converting at 20+%! Learn more.

If you are having any unexplained eye discomfort, watering, vision change or redness, remove your lenses immediately and consult your eye care professional before wearing your lenses again. All information, articles, photos, images, logos, and content Copyright AC Lens 1996 - 2012.
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