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Lens Express, Inc.
Industry
Direct-mail-order
Founded
1985 in Pompano Beach, Florida
Founders
Engin Yesil and Yalie Golan
Defunct
2002
Fate
Acquired by 1-800 Contacts
Successor
1-800 Contacts
Headquarters
Deerfield Beach, Florida, United States
Key people
Lynda Carter, spokesperson
Products
Contact lenses
Lens Express was a direct-mail-order company that sold contact lenses that were available over-the-phone, and also offered a free catalog. The company was well known for Lynda Carter (TV's Wonder Woman) appearing in its ads, including her famous trademark sayings such as "I wouldn't trust these baby blues to just anyone!" and "Make your life a whole lot easier!". In 2002, Lens Express was acquired by 1-800 Contacts.[1]
^"1-800 CONTACTS to Acquire Lens Express and Lens 1st". Camelot Ventures Group. 2002-12-16. Archived from the original on 2011-10-31. Retrieved 2011-11-29.
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