The Vision Council of America found that about 75% of adults need some sort of corrective vision; 64% of people wear eyeglasses and 11% opt for contact lenses. Prescription eyeglasses are a necessity for many, however they can get pricey, especially if you don’t have vision insurance. Fortunately, you no longer need to resort to expensive optical stores and there are many online retailers who offer great affordable eyeglass options.
Below, we listed 4 places you can find prescription eyeglasses at affordable prices:
EyeBuyDirect
EyeBuyDirect offers quality glasses at extremely affordable prices, some starting as low as $15. Their virtual try-on feature makes buying glasses online a breeze and gives you a better idea of how you would look wearing different styles of frames. EyeBuyDirect also lets you customize your lenses with features such as tints, anti-scratch, anti-reflective, UV blocking, anti-smudge, dust and water-repellent coatings.
Zenni Optical
Zenni Optical is another great option for finding extremely affordable eyeglasses. This company has its own production facility, which allows them to cut costs and offer the absolute lowest prices for quality glasses (with prices for basic prescription lenses starting as low as $6.95!) Their 3D virtual try-on feature records a short 5-second video of your face with your phone’s camera or webcam and allows you to select different frames scaled to fit your face so you can see how they look on you.
Warby Parker
Though not the cheapest retailer on this list (prescription eyeglasses start at $95), Warby Parker glasses are still fairly affordable and extremely well-made; every frame is hand-assembled and uses premium materials. In addition to selling online, Warby Parker also has brick and mortar stores so you can visit your nearest location to see the frames in person. They also allow you to select up to five frames that they’ll ship to you to try-on at home. And once you find the right one for you, you can complete your purchase online and ship the frames back to Warby Parker at no cost.
GlassesUSA
GlassesUSA is another retailer who offers great prices for prescription eyeglasses (some starting as low as $44.) They have a 100% money-back guarantee, 365 day warranty, and free shipping and returns. They also work with a number of vision insurance providers to apply for reimbursements and allow you to use your HSA or FSA dollars to purchase prescription eyewear. GlassesUSA also offers a 65% off discount for students and first time buyers!