I've worn eyeglasses since elementary school. Even though I do own contact lenses, I find that I'm more of a glasses type of girl. However, the cost of new eyeglasses - especially with 2 children who also wear them can be astronomical. When my son first started wearing glasses I was turned on to the savings you can find in ordering online.
Recently I was given the opportunity to try a pair of prescription glasses from GlassesUSA.com. Since the very expensive frames that I'd previously been wearing had started to show signs of wear and tear, I decided I would take up the challenge to see if I could notice any appreciable difference between ordering online and buying glasses in a brick & mortar retail location.
As I browsed the GlassesUSA.com website I found a great selection in frames in both men's, women's and unisex eyeglass frames. In selecting a frame for myself, I decided to look for a style that is similar to the pair that I currently own to play it safe. I flipped my current glasses over and took the measurements off of the inside and was sure to find a frame on the GlassesUSA site that had similar measurements. Before ordering you should know the measurements of a pair of glasses that fit well, and also have a current prescription including the PD measurement. The style that I went with the Kim Black style which was priced at $110 and on sale for $47.95 with prescription lenses.
Facts:
-Glasses USA sells prescription glasses starting at $18/pair.
-Glasses USA has Free Shipping on orders over $99
-GlassesUSA makes their glasses both in New Jersey and in Israel.
-GlassesUSA recycles all returned frames through donations to various organizations that sanitize and redistribute to those unable to afford eyewear.
-GlassesUSA offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee
My glasses arrived promptly and in a lined hardshell plastic case. I love them and you would never know they aren't pricey designer frames. Every time I've worn them I get compliments. The glasses look and feel "expensive" - this from a person who previously was wearing Versace frames!
One pair of these glasses cost over $400 and the other would have cost $47.95
Can you tell which?
Conclusion
The biggest appreciable difference that I can conclude between ordering online vs at the local optical shop is the money that would be leftover in my pocket as a savings when ordering online.
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