How to Buy Eyeglasses

Donna Karen lenses, Giovanni shades, two-tone bifocals and single lens frames--eyeglasses can be as much a fashion statement as they are a necessity. Although selecting and purchasing eyeglasses can be a daunting task, with the right resources and a few hints on deals, you can find that perfect pair of eyeglasses. A thorough perusal and careful selection of online manufacturers or local wholesalers can assist you when you want to purchase eyeglasses.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Determine what type of glasses you need based on personal preferences or the doctor's written prescription. Take into account practical things like frame fit, lens color, bi-focal strength or single lens strength when making your selection. A trained optometrist or the eyeglass fitting specialist can also assist you in eyeglass selection.

2. Shop online for drastic deals and steep discounts. Eyeglass manufacturing is not all that expensive to produce, so large savings can be found with the right resource.

3. Try purchasing glasses wholesale instead of retail. A great resource for this is at a Costco or Sam's Club. You can find great deals at a shopper's warehouse like these. Prices are significantly less than what they would be wholesale.

4. Purchase eyeglass insurance with your order, if it is available. Glasses that are lost or stolen are replaced using insurance coverage to help offset the cost of replacement.

5. Consider buying a case. Purchase a high-quality, durable case or bag to keep your glasses in. The bag protects your investment and helps keep your glasses in good condition.

Resources

• Provides steep discounts and deals on eyewear.
• Provides information and prices on wholesale eyeglass deals.

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[msmabry]

on 5/21/2009 Thanks for the tips. And purchasing eyeglasses insurance is a good idea for sure. 5*

[katecrittendon]

on 5/1/2009 These are great tips for buying eyeglasses. When I bought my last ones I discovered, after the fact, that my insurance would have paid if I had used a different vendor.