How to Buy Cheap Prescription Eyeglasses and Save Money
Eyeglasses can be an expensive purchase based on the type of frames you select. Designer frames run upward of hundreds of dollars and can be costly to replace if broken or lost. To save money on eyeglasses, avoid buying your frames from your eye doctor. Instead, receive your eye exam and request a copy of your prescription to shop elsewhere for a better deal.
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Try on frames at your ophthalmologist. Although frames may look fabulous online, you will not really know whether they suit your face until you test them out. Write down the brand and model name of the pair you like the most.
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Find the model eyeglasses through a discount online retailer. For instance, EyeBuyDirect.com sells name-brand and generic prescription eyeglasses at 50 percent or more off of the retail price. Enter your prescription details to order the eyeglasses. If you are unsure about any of the requested details, contact your eye doctor for specifics on your prescription.
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Skip anti-scratch coating on the eyeglasses. Most lenses come pre-coated and do not require this extra service, according to The New York Times.
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Choose polycarbonate lenses for your eyeglasses. Lighter and thinner lenses are not usually necessary and just increase the price of the glasses.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider reusing your old pair of eyeglasses. If your eyeglasses are in good shape, ask for your eye doctor to insert new lenses. The cost of new lenses is typically much less than buying a brand new set of lenses and frames.
If you don't have a chance to try the glasses at your ophthalmologist, you can still save money by shopping online. Online retailers such as Warby Parker mail you up to five pairs of glasses to try on at home for free. The website also has a virtual try-on tool where you upload your picture to test out different eyeglass looks.
