How to Order Prescription Glasses Online
Eyeglasses can be a very large expense. You don't have to purchase your eyeglass frames and lenses from your eye care provider, where the markup is quite high. With the arrival of Internet eyeglass shops, your options for affordable frames and lenses have expanded. Some sites offer complete sets of eyeglasses starting as low as $8.00. Armed with your eyeglass prescription and a bit of web savvy, you can save a lot of money ordering glasses online. Make sure to request your prescription after your eye exam and get ready to save some greenbacks.
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Things You'll Need
- Eyeglass prescription
- Pupillary distance
- Computer
- Internet connection
- Credit card
Instructions
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Find a local eye health provider and schedule your eye exam. The provider is obligated to provide you with your prescription upon request. Make sure that you also request your pupillary distance, the measurement from left pupil to right pupil. This is often left off of prescriptions and without it, selecting the correct size frame for your face can be difficult.
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Locate a reputable online eyeglass store. A list is provided in the Resources section.
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Choose a frame style. Take into consideration your tastes and facial structure. You can see what looks good on you by trying on frames at your local eyeglass retailer.
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Click "order." Once you have have selected your frame, you will be requested to enter your prescription, shipping and billing information.
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Submit your order. After your order has been submitted and payment accepted, expect your new glasses to arrive in two to six weeks.
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Tips & Warnings
Order a spare pair or two. Long shipping times mean you could be without glasses for a while if you're not prepared.
Your eye care provider often will adjust frames for you, even if they were not purchased at his office.
Make sure you order from a reputable website. There are plenty of forums and online reviews to help you make a decision.
References
Resources
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