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Need glasses? If you’re thinking about buying glasses online but have never done so before, here are 5 great reasons to do so:
Frames for Every Budget
This is clearly a no-brainer as most of us have experienced looking through an optical shop’s frames only to be scared off by the prices. Why is it that a few pieces of plastic or metal cost so much?
Many of the designer brands that dominate the industry are owned or designed by one parent company that controls 80% of the market. That near-monopoly allows them to charge exorbitant prices for their eyewear.
Many online retailers design and produce their own frames in-house, which saves you, the consumer, a good chunk of change. Many also offer free shipping with purchases over a specific dollar amount.
Selection
Another obvious reason most people turn to the internet for purchasing anything is the much wider selection.
For designer or brand name frames, you can search multiple stores at your fingertips for the best price.
Alternatively, if you find a style that you like but don’t want to pay designer prices, searching online makes it much easier to find a similar off-brand frame for a similar look and less money.
You Don’t Have Insurance
If you don’t have vision insurance, shopping for glasses online is a great way to get the most bang for your buck.
Most online optical shops include popular coatings like anti-glare and UV-blocking in the price of their lenses at no additional charge.
For example, Warby Parker includes anti-reflective, scratch-resistant, UV-blocking, and superhydrophobic (repels water) coatings in all their lenses at no additional cost.
Convenience
These days, who doesn’t buy some if not most of the things they need online? If you’re anything like me, getting glasses with just a few clicks of your mouse and getting it delivered to your door is just what the doctor ordered.
Of course, to order prescription glasses, you’ll need a valid prescription from an eye doctor, as well as your pupillary distance.
You Need a Backup Pair
If you need a backup pair of glasses and don’t want to break the bank for another, you’re a prime candidate for getting a secondary pair online. This is especially true if you’ve recently visited your eye doctor and still have a valid prescription.
With your primary pair, you can make the online shopping process faster by making note of the lens, bridge, and temple arm lengths on your current glasses. These measurements are usually found on the inside of one of the arms.
With these measurements, you’ll be able to gauge whether a pair you find online will fit you.
Great! Any Reason Why I Shouldn’t Buy Glasses Online?
Of course, while it’s incredibly convenient and affordable to buy eyeglasses online, it isn’t the best choice for everyone. Before you head off to get your next pair of glasses in cyberspace, make sure to read our reasons to not buy glasses online.