Well you have made the first step, you are here!
I understand that this process may feel to be a little tricky at first. We have all felt that, in the beginning. Getting the prescription from the eye care practitioner and then ordering online is a new territory; and may seem daunting at best. Fear not!
Believe me when I tell you, it will no doubt be the best decision you have made. Once you get the hang of it, it will be easy. You will find that getting affordable eyeglasses can be fun, as well as, financially rewarding not to mention fashionable.
Reasons to buy online are: Price, price, price and price; not to mention convenience (they come to your door) and are GUARANTEED (meaning you can return them if you don't like them for any reason).
But yes you have to kinda know what shape looks good on you unless you are willing to experiment. Even if you did it would be to the tune of $20-40 and this can always be your emergency pair if it's really bad.
So, follow our checklist buy your glasses online save a good 80-90% on your glasses. Of course this means you can buy several pair and have several trendy glasses so that you can change your look every day!
Who said prescription glasses shouldn't be like any other accessory?
Start Here:
1) Have your current prescription on hand, don't worry here is a little guide about how to understand your prescription; or if you need to find an eye doctor, or need low cost eye care check out our list.
In the case of our example below there is a prescription for far/near which is either progressive (no-line bifocals) or bifocals, computer (mid- range distance) and reading glasses (near)
2) Measure your pupillary distance (pd) or get it from your eye care practitioner
If you need any help ordering your glasses take a quick look at our glasses guide or give us a call
3). Now is the fun part - pick your frames.
First, please measure the glasses you currently wear - especially if they fit well and look great on your start by using
that style and size as the standard. Then slowly as you beginning to understand how the glasses will fit you can experient on your subsequent visits.
4). As you browse our site you will notice that the styles are arranged by size, color, style and more. Start by size and style and venture from there.
5). Once you have your frames picked out then click on the "select lenses" blue button
PRO TIP : You can use the little heart below the styles to save the styles you like to your wishlist if you open an account
Well that's it then happy shopping..