Buying Eyeglasses Online

For more in-depth information, see the Consumer Guide to Eyeglasses.

Pros and Cons of Buying Eyeglasses Online

The advantage of buying glasses online makes it easier to comparison shop. Online stores will have a wide selection of specialty frames and lenses including bifocals, lens coatings and more. The more options you have to buy the glasses you want usually means you will get a better price.

The question then becomes, are there any disadvantages to buying eyeglasses online? The answer is yes. For those that enjoy the hands-on experience of trying glasses on in front of a mirror, you're out of luck if you are buying online, unless you go to a store first.

Also, your vision insurance may not cover online purchases, or it may do so at a lesser level of coverage. Read up on more information about the pros and cons of buying eyeglasses online.

Don't forget, before ordering eyeglasses online you will need a prescription from an optometrist or ophthalmologist. Buying online does not eliminate the need for a obtaining a prescription or regular eye care.

Where to Shop Online

If you've decided that the pros of buying eyeglasses online outweigh the cons, you need to find out where to shop. All About Eyeglasses has compiled a list of online stores where you can begin your search; however, to maintain objectivity, we do not endorse any of these websites, nor do we take responsibility for them.

Here is a list of credible online stores: