If you visited your eye doctor in the last year or so, you probably were reminded that prescription eyeglasses can be expensive. Without insurance, glasses can be unaffordable. With a little creativity and ingenuity, you can save big money on prescription glasses! You don’t need to spend hundreds of dollars to see clearly and you’ll get a quality pair of glasses.
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There are several online stores that sell prescription glasses for adults and children. The key is learning how to buy your glasses.
Lessons in Buying Prescription Glasses Online
• Visit your eye doctor and get your prescription. If you recently had an exam, ask for a copy of your prescription.
• Try on glasses or use your old pair and jot down the numbers inside the arm of the glasses. You should see numbers similar to 16 to 50 (16 is the bridge size above the nose and 50 is the frame width).
• You will need to ask the doctor for the Pupilary Distance (distance between the pupils, or measure yourself).
• A few online stores have some wonderful features that allow you to upload your photo and “try on” your glasses before you buy them. This can help you see what you’ll look like before making your purchase.
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How Much Can You Save?
The amount of money you can save by ordering your glasses online is mind blowing. Depending on what you pick and the features you choose, you easily pick up a pair of prescription glasses for around $24. This is amazing savings over the $225 or even $300 the eye doctor’s office wants to charge!
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