Online is the way to go. We are going to start with some reading glasses and go from there. Of course you need to do your homework.there. With three in the family using glasses it will pay off.
The search of information started with a lifehacker article Save Bundles of Cash by Buying Eyeglasses Online
Blogs that talk about buying online are:
- glassyeyes blog by a retired optician who says he is tired of seeing people being ripped off by the optical industry
GlassyEyes google groups with the following reviews of the various glasses suppliers plus forums.
- 39 Dollar Glasses
- Discount-Eyeglasses.net
- EyeBuyDirect
- Eyeglass Direct
- Global Eye Glasses
- Goggles4U
- Optical 4 Less
- Specs On The Net
- Zenni Optical
And in case you are looking for contact lenses start at lenspundit
And this just in.
Frame Finder is a site to upload your photo and try different frame sizes. This is from lifehacker.
Also here is another lifehacker semirelated post on how to choose the right sunglasses online.
And this just in. On Cool Tools some further comments on online glasses purchasing.
http://www.clearlylenz.com is also one to add to the list. I recently bought a pair of glasses and sunglasses and all I can say is that they were perfect and I am sold.
Thanks for the additional site. We’ll check it out.
Exerting a little effort when searching online can definitely land you on the best deals and steals on eyeglasses. Here’s another great resource I came across on the web: BestBuyEyeglasses.com – the site features quality crafted eyeglasses from the top names in the industry at deep discount prices everyday. Great news for those who eye high end labels but on a tight budget.