Top 5 Retailers for Affordable Glasses Online

Pros

• More than 1,300 frames, including designer brands
• Prices start at $59, with clearance options available
• Lenses included in price

Cons

• Short return policy
• Limited at-home try-on options

• Cost Starts at $59
• Brands Available Include Ray-Ban, Oakley, Tom Ford, Gucci, Michael Kors, Prada, Persol
• Shipping 7 to 10 business days for free, 5 to 7 business days for $9.95, 3 to 5 business days for $12.95
• Accepted Insurances Include UnitedHealthcare, Spectera, Lincoln Financial Group, MediGold, Solstice
• Discounts Heroes Get Rewarded for first responders, nurses, teachers, and military members; student discount for college students
• Additional Features Virtual Try-On, 60-second “Find Your Frame” quiz, prescription scanner app

We featured GlassesUSA in our review of the best online glasses as one of the top options for buying cheap designer glasses online like Ray-Ban, Gucci, and Persol. But their catalog extends beyond designer brands, with more than 1,300 frames to choose from, at prices starting at $59 (with some clearance options priced even lower).

GlassesUSA does let you try on glasses at home, but your options are limited. You can either order two pairs of single-vision glasses to try or you can order one pair of bifocal or progressive glasses. The return policy — 14 days — is also short compared to other brands with 30- or 60-day return policies. To ensure you’re satisfied with your purchase, take advantage of the Virtual Try-On option. You select a pair of glasses, click “Try Online,” take and upload a selfie, and see how the glasses will look on your face. If you don’t feel comfortable uploading a photo, you can select from a group of models to see how the frames look. If you aren’t sure what frames to try, you can take the 60-second Find Your Frame quiz to narrow your search based on your face shape and style preferences.