Prescription Glasses online

[muchlovex]

Has anyone bought prescription glasses online and if so, is the end product the same as from an opticians?

[Ann]

I would love to do this online, it is SO much cheaper (need new glasses, not changed for over 3 years due to cost) but how can you measure for varifocals online - as they have to line up the centre of your pupil .............

[muchlovex]

were you happy with the end result Trim'?

[The Builder]

Definitely ............

http://www.specsupers...ngle_vision_reglazing

[grasscarp]

I used Glasses Direct. I measured the PD pupillary distance myself using a mirror and a ruler. You can ask who made your prescription for this information but they are not always willing to give it.

[EvianBaby]

Sometimes the optician will not put the measurements on your prescription. That have to put all the other details but not obliged to put measurements. However, when you get an eye test check the prescription before you leave and they should add the measurement if you ask them to.

[gingejbee]

Call me old-fashioned but there are some things I would NEVER buy online- specs and shoes being the two obvious ones.

[Ann]

Ha I bet Specsavers wouldn't write the measurements down Evian - they wouldn't want to lose a sale knowing full well you are going elsewhere! They even leap on you if you go in just to look at styles of frames - very annoying!

[boxtops]

I wouldn't - I have complicated varifocals, and I always need several fittings.

[Ann]

Well thanks for that Trim - I am surprised - bet it depends on the staff though, we have an 'orrible one working in our town branch of SS - guess who always gets her?!!!!

[EvianBaby]

I can only speak from my experience of one independant optician but he didn't give the measurements. (didn't realise I needed it until I went to order my first ever specs online).

The chains might have a policy regarding it or it might just be down to how the optician feels on the day.

[bizzylizzy]

Try spex 4 less. They're marvellous and the customer service is great too. They offer loads of freebies like coatings and often have sales. I bought a pair of prescription sunglasses for less than £20. They sell designer ranges too of course. Hubby also bought some prescription sunglasses and when they arrived they didn't suit him, spex4less not only sent him a label to send them back, but they offered him either a complete refund or the choice of a new pair. He chose a new pair that was a little more expensive and they didn't even charge him the extra few pounds. I think customer service is v important in this day and age and they seem to be a small family business as far as I can make out. They're great anyway. Good luck.

http://www.spex4less.com/

[Old_Geezer]

The examiner is obliged to give you the prescription. There is no obvious reason why whoever fulfils the prescription wouldn't get it right. But of course via mail order you don't get the instant feedback of trying things on in the shop.

[hc4361]

I would except they can't provide glasses with prisms, so no good for me.

[gingejbee]

and who does the adjustments when they don't fit / sit properly?

[algerback]

I had bought a pair of prescription glasses three months ago. There is no different between online and offline if you buy it at larger online shop whose customer service is well.