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As a daily glasses wearer and fashion enthusiast, I love collecting pairs to mix and match with my outfits. A clear acrylic pair to wear with more futuristic clothing, a smoky grey acetate pair with yellow temples to go with vintage band tees, a round tortoise shell pair for when I'm feeling smart. My collection goes on and on (and on and on).
I used to shop for my glasses at boutiques, but I quickly learned that the price of prescription glasses can add up. An average pair costs over $200 — and more if you want name-brand frames. Some insurance plans cover the cost of one pair per year, but if you're uninsured (or, like me, just interested in buying multiple pairs), the cost of additional glasses can be limiting.
That's where online glasses retailer EyeBuyDirect comes in clutch. The brand has allowed me to expand my collection beyond the one insurance-covered pair I usually buy per year without going over budget.
EyeBuyDirect is looking to change the narrative around corrective vision by offering direct-to-consumer frames that are both stylish and affordable.
The company's mostly unisex frames, which are designed in-house, start at just $6. Lenses start at just $7. All of its glasses and sunglasses are available with a variety of prescription options, including single-vision distance, reading lenses, Transition lenses, progressives, and bifocals. For a small additional cost, you can also add on a reflective digital protection coating that shields your eyes from your computer's headache-inducing blue light. (I highly recommend this upgrade — it has saved me from a life of daily migraines and costs as little as $20 per pair.)
Each pair is designed with current eyewear trends in mind and developed with meticulous attention to detail. Because the company does all the design and manufacturing itself, the cost-savings is transferred directly to consumers — which means higher-quality materials at lower prices. Frames are crafted from sleek metals and premium acetate, while every pair of lenses receive a complimentary anti-scratch coating.
Not too long ago, the brand developed its own in-house line called RFLKT that makes incredibly sleek, timeless frames and sunglasses with an added layer of detail and quality. They're slightly pricier than the rest of its options, averaging at around $65, but their Italian acetate construction is also a little sturdier, and they include the cost of upgraded lenses and coatings. I own two pairs from this line, and honestly I end up grabbing for them more often than my higher-end Fendi or Ray-Ban pairs. They've held up incredibly well over the past six months or so, defying my expectation that at that price point, they wouldn't last long with daily wear.
What EyeBuyDirect's site lacks is a virtual try-on feature, but it include images of what the glasses look like on different genders and face shapes. If you're skeptical about buying eyewear online, note that you can return your glasses for a full refund or exchange within 14 days if you're not happy with how they look or feel.
The only other downside is that the site doesn't take insurance, but they will provide you with detailed receipts that you can submit to your HSA or insurance provider in case you're eligible for reimbursement. But I've found that at such incredibly cheap prices, it's better to use your insurance (if you have it) to purchase a costlier pair you wouldn't be able to afford out of pocket, and use EyeBuyDirect to build on your collection.
So, whether you're an everyday wearer, or just looking for an extremely affordable pair of glasses, I highly recommend using EyeBuyDirect.
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