Eye Health The 8 Best Places to Buy Glasses Online in 2021 Snag these stylish and affordable frames from the comfort of your home By Danielle Zoellner twitter Danielle Zoellner is a freelance writer with an emphasis in health and wellness. She graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia. Learn about our editorial process Danielle Zoellner Fact checked by Fact checked by Ashley Hall on December 03, 2020 linkedin Ashley Hall is a writer and fact checker who has been published in multiple medical journals in the field of surgery. Learn about our editorial process Ashley Hall Updated on December 03, 2020 Print Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. First Look Best Overall: Warby Parker at warbyparker.com "You browse the site based on color, fit, shape, and material to select five frames to try on at home, and keep what you like." Most Options: GlassesUSA at glassesusa.com "Offers a wide range of styles, including discounted picks from high-end designers like Ray-Ban, Gucci, Michael Kors, and Prada." Best Style: Lenscrafters at lenscrafters.com "You'll find a pair of stylish glasses for the whole family on LensCrafters' website and can snag your contact lenses there as well."" Best Budget: EyeBuyDirect at eyebuydirect.com "These frames are particularly cheap, with options under $10, and come in a wide range of styles and colors for various uses." Best for Sunglasses: DIFF Eyewear at diffeyewear.com "As a fashion-forward brand, DIFF Eyewear offers frames in all sorts of shapes." Best Return Policy: Liingo Eyewear at liingoeyewear.com "With their 60-Day Delight Guarantee Policy, Liingo gives you 60 days after purchase to return or exchange your glasses." Best for the Conscious Consumer: Coastal at coastal.com "For each pair purchased, Coastal donates one pair to someone in need through their partnership with the Essilor Vision Foundation." Best for Reading Glasses: Felix + Iris at felixandiris.com "The retailer has an extensive selection of reading glasses in different colors and styles priced around $120." A vast majority of American adults (about 64%) wear eyeglasses, according to the Vision Council of America–so you’re not alone. But it's not always possible to purchase eyeglasses in person, especially if you’re looking for a specific style or have no suitable retailers near you. That’s where online retailers come in. Whether you’re looking for reading glasses, sunglasses, everyday frames, or trendy blue light glasses, these retailers have hundreds of styles to best suit your personal needs. Chris Albanis, an ophthalmologist and member of the American Board of Ophthalmology, told Verywell Health that vision remains more important than ever, “as many spend more time on computers, online meetings, virtual learning, and reading.” He says people should most importantly consider comfort and the size of the lenses when selecting glasses. If you’re having trouble finding glasses that work best for you, Dr. Albanis recommends seeking help from a local eye care professional who has experience fitting and selling glasses every day. Our Top Picks Best Overall: Warby Parker Courtesy of Warby Parker Buy on Warbyparker.com Warby Parker, which was founded in 2010, has become one of the most well-known online retail stores for glasses, and for a reason. Before even asking you to commit to purchasing a pair, the retailer will send up to five pairs to your front door free of cost. You then have seven to 10 days to try out the selected glasses before either sending them back or keeping them for yourself. The business model, which started at the company’s inception in 2010, works and customers rave about how seamless it is for them to try on glasses from the comfort of their own home. Still not convinced? Warby Parker provides hundreds of affordable styles that are updated frequently as trends evolve. The site even offers a quiz you can take to assist in picking a style. The 8 Best Places to Buy Contacts in 2021 Most Options: GlassesUSA Image Courtesy of GlassesUSA Buy on Glassesusa.com With hundreds of name brand and designer options to choose from, GlassesUSA makes it hard for you not to walk away with frames in your shopping cart. Top designers from on the site include Ray-Ban, Prada, Gucci, Michael Kors, and Versace–all of which are often sold at a discounted price. If designer frames aren’t for you or your budget, don’t worry. GlassesUSA also offers hundreds of affordable styles to choose from that will fit your personal needs. Glasses with lenses included start as low as $38, making it one of the more affordable places to shop. Best Style: Lenscrafters Image Courtesy of Lenscrafters Buy on Lenscrafters.com Shopping online for eyeglasses can be a nerve-wracking experience because you’re unable to try styles on right then and there to best know what works for you. Lenscrafters is a safe bet as an online shop because many of its styles are similar to what you would find in stores. The retailer also carries a range of designer brands–such as Oakley, Giorgio Armani, Polo Ralph Lauren, and Ray-Ban–at discounted prices that follow current trends, so you know you’ll get the top styles. Best part is that Lenscrafters offers a free, 30-day return policy, making it easy for you to send a pair back if they don’t suit your specific needs. The 10 Best Contact Lens Solutions of 2021 Best Budget: EyeBuyDirect Courtesy of EyeBuyDirect Buy on Eyebuydirect.com Selecting affordable glasses is not always easy, as the frames alone can have a hefty price tag even before your add in your prescription lens. EyeBuyDirect makes shopping online for glasses easy and most importantly, inexpensive. Frames start as low as $6 for the retailer depending on what style you select. But be aware, this does not include the prescription lens you will need to go with your frames. EyeBuyDirect says their glasses end up costing a customer an average $70 for both the frames and prescription lens. So whether you’re on a budget or looking for an inexpensive back-up pair, EyeBuyDirect offers a variety of options. Best for Sunglasses: DIFF Eyewear Image courtesy of DIff Eyewear Buy on Diffeyewear.com DIFF Eyewear has become known for its statement sunglasses that are guaranteed to earn you compliments when out and about. Also, the designer brand is more affordable than others, with sunglasses starting as low as $89. As a fashion-forward brand, DIFF Eyewear offers frames in all sorts of shapes–from cat eye to aviator to oversized–that will best suit your face. If you’re looking for other ways to protect your eyes, the brand also offers a wide range of blue light glasses for those who stare at a computer or phone screen for a majority of their work or school day. The 12 Best Blue-Light-Blocking Glasses of 2021 Best Return Policy: Liingo Eyewear Courtesy of Liingo Eyewear Buy on Liingoeyewear.com Buying glasses online can be a risk with an inability to determine exactly how they will fit on your face prior to purchasing. Luckly, Liingo Eyewear makes it easy for you to try on and return glasses at your leisure. Similar to Warby Parker, the company also offers a try-on program where it will send multiple styles directly to your door. A helpful quiz can also assist in style selection if you’re unsure which pair to choose. Once the glasses arrive, the company offers a 60-Day Delight Guarantee Policy, meaning you have two months to test and return the product with no extra cost. Although Liingo lacks the larger selection offered by other retailers, its flexible return policy makes it easy to try glasses without any worries about returning them. Best for the Conscious Consumer: Coastal Courtesy of Coastal Buy on Coastal.com Coastal’s global mission is to provide glasses to not only those who can afford them, but those who cannot or are without access to vision care. The company runs a Buy One, Give One program in collaboration with Essilor Vision Foundation. For every pair of glasses someone purchases, the company donates a pair globally to someone in need. That’s only one plus to shopping through Coastal. The retailer also offers hundreds of styles for men and women–including name-brand designers like Ray-Ban, Tory Burch, and the Brooks Brothers. Besides all these benefits, pricing is also incredibly affordable. The company’s more basic frames, without the prescription lens, can cost you as low as $9. Best for Reading Glasses: Felix + Iris Image Courtesy of Felix + Iris Buy on Felixandiris.com If you’re looking for traditional reading glasses, Felix + Iris might be just the place for you. The retailer is similar to Warby Parker in that it lets you select four styles to get mailed to your home free of charge—making it easy for you to select what works best from the comfort of your own home. Felix + Iris does have a smaller selection compared to more other eyeglass brands, but the styles they offer trend near the traditional glasses people are used to wearing. Fan of colored frames? Well you’re in luck. The retailer has an extensive selection of colors and styles priced around $120. Good to Know Scheduling an annual eye exam is one of the most important steps you can take in protecting your eyes and vision. In addition, eyes provide hints about your overall health, which could lead you to discover an issue that you might not have otherwise noticed (or at least not as soon). Final Verdict If you’re looking for a retailer with hundreds of options and a seamless system to try out the frames, we recommend Warby Parker. If you want more trendsetting frames that are still affordable, we recommend GlassesUSA. What to Look for When Buying Glasses: Comfort: “Comfort is critical, especially if you will wear the glasses for several hours per day,” Dr. Albanis says. Check how the glasses rest on the bridge of your nose, behind the ears, and “sit” on your face to best determine if they will wear well for long periods of time. Size of lenses: Dr. Albanis says the width and height of your lenses should depend on what activity you’re using the glasses for and the type of prescription. Seek help from your eye care professional if you’re unsure what size you should purchase. Cost: Price tags can sway people into thinking one pair of glasses is higher quality than the other. Dr. Alabnis says that’s not always the case. The type of material and protective coating on the glasses actually better determines the quality. “Depending on your visual needs, the eye care professional you work with should be able to explain the pros and cons to meet your needs,” Dr. Albanis says. Why Trust Verywell Health As a seasoned health writer, Danielle Zoellner knows the importance of finding just the right product to fit your medical needs. Throughout her career, Danielle has interviewed a variety of experts in the medical and health fields while reviewing dozens of products. Her experience and knowledge in the field work together to help readers like yourself find the best products for your daily life. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Sign up for our Health Tip of the Day newsletter, and receive daily tips that will help you live your healthiest life. Sign Up You're in! Thank you, {{form.email}}, for signing up. There was an error. Please try again. What are your concerns? Other Inaccurate Hard to Understand Submit Article Sources Verywell Health uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Vision Council of America. Organizational Overview. 2020. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 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