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where to buy prescription glasses online?

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AnotheBloodyChinHair · 28/08/2020 20:57

got new prescription and don't want to pay Specsavers prices.

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Hereforadvice1000 · 28/08/2020 22:02

I've found glasses direct really good. Quick delivery, good range of styles and cheaper than Specsavers.

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Hereforadvice1000 · 28/08/2020 22:03

Oh and they generally have discount codes so sometimes you can get two pairs for a really good price.

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AnotheBloodyChinHair · 29/08/2020 08:32

Thank you Here. I am wondering about their 'designer' frames, as I have not heard of the names they feature.

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RHOBHfan · 29/08/2020 08:35

Have used Glasses Direct a lot in the past. Fantastic customer service. You can select 4 frames at a time for a free home trial, to make sure they suit you.

Have also had brilliant service from them when I returned a pair of glasses.

Even their cheap frames last (had a £25 one for years). Would definitely recommend.

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Terriergrrrrrrrr · 29/08/2020 18:40

I've had three pairs from Spex4less.com and have used them for glasses for two of the kids as well. Very happy with the quality and service.

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ArsenicNLace · 29/08/2020 18:47

I can highly recommend www.selectspecs.com/glasses/prescription/.

They do prescription glasses for 6 pounds.

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ilovecherries · 29/08/2020 18:56

Does anyone know how to measure your pupillary distance to buy online. I’m stumped by it.

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cardoon · 29/08/2020 19:08

Get someone to put dots on your glasses over your pupils. measure the distance. Should be around 60mm

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cardoon · 29/08/2020 19:10

Make sure you don't use permanent marker or anything difficult to remove?

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disorganisedsecretsquirrel · 29/08/2020 19:16

Selectspecs.com

2 pairs for £14 . Long and short distance. Love them xx

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habibihabibi · 29/08/2020 19:22

Get someone to put dots on your glasses over your pupils. measure the distance. Should be around 60mm
Brilliant - this is gold. I used an app and got several diff readings so was useless really

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millymae · 29/08/2020 19:42

I found Direct Sight to be excellent.
To be honest I had no great expectations but they’ve made me think that I may have wasted a lot of money previously, I ordered a second pair within weeks and they were just as good.
I only have single prescription lenses - does anyone have any experience of buying varifocals online

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ilovecherries · 29/08/2020 19:48

@ilovecherries

Does anyone know how to measure your pupillary distance to buy online. I’m stumped by it.

Thank you. Do I just look straight ahead while they do it - and they aim for the centre of the pupil?
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cardoon · 30/08/2020 13:53

Yup

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IamEarthymama · 30/08/2020 17:17

Can I ask if anyone has bought varifocals online and how successful it was?

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MsSquishy · 30/08/2020 17:28

I wanted a particular pair of prescription Ray bans and got them for a really good price on www.feelgoodcontacts.com/. I think they had a discount on your first order too. Happy shopping!

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pooopypants · 30/08/2020 17:36

Another vote for Glasses Direct

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AnotheBloodyChinHair · 31/08/2020 09:42

Thank you for your help everyone. I have ordered 4 frames for home trial from Glasses Direct.

What about if I want my new prescription to be put on my current glasses? What's the most economical way of doing that?

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cardoon · 31/08/2020 12:43

I paid £27 to reglaze glasses direct for mine
Brilliant service

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cardoon · 31/08/2020 12:44

AUGBH20
code for 10% off today
they offer discounts regularly

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AnotheBloodyChinHair · 31/08/2020 12:57

Thank you cardoon. Unfortunately Glasses Direct are not currently offering that service Sad

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cardoon · 31/08/2020 13:57

I think Reglaze Glasses is a different company

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LadyLairdArgyll · 31/08/2020 14:01

great thread

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AnotheBloodyChinHair · 31/08/2020 16:24

You are right cardoon, these people will reglaze for just £25 with the code you have provided! That's brilliant, thank you! www.reglaze-glasses-direct.com/

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