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Glasses online with virtual viewer

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longtompot · 11/12/2019 21:10

I really need to get some new glasses, but just can't afford to go to Specsavers so was thinking of trying online. I find it really hard to choose glasses, my current ones are rimless, but I don't think I can afford those. I would like to use someone who offers a virtual try on thing so I can see if they suit me. Glasses direct used to, but don't seem to anymore.
Does anyone have somewhere they would recommend? Many thanks.

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Joeler · 11/12/2019 21:20

I go into the store and try the glasses on,then take a photo with my phone of the I.D number then find them on e-bay.I've got 5 pairs of really expensive designer ones that way.Obviously the prescription is wrong so you have to get the opticians to add your prescription.I pay £65 for anti-glare lenses. The Specsavers where I live does free eye tests in December.If your parents or grandparents have had glaucoma all eye tests are free ( with any optician).

JigsawsAreInPieces · 11/12/2019 22:38

Glasses direct will send you up to 4 frames to try on before you buy glasses from them.

purplecorkheart · 11/12/2019 22:45

Call into Specsavers etc and try on frames. Normally they have the details on the frames etc and search for them online or at least you can see what styles suit you so it makes it easier to order online.

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longtompot · 12/12/2019 14:53

I shall pop in and try some on. What do they charge for adjustments, as I am assuming they won't do it for free as the glasses wouldn't have been bought from them?

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Pilot12 · 12/12/2019 14:58

Specsavers do virtual try on on your phone, take a picture on your phone then try on the glasses.

Also Boots Opticians do it, they'll take your picture in store and you can do it on their machine. My MIL had hers done because she had nobody to go with her to get new glasses.

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