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Best website for cheap prescription glasses

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ohtowinthelottery · 08/12/2023 13:55

I have recently had my eyes tested and needed stronger distance glasses (I only wear them for driving) and stronger reading glasses - previously been wearing 'ready readers' for £1.99 from Home Bargain so had multiple pairs spread around the house.
At great expense I have purchased a pair of each from the opticians where I had my eye test but would now like to buy a cheap spare pair of each type. There were no special offers for a 2nd pair!
Google brings up a number of different on line providers of cheap prescription specs but I'm looking for recommendations. Has anyone had any problems with any of these online companies so I at least know which to avoid - or tales of excellent customer service would be welcome.

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AltitudeCheck · 08/12/2023 14:10

I used Glasses Direct after seeing it on a Martin Lewis Money Saving Expert email. There was a 2for1 offer and discount code so I got a pair for driving that live in the car and a pair for computer work that are in my workbag for about £30 total.

They do the job although the frames could do with adjusting as slightly too loose and slip off if I bend down! If I needed to wear them more often/ in public I'd probably have wanted a nicer pair or at least been able to try some on, but for driving and WFH they are perfectly fine!

Reallynotoverreacting · 08/12/2023 14:12

Goggles4u.co.uk

I don't use any other, the quality is excellent and they always have discount codes etc.

I would never pay an optician for glasses again!!!!

ohtowinthelottery · 08/12/2023 14:29

Thank you @AltitudeCheck I'll have a look and see if there's any discount codes. These are just to be spares for now so I'm not looking for elegance. Not many people will see them as I'll mostly be wearing my more expensive ones. The spare distance ones will probably live in DHs car and the spare reading ones in the bedroom.

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ohtowinthelottery · 08/12/2023 14:31

@Reallynotoverreacting I'll have a look at that site too. I'm relatively new to this game so got swept in by the 'hard sell' at the opticians. Next time I'll be prepared and just request the prescription!

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