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Prescription sunglasses

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JohnKettleyIsAWeathermanAndSoIsMichaelFish · 01/04/2025 14:43

Where can I get them from that isn't too expensive? I'm having an expensive month but do need to get a pair. I've googled but would like personal experience as there are a lot of options out there!

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TheDrunkenClam · 01/04/2025 14:57

I’ve had a few pairs from different online places and they’ve been fine - v cheap too!
ETA Use the measurements from existing glasses to get a good fit - usually printed on the left arm as eg. 49-21-145

JohnKettleyIsAWeathermanAndSoIsMichaelFish · 01/04/2025 15:23

TheDrunkenClam · 01/04/2025 14:57

I’ve had a few pairs from different online places and they’ve been fine - v cheap too!
ETA Use the measurements from existing glasses to get a good fit - usually printed on the left arm as eg. 49-21-145

Edited

Thanks for the tip!
Any stores you would recommend?

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CrazyBaubles · 01/04/2025 15:28

I’ve ordered mine from Asda opticians this time. Cheapest pair was £45 I think - no extra cost for thinning lenses or scratch resistant coating.
Much better value than Vision Express or SpecSavers (£150 was the cheapest I could find with the coating and thinning Shock)

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CMOTDibbler · 01/04/2025 15:30

Asda, in fact I'm going to go this week and get some from them, the price is so good and includes varifocal etc

TheDrunkenClam · 01/04/2025 16:00

Last order was from glasses direct - I got 2 pairs for under £60! No complaints from me 😊

Mightymoog · 01/04/2025 16:05

second glasses direct/ spex4less etc.
Miles cheaper and just as good as high street stores

minnienono · 01/04/2025 16:21

Mine are spec savers, got them as part of the 2for1 deal. Two pairs of varifocals for £140 which was pretty reasonable I thought. Varifocals have to be properly fitted so online is no good

TianasBayou · 01/04/2025 16:32

Another vote for Asda. You can upgrade to Polaroid lenses for an extra fee.

JohnKettleyIsAWeathermanAndSoIsMichaelFish · 01/04/2025 16:59

I might nip up to Asda at the weekend, thanks for the recommendations. I thought I would find them cheaper online.

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rumred · 01/04/2025 17:01

You can get them cheaper but there's a risk re fit and whether they suit you, unless you are able to try them on somewhere and order same online.

Asda are cheap and decent choice.

clarrylove · 01/04/2025 17:18

Asda are the best and I would always get specs measured and fitted properly.

Mightymoog · 01/04/2025 18:34

minnienono · 01/04/2025 16:21

Mine are spec savers, got them as part of the 2for1 deal. Two pairs of varifocals for £140 which was pretty reasonable I thought. Varifocals have to be properly fitted so online is no good

you can get variocals online too.

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