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What's the minimum amount I can get away with spending on new glasses at Specsavers?

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artiyFartiy · 13/11/2025 21:15

Just that really.
I only need to wear them when driving at night so don't care much what they look like.
Thanks

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liquoriceallsortfamily · 13/11/2025 21:40

£15. They are bloody brilliant too xx

Prettygreeneyes43 · 13/11/2025 21:42

https://www.specsavers.co.uk

GingerPaste · 13/11/2025 21:46

Yeah, I love the £15 pair. They’re the only frames that look ok on me too.

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artiyFartiy · 13/11/2025 22:03

Is that £15 for everything, frame and lens?

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Runnersandtoms · 13/11/2025 22:05

I also got £15 ones from Specsavers. Since then have slso ordered some from selectspecs and goggles4u online. Both only £10.

CoastalCalm · 13/11/2025 22:06

artiyFartiy · 13/11/2025 22:03

Is that £15 for everything, frame and lens?

It will depend on your prescription , you can always just take the prescription and buy elsewhere which I’ve done before or have lenses changed in an existing pair you own

Roverbarks · 13/11/2025 22:07

Yep £15 for everything (unless you need special lenses, anti glare, etc).

I bought a pair 3 years ago as my temporary glasses until I buy a nicer pair. As I also use it only for driving, it is still being used!

mamagogo1 · 13/11/2025 22:10

£20 or so assuming a low ish prescription. Mine were £169 for varifocals, extra coatings etc

artiyFartiy · 13/11/2025 22:10

How much does anti glare add to the price?

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Ineffable23 · 13/11/2025 22:16

If you have complex prescriptions it may be worth looking at Asda as I think they offer an "all in" price but it will depend what you need as to whether that's better or worse than Specsavers.

ChaliceinWonderland · 13/11/2025 22:17

Glassesdirect, much cheaper, brilliant choices and service

ChaliceinWonderland · 13/11/2025 22:17

Glassesdirect, much cheaper, brilliant choices and service

Blondeshavemorefun · 13/11/2025 22:18

I use glasses direct

AltitudeCheck · 13/11/2025 22:19

Try Glasses direct. Theres often codes shared on the Martin Lewis pages
www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/glasses-direct/#1XHRzFIovu9jlHRJaEgnJQ

GlasgowGal2014 · 13/11/2025 22:20

CoastalCalm · 13/11/2025 22:06

It will depend on your prescription , you can always just take the prescription and buy elsewhere which I’ve done before or have lenses changed in an existing pair you own

Beware that Specsavers will charge £40 for replacing lenses in frames that you already own! I've managed to talk them out of it when I've bought frames from them and had the lenses less than a year, but it can be cheaper to buy a completely new pair rather than get them to put new lenses in old frames.

elevenpiperspiping · 13/11/2025 22:21

Can anyone recommend an optician online or shop that does glass lenses? Asda no longer do them but my prescription doesn’t really work in plastic.

GlasgowGal2014 · 13/11/2025 22:21

artiyFartiy · 13/11/2025 22:10

How much does anti glare add to the price?

Basic anti-glare coating is £15 so if you go for the £15 frames and don't need lens thinning you can get a decent pair suitable for night driving for £30 at Specsavers.

wellingtonsandwaffles · 13/11/2025 23:10

Glasses direct is great but measuring your pupil distance is a bit tricky! Super cheap glasses from £9

Doyouknowdanieltiger · 13/11/2025 23:29

I got some for £45, then paid £15 extra as i have astigmatism.
Picking them up Sunday so I'll let you know 🤣

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