Buying prescription Glasses on the net

[unclepockets]

HammyHamster said:

I run an online glasses company so hopefully I can help here.

Like the business name

[HammyHamster]

unclepockets said:

Like the business name

cheers

[Carrot]

wiggy001 said:

AdeTuono said:

I've had around 20 pairs from...

http://www.glassesdirect.co.uk/

...and have been very pleased with their service.

I got 2 pairs from then last year and found both to be very bad fitting (too loose). Normally your optician would adjust them til you're happy, but you don't get that service online.

I ditched them after a couple of months as I just couldn't get them to fit comfortably, so that was money wasted really. I also didn't find the savings were that good when you added in all the extras such as scratch-resistant lenses etc.

It's not hard to adjust the glasses yourself, all they do in the shop is bend them a bit.

Even with all the options, (I have reactive rimless ultra thin lenses), my glasses come in at £300 cheaper than the cheapest high street price. This is from selectspecs. Last time I had an eye test, the dispenser commented on the high quality of my glasses while checking the lenses for my prescription.

[littlegreenfairy]

HammyHamster said:

cheers

Can you measure the PD from a pair snapped in 2? I need new glasses and had some made from a high street outfit and couldn't see a bleeding thing through them so sent them back.

One of the measurements was 32.5, whatever that meant.

[HammyHamster]

littlegreenfairy said:

Can you measure the PD from a pair snapped in 2? I need new glasses and had some made from a high street outfit and couldn't see a bleeding thing through them so sent them back.

One of the measurements was 32.5, whatever that meant.

PM sent.

[Wing Commander]

HammyHamster said:

I run an online glasses company so hopefully I can help here.

Regarding Pupillary Distance (PD), opticians aren't obliged to give you this information (however they are required by law to give you a copy of your prescription). There are 3 ways of getting it:

1. Opticians will usually give you the PD for a charge of around £20.
2. You can measure the distance between your pupils yourself using a ruler, or just use the statistical average PD of 63mm. An accurate PD is more important for people with stronger prescriptions or varifocal lenses.
3. The exact PD can be taken from a spare pair of glasses if you send them in.

I can understand people's concerns about buying from online companies. The Which article posted above has some good suggestions. We created our online business after being in the lens manufacturing business for over 30 years (also supplying the high street). Now we just cut out the middle man and pass on the savings - I suppose this is the future of retail.
Any online company worth their salt should offer no-quibble refunds for any reason.

HTH

I can vouch for these guys too - know of several people who have bought from them and are very happy

[Odie]

Im a reader of which and their advice is always sound.

As with everything these days when making a considered purchase, go in with your eyes open.

Pardon the pun

[Carrot]

Oooo good timing for a thread revival - I just recieved my new pair from selectspecs.com.

Ordered a new set as my old ones had a tough year or so in motorcycle conditions!

Plus, my prescription has changed a little since my last eye test.

Arrived in 3 weeks. Metal framed glasses with ultralight / thin / glare resistant / scratch resistant sun reactive lenses. Just under £60. Bargin.

Got a £10 cheapy pair as well for throwing around when out on the bike. They look rubbish, but they serve a purpose

[TwigtheWonderkid]

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