Ordering Prescription Glasses from Abroad

[Voldemort]

Has anyone here done this?

I gather I can just request a copy of my prescription from my ophthalmologist and then use that to order glasses from abroad at a significant saving over UK prices.

Are there any cons to this process?

When I look online there are a multitude of sites offering the service: can anyone recommend any to use/avoid?

Thanks.

[Hugo Stiglitz]

Glassesdirect always works for me.

[EatMyPants]

Yes, Glassesdirect for me too.

[Armitage.Shanks]

Another vote for Glasses Direct although my wife has had some very good deals from Asda Opticians.

When you get your prescription to upload to a mail order site you'll need to work out your PD as it's rare for opticians to record this as it is not a mandatory prescription requirement. Many online sites can use your camera to give you your PD.

[Mr Pointy]

I prefer Selectspecs to Glassesdirect:

https://www.selectspecs.com/