Has anyone bought spectacles online?

[jonnylarge]

I was just wondering if anyone has bought prescription spectacles online, specifically the pitfalls to look out for?

(Apologies if a repost but the search isn't working)

[jonnylarge]

Thanks for the replies all.

Firstly, apologies for the wrong forum. Didn't think to check for a Health sub-forum.

Anyway, I was unsure about an online purchase but two things have helped - the feedback on here (I've been to Glassesdirect and have ordered some Home Trial ones already) and, secondly, my experience with Vision Express.

Yesterday they performed my eye test, then we sat down to discuss new frames and lenses. I established with the 'sales' assistant that I was only after a price, and at the end of that exercise I then asked for my pupilary distance (aswell as on here I had learnt this from this excellent blog post - http://econsultancy.com/uk/blog/5363-buying-glasse...

Anyway, the VE sales rep replied "I cannot do that, as that is part of dispensing." I asked if I could pay for it to be measured, and was told "I'm afraid not".

I left feeling quite annoyed.

All should be well though as Glassesdirect say that they can measure the PD from old glasses, so I'll ship off an old pair.

Cheers All.