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I’ve been a four eyes since 5th grade, and real talk, I remember being SO excited that I had to get glasses. (Even my 10 year old self loved accessorizing)
I’m an early morning/nighttime glasses wearer, so if you’re ever at my office before 9:00am or at my house past 9:00pm on a weeknight then I’m probably wearing some specs.
Naturally, I want my glasses to be fun and a continuation of my style, so I’m always on the hunt for affordable places to find great glasses. At any given time I have 2-3 different pairs of prescription glasses. I’ll keep a cheap pair in my car and interchange the others.
Today I wanted to share my 4 favorite places for finding prescription glasses for under $50 (lenses included!)
blue – Firmoo /// wire – Coastal /// tortoise – Eye Buy Direct
Firmoo
They were the first place I ordered from back in 2012 and I keep coming back. The frames are not the sturdiest, but I did have my ophthalmologist double check the prescription in the lenses and he gave it a thumbs up. I actually did a blog collaboration with them back in 2014 (here).
Zenni Optical
I found out about Zenni through a college classmate because she had the coolest cat-eye glasses. They have some funky frames and are on par with Firmoo for quality.
**it should be noted that I am not gentle with my glasses. I always get plastic lenses because I often throw them in a purse, knock them off my nightstand, or fall asleep in them.
Coastal
They are currently offering 35% off glasses and 20% off contacts and free shipping on your first order by signing up for their newsletter (heck yeah!) I have ordered my contacts from here as well in the past and was happy with their shipping speed & quality.
Coastal does have a wide variety of frames – with more expensive & designer options as well.
Eye Buy Direct
My most recent pair of specs (here – that I’m wearing in the photo above) are from Eye Buy Direct. I think my total cost was $42 for them because I had a discount code, and they feel significantly more sturdy than my Firmoo or Zenni pairs. They also offer a discount code on your first purchase by signing up for their newsletter, so take advantage of that. Similar to Coastal, they have higher end pairs as well. I’m thinking about a clear pair for my next ones – what do you think of these?
PS. none of this is sponsored, I just thought it may be helpful information for anyone in the market for new glasses!
xo, Maddy
more about me
Lol I got glasses in 4th grade and remember being SO excited about them. Now, not so much 😉 I still have a Firmoo pair from 2012 too that are still going strong!
Kristina does the Internets
I know, much less exciting as we age (and the eyes get worse!). glad to hear yours are still kickin’
This is a great post and I can totally vouch for a couple of those sites too. If you get the measurements correct, it’s really easy to know what will look good on you.
Jackie
Something About That
Thanks so much! I figured it would definitely be useful information for some 🙂
I got glasses in the 4th grade and I was SO embarrassed! None of my friends had glasses. I kept telling my mom I couldn’t see the board, and she thought there was a large headed kid sitting in front of me! I desperately need new glasses. Mine get so beat up! (also my prescription is way out dated…)
Nikki
thefashionablewife.com
get that script fixed girl! there are so many fun frames out there 🙂
I am OBSESSED with the tortoise ones! I’m always looking for new glasses…I’ve been a four eyes since grade 3!
Thanks for another awesome post!
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