Pros and Cons of Buying Prescription Eyeglasses Online

Online shopping has taken a lot of hassle out of our daily lives. Perhaps the thought of buying your next pair of prescription eyeglasses online might even sound appealing.

You wouldn’t have to deal with a crowded shopping area or long lines when you got to the optician’s office. So let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of ordering prescription eyeglasses via the internet.

Pros:

• The biggest advantage to buying online is the cost. It is possible that online shopping could save you up 40% of the total cost of new eyeglasses.
• You can search through several websites and have your pick of thousands of frames.
• Once you’ve made your decision, insert all the required details about your eyes and method of payment, and that’s it.

Cons:

• You need to accurately measure the distance between your pupils, which is extremely difficult to do.
• Online services cannot test for eye health.
• The frames will not be adjusted to fit your head and face when purchased online.
• Progressive lenses and bifocals have too many variables in the prescription, so it is not advisable to order them without professional assistance.

An investment in your health

Although eyeglasses frames come in a vast variety of colours, styles and sizes, purchasing a pair of prescription eyeglasses should be much more than a fashion statement. You certainly want to find a pair of frames that look good on you, so going into the optician and trying the frames on is a wise idea.
You also need to find out if the frames work well with the lenses you’ve chosen. A small frame could make you look very interesting, but your prescription might not fit into such small lenses. You’ll get a warped, fish-eye view if the frames you choose are curved or wrap-around and your prescription has to be made into a curved lens. There are limits. It would also be a good idea to think about getting anti-glare and anti-scratch coatings for your lenses, but you may need to talk to an optician to know which options are best.

Seek out an optician

Buying prescription eyeglasses is a serious investment. For instance, if you try to measure the pupil distance yourself, a small mistake could end up causing eye strain and headaches. An optician can tell you if the frames and lenses are a good fit for each other and you.

Not only will an optician make the initial measurements, but will also adjust your eyeglasses once they arrive. When there is a need, you can take your prescription eyeglasses in for an adjustment. You can’t do that over the internet!

For excellent, professional service from a well-trained local optician, contact Eye World today to set up an appointment. We invite you to give us a call at 902-465-4979 or submit the sidebar form on this page to get priority booking. We look forward to discussing your eyeglasses needs with you.