{"id":89790,"date":"2024-06-25T03:37:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T11:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/?p=89790"},"modified":"2024-06-25T03:37:22","modified_gmt":"2024-06-25T11:37:22","slug":"save-big-with-affordable-glasses-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/save-big-with-affordable-glasses-online\/","title":{"rendered":"Save BIG with Affordable Glasses Online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve ever cringed at the cost of prescription eyeglasses, you\u2019re not alone. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sightmd.com\/blog\/cost-of-eyeglasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-label=\"Read more about SightMD (opens in new tab)\"><strong>SightMD<\/strong><\/a>, the average pair from an optometrist can set you back around $350, and that\u2019s before factoring in additional features like anti-reflective coatings or designer frames, which can easily push the price past $1,000. But there\u2019s good news: online retailers are revolutionizing the eyewear market, offering significant savings without sacrificing quality.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/savings-online-glasses.jpg\" alt=\"savings-online-glasses\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/cash-inside-a-tiny-shopping-cart-5632371\/\" aria-label=\"Visit Karolina Kaboompics Page\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Karolina Kaboompics<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The Rise of Online Shopping<\/h2>\n<p>A recent article by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/health\/personal-care\/need-new-eyeglasses-you-can-save-serious-cash-by-buying-online\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" aria-label=\"Visit CNET Page (opens in new tab)\"><strong>CNET<\/strong><\/a> praised online retailers like Zenni Optical for reshaping how consumers approach buying eyeglasses. These retailers have made eyewear more affordable, with some basic frames starting as low as $7. They offer a wide range of styles and options, making it possible to find something that suits both your prescription needs and your fashion sense.<\/p>\n<h2>Crunching the Numbers: How Much Can You Save?<\/h2>\n<p>To illustrate the savings, let\u2019s compare prices between traditional retailers and online discounters like Zenni Optical:<\/p>\n<h3>Single-Vision Eyeglasses<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Zenni Optical<\/strong>: $12 \u2013 $114<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traditional Retailer<\/strong>: $123 \u2013 $2,585<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The potential savings on basic eyeglasses from Zenni Optical compared to a traditional retailer can be $111 or more.<\/p>\n<h3>Bifocal and Progressive Bifocal Glasses<\/h3>\n<p>The savings are even more pronounced when comparing <a href=\"\/b\/bifocal-glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Visit bifocal Page (opens in new tab)\"><strong>bifocal<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"\/b\/progressive-glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Visit progressive Page (opens in new tab)\"><strong>progressive<\/strong><\/a> glasses:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bifocals: You can save $177 or more by purchasing from online discount stores.<\/li>\n<li>Progressives: Expect savings of $165 or more compared to traditional retailers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><a href=\"\/p\/browline-eyeglass-frames\/1954\/195418\" aria-label=\"Visit browline eyeglass frames 1954 195418 page\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-89848 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/glasses_browline_sun_195421d.jpg\" alt=\"glasses_browline_sun_195421d\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Shop These <a href=\"\/p\/browline-eyeglass-frames\/1954\/195418\" aria-label=\"Visit Frames Page\">Frames<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Using Vision Insurance<\/h2>\n<p>While some online retailers partner with certain vision insurance plans for direct discounts, most discount sites require you to pay upfront and then seek reimbursement from your insurance provider. It\u2019s a slight inconvenience, but the potential savings outweigh the process.<\/p>\n<h2>Considerations When Buying Online<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s important to note that buying glasses online may not provide the same level of hand-holding as a visit to an optometrist\u2019s office. You may need to measure your own <a href=\"\/measuring-pd-infographic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Visit pupillary distance Page (opens in new tab)\"><strong>pupillary distance<\/strong><\/a>, although requirements vary by state.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"\/p\/mixed-aviator-eyeglass-frames\/78340\/7834016\" aria-label=\"Visit mixed aviator eyeglass frames 78340 7834016 page\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-89846 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/glasses_aviator_clear_7834016e-1.jpg\" alt=\"glasses_aviator_clear_7834016e\" width=\"916\" height=\"500\"><\/a><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Shop These <a href=\"\/p\/mixed-aviator-eyeglass-frames\/78340\/7834016\" aria-label=\"Visit Frames Page\">Frames<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The Final Verdict<\/h2>\n<p>If saving money without compromising on quality sounds appealing, explore <a href=\"\/b\/best-seller-glasses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"Visit our collection Page (opens in new tab)\"><strong>our collection<\/strong><\/a> for your next pair of eyeglasses. Whether you\u2019re looking for basic glasses or more specialized lenses, we can meet your needs while keeping your budget intact. Your wallet\u2014and your eyes\u2014will thank you!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/b\/best-seller-glasses\" aria-label=\"Visit best seller glasses page\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-76510 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/231215_Blog_banner_shop_all.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1950\" height=\"250\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":null,"protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":89845,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,157,58],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-89790","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-glasses","category-billboard","category-zenni-news"],"acf":[],"contentshake_article_id":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89790","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/102"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=89790"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89790\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":89849,"href":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/89790\/revisions\/89849"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/89845"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=89790"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=89790"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.zennioptical.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=89790"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}