Best Affordable Prescription Glasses Online: Zenni Optical
Frames at Zenni Optical start at just $7 and go all the way up to $50, and that price includes your usual prescription lenses. There are no actual designer brands to be found, but rather hundreds of frames that are clearly inspired by popular designers' styles. Prescription single vision and progressive lenses are available, as are low-bridge alternatives and ANSI Z87.1 safety glasses, all of which can be purchased through Zenni.
Rather than uploading a static photo, the virtual try-on tool allows you to upload a video, giving you a full 360-degree view of how each frame would look on your face. Polarization, transition lenses, anti-reflective and anti-fog coatings, and other options are available as add-ons that can be selected during checkout. Prices for these additions begin at $5 and reach as high as $69.
It's worth mentioning that Zenni has a somewhat restrictive return policy; after one return, you can choose between a full shop credit or a 50% refund, but returns on subsequent purchases made with store credit are only eligible for a 50% refund. However, the firm will re-make your spectacles at no additional expense if they were manufactured improperly.
Best for:
- Men, women, kids
- Budget shoppers
- Prescription and non-prescription eyeglasses, blue light glasses, sunglasses and kids’ sports glasses
Keep in mind:
- Zenni only offers its house brand frames
- Limited return policy
- Turnaround time: 7 to 10 business days
- Return policy: 30 days for a one-time store credit or 50% refund
- Insurance accepted: No, but HSA/FSA accepted
- Virtual try-on: Yes
- Virtual Rx renewal: No
Website: https://www.zennioptical.com/
