The important stuff you need to know before get started
The online retailer will need the following details:
- The strength of the lenses (your prescription)
- The pupil distance
Relaying the correct information to the retailer is essential. Unless there is a glaring error the retailer can only assume that the details you have provided are correct. To avoid ordering the wrong glasses consult your optician, make sure that you have an up to date prescription and clarify any details that you may not understand. In some cases the optician may take exception to a patient buying glasses online but be clear that it is illegal to withhold a patient’s prescription and you are entitled to have this information.
The pupil distance tends not to be included in the prescription. Quite simply this is the distance between both of the pupils. This measurement is required to ensure the correct centration of your prescription lenses in front of your eyes.This is something the optician will normally check using a ruler. Be sure that you have this information before purchasing frames online. Alternatively, you can measure this yourself but for an accurate measurement it would always be advisable to have your optician do this for you.
Once you have these details you can get started.
Choosing the right frame for you
Buying online can be tricky if you don’t have specific frames in mind. Finding a shape that suits you is something that an optician can help with when buying in a store. If you are unsure about which shape may work for you it may be worthwhile visiting an opticians and try on a number of frames before deciding on a style. Remember you are under no obligation to buy in the store; there is an abundance of online retailers offering fashionable frames at competitive prices so take advantage of the options available to you. The optician will naturally hope to secure the sale but be polite, perhaps suggest returning at a later date or simply say that you need some time to think before you purchase.
What if I don’t like my glasses once they’ve arrived?
Be sure to check the returns policy before making any purchase online. Prescription glasses have been made to order and may be unrefundable. Some online retailers are happy to reimburse the cost of the frame but clarify this before buying to avoid disappointment. If you should receive your frames and there is an error or fault however, you are perfectly entitled to request a full refund.
All sound easy enough? Get buying!
In many ways buying online is a great alternative to the traditional visit to the opticians; it can be fast and convenient, entirely eliminating the need to leave the comfort of your home. What’s more you can compare prices at the click of a button, finding affordable frames has never been easier! Having all the correct information is the only thing that stands between you and your new glasses – so get shopping!
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