{"id":16990,"date":"2021-09-05T08:57:56","date_gmt":"2021-09-05T08:57:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/?page_id=16990"},"modified":"2021-09-05T08:57:56","modified_gmt":"2021-09-05T08:57:56","slug":"buying-eyeglasses-does-price-matter","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.optometrists.org\/general-practice-optometry\/optical\/buying-eyeglasses-does-price-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying Eyeglasses: Does Price Matter?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Over 90% of people prefer buying their glasses from their eye doctor or optical store.<\/b><\/h2>\n

The majority of our purchasing nowadays is done online\u2014 but only 9.3% of prescription glasses in the United States were sold online.<\/p>\n

Buying glasses online?<\/b><\/h2>\n

There’s practically no limit to what you can buy with the help of the internet and a computer, whether it’s groceries, clothing or technology.<\/p>\n

There is one item that is still best purchased in person: Eyeglasses!\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

There are a number of reasons why you should avoid purchasing glasses online. Even though the internet is fantastic, a personal touch may sometimes do the trick.<\/p>\n

The thought of purchasing glasses from the convenience of your own home may appeal to you, especially since some sites allow you to upload a photo of yourself and virtually try on several frames.<\/p>\n

However, there are some significant disadvantages to selecting prescription glasses in this manner.<\/p>\n

Reasons to not buy online<\/b><\/h2>\n

Your eye doctor is essential for eye health<\/b><\/h3>\n

Maintaining your relationship with your eye doctor is vital to maintain your eye health.<\/b><\/p>\n

When you go in for an eye exam<\/a> to purchase glasses, your optometrist is usually right there with you, ensuring that your prescription is correct and that your pupillary distance is correctly calculated.<\/p>\n

When you buy glasses online, there’s a high possibility you won’t be dealing with an optician at all!<\/p>\n

Lack of quality control<\/b><\/h3>\n

When purchasing something online, there is always the chance of obtaining something of lower quality than what was advertised.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

In fact, according to a 2011 study published in the Journal Optometry, nearly half of the prescription glasses did not meet patients’ \u2018visual or physical needs.\u2019<\/b><\/p>\n

When it comes to purchasing glasses online, the same is true.<\/p>\n

The main distinction is that when it comes to glasses, you want them to be of great quality. Because different countries have different product testing laws, there’s a strong chance your new glasses would fail to meet your country\u2019s standards.<\/p>\n

Poorly manufactured optical lenses<\/a> are more likely to break, and when it comes to your eyes, broken lenses are the last thing you want near them.<\/p>\n

Schedule an appointment with an eye doctor near you<\/a> to ensure your glasses are the best fit for you and your lifestyle.<\/b><\/p>\n

SEE RELATED: <\/strong>Guide to Optical Frames<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t

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