Last year, I had a lot of FSA money to use up before it expired, so I splurged on a fancy pair of glasses. Well, they eventually broke (my fault, I left them where my then 1-year-old could grab them and she snapped them). I needed glasses fast - and cheap, since I no longer had that FSA build-up. So I looked around for a place to find discount eyeglasses and ran across Zenni Optical. I was a little skeptical since the frames and lenses were so cheap - mine cost about $15 total (although you can get some for less than $10) - but figured it was worth a try, since I wouldn't be out much money.
The trickiest thing about getting glasses there is that you need to know your pupillary distance, a number that's not often written on prescriptions and is hard to measure yourself. I used a regular ruler and guessed, and my guess must have been close enough, since I can see out of my new frames just fine. They sent along a special ruler that fits on the bridge of my nose, so for next time, I'll be able to double-check it using that ruler, which should be more accurate.
The ordering process was simple, and I had a much bigger selection than I thought I'd have. There are kid and adult frames on the site. They save money by only carrying their own in-house brand, and they also don't have really fancy advertising campaigns (word-of-mouth and bloggers are the biggest way they spread the word).
You can look at Zenni Optical even if you have specialized vision. I have an astigmatism, and they also have bifocal and progressive options (at additional cost). All lenses include a cleaning cloth, case, and anti-scratch coating for free. You can also get anti-glare coating or tinted lenses for an additional cost. Shipping in the US is $4.95 (no matter how many frames you order).
If you have kids constantly breaking glasses, Zenni Optical can be a great place to find inexpensive replacements.
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. All opinions are 100% mine.
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