How To Buy
Glasses Online
Ready to find your perfect pair of glasses? Click on the sections below to
learn everything you need to know to become a glasses-buying guru.
Shop for
RX Glasses
in 5 Simple Steps!
- Find the perfect pair
- Add them to your shopping bag
- Select lenses for your glasses
- Upload your prescription
- Choose shipping and payment method
VSP® and MetLife members:
Don’t forget to apply your
insurance
to maximize your savings.
Glasses for your
face shape
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Glasses for Oval Faces
If you have an oval face, your face is longer than it is wide and you have fairly rounded features. But all you really need to know is you’ll look good in nearly any frame you choose. Lucky you!
Your best shapes: rectangle, square, round, cat eye, aviator.
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Glasses for Round Faces
The width of your forehead, cheeks and jaw are nearly the same. You have soft features with a less angular, more rounded shape. Rectangular glasses will slim and lengthen the look of your face.
Your best shapes: rectangle, aviator, square, cat eye.
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Glasses for Square Faces
Like the rounded shape, your face is proportional in length and width. But what sets you apart are your angles, like a broad forehead and squared jawline. Soften your angles with round, oval and slightly
curved glasses.Your best shapes: oval, aviator, round,
cat eye. -
Glasses for Heart Shaped Faces
Your face is widest at the forehead which gradually narrows to your jawline. Your glasses shouldn’t imitate the shape of your face. Stick to smaller rectangular, square and
aviator glasses.Your best shapes: oval, square, aviator, rectangle, round,
cat eye.
Size
Matters…
When It Comes to Eyeglasses.
Finding glasses that fit correctly will have a huge impact on how you look and feel.
EXAMPLE: 49 21
145
?
These Measurements Can Often Be Found Inside The
Left Temple.
These Measurements Can Often Be Found Inside The Left Temple.
- Lens Width (49)
- Bridge Distance (21)
- Temple Length (145)
Don't Have a Pair of Eyeglasses to Reference?
Head to a doctor’s office to learn your right fit. Find a doctor near you.
How to Shop for
Glasses
that Fit
Your Prescription
Do you need progressive lenses or have
a high prescription? We’ve got you.
Glasses for Progressive Lenses
If you have progressive lenses, you’ll need glasses tall enough to accommodate them.
Since you’ll effectively have two prescriptions in one lens, look for glasses with a lens
height of 30 mm or larger and avoid skinny frames and smaller shapes.
Glasses for High
Prescription Lenses
When it comes to frames for a high prescription, there are a few things you want to consider. Because your lens will be thicker, choose an acetate frame over rimless or semi-rimless frames.
Shape can also make a huge difference in the thickness of your lenses, so we recommend small, round frames. To ensure the thinnest lenses possible, you can also choose a high index lens, which is included in our Platinum package.
The Lowdown On Lenses
From materials to enhancements, this video will show you how to pick the perfect eyeglass lenses for your lifestyle.
LENS MATERIALS
Once you’ve found the perfect pair of glasses, it’s time to choose the right lens material to fill your frames.
POLYCARBONATE
- Durable and light for everyday wear
- Great for kids and active lifestyles
- High-impact and scratch resistant
- 100% UV protection
High Index (1.67)
- Our thinnest lens material;
includes an anti-glare coating - Great for people with strong prescriptions
- Anti-glare coating increases clarity and enhances cosmetic appearance
- Scratch resistant
- 100% UV protection
Lens Enhancements
Our optional eyeglass lens enhancements can take your lenses to the next level, enhancing performance and durability.
Anti-Glare
Reduce glare, increase clarity, and enhance the cosmetic appearance of
your lenses with an anti-glare lens enhancement.
Without AG
With AG
Blue Light Reduction
Combat digital eye strain and reduce excessive blue light from all sources
including screens, energy-efficient lighting, and the sun.
Without Blue Light Reduction
With Blue Light Reduction
Light Reactive Lenses
SunSync® Light Reactive Lenses quickly darken in sunlight and return to
clear indoors and at night.
It provides 100% UV protection.
Read more about the advantages of SunSync.
Indoor
Outdoor
My Prescription
You’ll need a current RX to buy prescription eyewear or contacts on Eyeconic.
Our selection of eyewear and contact lenses
The best way is to check with your doctor's office before placing your order. Check out our example of a valid prescription. Your current prescription should include:
- Patient Name
- Valid Expiration Date
- Prescribing Doctor
- Prescription Information
If we receive an image of the prescription, we’re able to verify it based on the submission of a valid prescription form.
NOTE: An eye exam is recommended every year. As a rule, you shouldn’t go longer than two years between eye exams. You may need to have your eyes examined more often if you have a family history of eye diseases, diabetes, if you have generally poor health, or you’re taking medications that may have potential side effects on the eyes
We accept VSP® and MetLife vision benefits
Don’t fret – we partner with a network of 36,000 doctors. Use our Find A Doctor tool to find a doctor near you to receive a comprehensive eye exam and to update your prescription.
Our large doctor network
You’ll provide your prescription during the checkout process. You’ll have the option to upload an image of your current prescription. Simply snap a photo of or scan your current prescription and save it to your computer or mobile device. Check out our example of a valid prescription. Your current prescription should include:
- Patient Name
- Valid Expiration Date
- Prescribing Doctor
- Prescription Information
