VERY Cheap glasses and specs - made to order.

Beware of https://www.optical4less.com. I was sent two pairs of rimless glasses by this outfit and each package arived intact but with the lenses broken. The specs had been been placed inside a cheap hard plastic case with just a tiny piece of cloth for cushioning so had rattled around during transit consequently breaking. I photographed the damage and sent the specs back to receive this reply " we have stated in the homepage we are not responsible for the damage during the shipping process.With our sincerity, we would like to offer you a half price discount to re-make it". A real bargain! >:(
It gets worse. A friend who had been in the optical business commented that the lenses were made of fragile glass which is a practise long abandoned as dangerous. Reputable manufacturers use polycarbonate lenses particularly in rimless and semi rimless designs. If you value your eyesight then avoid Optical4less and use a company with decent trading standards.
I have had no trouble with https://www.39dollarglasses.com but would recomend paying the extra for varilux if varifocals are required. The last order was delivered within 8 days of ordering on the web whereas Optical4less take 3 weeks.
Other online online spectacle suppliers that might be worth a look are https://www.ruOK4specs.com and https://www.bargainspecs.com. Would be interesting to see feedback on these.

Chris Thats a great find! I have bookmarked the page for future use. My goodness WHAT a saving thank you very much.

Beckipeg wrote:

I'm no optician, but every time I have a new pair of glasses my eyes are measured in relation to the frame so that the central part of the lens is where my eye looks - I had a pair of old lenses fitted into new frames at a cheapie market stall once and they were never quite right even though the prescription was fine.

When you order glasses over the internet they require the measurements of your existing glasses and your pupillary distance (the distance between your pupils). I ordered 2 pairs from optical4less.com and they cost less than £16 each and are perfect! I would highly recommend them.

How can you decide what frames to buy online?

I've got a narrow face, and most female frames are too wide for me. I've bought childrens frames before I changed my glasses a couple of weeks ago and had to try on umpteen pairs before I found ones that suited me.

When they did arrive instore, the legs were too long and needed adjustments made before they were comfortable.

I have to wear glasses all the time as I can't see very well without them. They are stuck on my face where everyone can see them. I'd rather go to an opticians and pay more but get advice and help on picking a frame that suits me and I feel confident in.

I'd be upset to pay for frames from the net, only to find they look terrible on or don't fit properly, as I wouldn't feel comfortable wearing them which would affect my confidence. It would be like when you have to go out with a big zit on your nose and you are paranoid that everyone is staring at it!

Thanks for this.
Recived me glasses about a week ago and they are great.
Only £17.50 inc p+p

Cheers