Buying glasses online

DD265

Had an eye test this morning and I need new glasses

I found a nice pair of frames in Boots, but of course the lenses double the cost for a grand total of £260. I can only claim £180 back for eye-related stuff from my healthcare cash plan and the eye test alone was £25!

I've found the same frames cheaper online and a few alternatives of course. My issue is with not being able to try them all on first but also I don't have a clue what I'm looking for in terms of lenses. I have work on a PC and I struggle with LED headlights in low light/nighttime driving conditions. My eyes have been tired recently, hence the test, and I am apparently somewhat long sighted (+0.75/+1.00).

Boots recommended the Zeiss DriveSafe lenses but I can't find these anywhere else and I can't work out what's so special about them to order the same combination of stuff elsewhere.

Part of me is tempted to go back to Boots or into Specsavers (I saw some £45 frames in there, but I know they are a fan of add-on costs) or Vision Express (I expect them to be pricey, the frames I liked in there were also £130) because it's less intimidating. It might not be the cheap option, but I feel as though I'm more likely to get it right.

Can anybody help?

Dark_Star

Try Glasses Direct as they let you try the glasses at home first & also MSE often have deals such as 2 pairs for £17. You can add in non scratch coating/tints & other things. Worth having a look...

luvchocolate

I stand by Asda on frames worn them for the past 10years,
2 pair varifocal thinned down lenses £119.

DD265

Thanks both. Unfortunately there isn't an Asda store with an opticians within a reasonable driving distance.

I went back into town and had a really good consultation with somebody in at Specsavers. I now understand more about what I need, at least!