Best Places to Buy Replacement Prescription Lenses Online in 2023 – CNET

Best Places to Buy Replacement Prescription Lenses Online in 2023 - CNET

Eyeglasses.com

Shipping Info

Free, 1-6 business days (after processing and receiving the glasses)

Return Policy

30-day free returns or exchanges

Insurance Accepted

No (reimbursement available depending on insurance company)

Features Offered

Anti-glare (polarized), clip-on sets available

Eyeglasses.com has a huge selection of both frames and lenses and is also one of a small number of sites that offer a lens replacement service for existing frames, with prices starting at $49. As with all the other sites here, you simply choose the lens you want (that can be a little daunting because there are so many options) and you’ll get sent a prelabeled box with which to return your frames, with free shipping both ways. If you don’t know your prescription — and don’t want to change your current prescription — you can opt to have Eyeglasses.com’s technicians “read your lenses and duplicate them.” 

The service isn’t superspeedy in terms of turnaround time, but the lenses are high-quality and the eyewear site has good online help options, including a Replacement Lenses Wizard and an online chat feature. Unlike Lensabl, which highlights its lens replacement service, Eyeglasses.com doesn’t market the option front and center. 

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Notable site features: Eyeglasses.com says it only sells “high-quality, individually made lenses made in the USA,” and the sample glasses I tried had excellent lenses that gave me a very sharp image. There’s a huge selection of lens options, and you get a “Perfect Lenses Guarantee” that allows you to send your glasses back if they don’t work for you — you can get a redo or a full refund, your choice.

Current deals and coupons: 15% off for new customers in exchange for your email address.

Shipping times: For replacement lenses, you can expect it to be a 10-to-14-day process from the time you place your order. You can cut down the time a bit with a one-day shipping option for an extra $12 fee.

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