With the invention of the Internet, life has become simpler for many. Although those requiring prescription eyeglasses must still see an eye doctor for their prescription, the eyeglasses themselves may be purchased online and often at reasonable prices.
Acquire a Prescription
Before buying eyeglasses online, a prescription is needed. A visit to your eye doctor will solve this problem. Ask for the written prescription while in the office. Even if your eye prescription has not changed for several years, many online eye wear shops require an updated prescription.
Pupillary Distance
Pupillary distance (PD) is the distance between the pupils of the eyes, measured while the patient looks straight ahead. This can be requested as part of the written prescription, if the prescription does not already include this information. Other options include having a friend measure the distance by standing a couple of feet apart, or looking in a mirror and drawing a dot on the lenses of current eyeglasses where the pupils line up and measuring the distance between the dots. All PD measurements are in millimeters (mm).
Place Order
Dozens of online prescription eyeglasses websites are available to choose from. Shop around, find a pair that fits your budget, and place the order. Some sites will require a scan or fax of the original prescription, or they may wish to have the eye doctor’s contact information. Payment methods often include major credit cards and debit cards with a VISA or MasterCard logo, as well as PayPal