How do I order prescription glasses online?

Ordering prescription glasses online at EyeBuyDirect is extremely simple. Simply browse our extensive selection of styles, pick a color you like, enter your prescription and complete your order. Make sure you’re using an up-to-date prescription for your lenses, since nobody likes blurry vision! If you need help beginning, take our famous Fit & Style Eyewear Quiz (customers love it!).

How much do prescription lenses cost?

The cost of EyeBuyDirect prescription lenses depends on a few factors, including extra features, lens type, and the lens index. A frame with an average prescription usually comes to around $70, which is much cheaper than you would typically find in a brick-and-mortar store. That’s why, in our humble opinion, we’re the best place to shop for eyewear! With our Virtual Try-On and 14-Day Fit & Style Guarantee, you have nothing to lose, and can access the benefit of in-store eyewear shopping, without the price tag!

What are the different types of prescription lenses?

There are a few different types of prescription lenses, and the type you’ll need depends on your vision. Single vision lenses correct either far or nearsightedness, while bifocal and progressive lenses correct both distance and near at different parts of the lens.

Can you find your eye prescription on your glasses?

An important and very common question! You can’t usually find your prescription numbers on the glasses frame you own. The numbers you’ll find on your frame are the measurements of the frame itself in millimeters. They show the lenses’ width, the distance between the lenses and the length of the temple arms, respectively.

Are prescription sunglasses more expensive than prescription glasses?

Prescription sunglasses at EyeBuyDirect usually cost around the same price as prescription eyeglasses. You can even add a sunglass lens tint to standard eyeglasses lenses, so that any style you like can suit your needs!

How long does it take to make lenses for glasses?

EyeBuyDirect frames usually take around 7 to 14 business days to be shipped to your door. This time-frame includes production, quality control, and shipping.

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Reviewed by : Dr. Matthew Miller, OD on June 24th, 2022

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Here's everything you need to know about the premium eyeglass lenses we offer. From practical lens coatings to the different vision-correction options available, your lenses are the heart and soul of your eyewear.

Blue Light Filtering Glasses

Lenses for Screen Safety

Blue light filtering lenses filter out potentially harmful blue light emitted from digital screens. Studies show blue light can disrupt sleep and cause eyestrain. View all Blue Light Glasses

EBDBlue Plus™

Our standard blue light filtering lenses keep your eyes safe and comfortable. This is a great choice for anyone who spends a lot of time in front of screens.
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EBDBlue 360

EBDBlue 360 lenses have UV and blue light filtering technology — 50% less reflection during the day, and 30% less at night. That means all-day, anywhere protection.
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SightRelax

These lenses filter blue light and have a magnified bottom section for reading. It’s designed to make using your mobile phone easy and comfortable for your eyes.
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Prescription Lenses

Lenses for Vision Correction

These lenses are designed to help you see clearly. Whether you’re nearsighted, farsighted, or suffer from presbyopia, prescription lenses will keep your vision sharp.

Progressive Lenses

These multifocal lenses gradually change from near to farsighted vision correction as you move up the lens, providing more complete vision correction than standard bifocal lenses.
Prism Glasses

Prism glasses feature lenses designed to correct double vision caused by underlying medical issues. If you need them, your prescription will feature numbers telling us how to shape your lenses to correct your vision.
Bifocal Lenses

Bifocals feature two distinct prescriptions, with a line separating them across the middle of the lens. These are the most common type of multifocal lenses.
Lens for Reading

If you are farsighted, indicated by a (+) on your prescription, you’re looking for this type of lens. Eyewear with this type of prescription are also known as reading glasses.
Lenses for Nearsightedness

If you are nearsighted, indicated by a (-) on your prescription, these are the lenses for you. Choose high index lenses If your prescription is on the stronger side.
Gaming Glasses

Advance to the next level of eyewear with a pair of gaming glasses — cool, comfortable, and built to win during long streaming sessions.

Transitions®

Light Intelligent Lenses™

Transitions Light Intelligent Lenses darken when outdoors and return to clear when indoors. They block 100% of UV light and help protect against potentially harmful blue light from digital screens and the sun. Choose from different lens color options to suit your personal style.

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Lens Coatings

Protect your eyes & lenses

Lens coatings add extra useful features to your eyewear. Take a look at all the different ways you can customize your lenses to suit your needs. View All Lens Coatings

Polarized Coating

Lenses with a polarized coating block reflected glare. Glare is harsh reflected light from flat surfaces, like road surfaces or water.
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Anti-Reflective Coating

An anti-reflective coating prevents your lens from obscuring your eyes. It also improves visual acuity by allowing more light to reach your eyes.
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Mirrored Sunglasses

It’s easy to see yourself in a pair of mirrored sunglasses — they’re reflective, after all! Style aside, the reason they’re so flashy is to protect your eyes when it's bright outside.
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Lens Index

The thickness of your lens

Your lens index is there through thick ‘n thin — the higher the number, the thinner the lens. High index lenses allow yours to be thinner than standard lenses. And if you want ‘em extra durable, go for polycarbonate lenses, which cater to most prescriptions.

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FAQ

How do I order prescription glasses online?: Ordering prescription glasses online at EyeBuyDirect is extremely simple. Simply browse our extensive selection of styles, pick a color you like, enter your prescription and complete your order. Make sure you’re using an up-to-date prescription for your lenses, since nobody likes blurry vision! If you need help beginning, take our famous Fit & Style Eyewear Quiz (customers love it!).

How much do prescription lenses cost?: The cost of EyeBuyDirect prescription lenses depends on a few factors, including extra features, lens type, and the lens index. A frame with an average prescription usually comes to around $70, which is much cheaper than you would typically find in a brick-and-mortar store. That’s why, in our humble opinion, we’re the best place to shop for eyewear! With our Virtual Try-On and 14-Day Fit & Style Guarantee, you have nothing to lose, and can access the benefit of in-store eyewear shopping, without the price tag!

What are the different types of prescription lenses?: There are a few different types of prescription lenses, and the type you’ll need depends on your vision. Single vision lenses correct either far or nearsightedness, while bifocal and progressive lenses correct both distance and near at different parts of the lens.

Can you find your eye prescription on your glasses?: An important and very common question! You can’t usually find your prescription numbers on the glasses frame you own. The numbers you’ll find on your frame are the measurements of the frame itself in millimeters. They show the lenses’ width, the distance between the lenses and the length of the temple arms, respectively.

Are prescription sunglasses more expensive than prescription glasses?: Prescription sunglasses at EyeBuyDirect usually cost around the same price as prescription eyeglasses. You can even add a sunglass lens tint to standard eyeglasses lenses, so that any style you like can suit your needs!

How long does it take to make lenses for glasses?: EyeBuyDirect frames usually take around 7 to 14 business days to be shipped to your door. This time-frame includes production, quality control, and shipping.