Here’s Where To Find The Best Bargains For Glasses And Contacts
Some of the best deals for glasses and contacts come from Warby Parker, Zenni Optical, Frames Direct, and Eye Buy Direct.
Finding a good deal on glasses and contacts is more vital than ever. Inflation shows no signs of slowing down and many Americans are learning that their healthcare benefits may be reduced or cut out entirely. CNET recently put their deal-hunting staff to work finding the best online deals on prescription eyewear and as you can see, the savings are quite significant.
Before you check out these excellent offers on prescription lenses, keep another cost-saving measure in mind. If you have a Flexible Spending Account through your job, you may be able to use those funds to buy your next pair of glasses or contacts—or both. These accounts allow you to pay for certain healthcare expenses using pre-tax funds from your paycheck.
EyeBuyDirect has an impressive selection of frames for your glasses, some starting as low as $6. Save even more—up to 30 percent—when you enter coupon code LUCKYDEAL at checkout. The amount saved depends on how much you spend, with the full 30 percent reserved for orders of $60 or more, and certain high-end frames are excluded from the offer.
FramesDirect is another great place to find glasses online and you can save up to 50 percent off name brands like Kate Spade, Oakley, Prada, and Ray-Ban. Enter coupon code SB60 at checkout to receive 60 percent off lenses and add-ons like polarized lenses or anti-scratch coating. The site also offers the option of making four interest-free payments with Klarna.
The aptly named Glasses.com is offering up to 50 percent off frames with prescription lenses. The discount is significant if you wear progressive lenses or Transitions lenses. Various eyewear lens treatments are also eligible for the discount.
GlassesUSA has several good deals online right now for both your frames and lenses. The BOGOFREE code allows you to receive a second pair of glasses (equal or lesser value) for free and you can include one premium glasses frame in the deal. SAVE30 is the code to use if you only need one pair of glasses, or enter LENSES50 to get half-off lens upgrades.
Zenni Optical was founded in 2003 to provide affordable glasses to the masses and was among the first to offer a virtual try-on feature. On the surface, their current deal is less impressive than the others—just 10 percent off your first order. However, their prices are drastically lower than most prescription eyewear retailers, so you’ll still save money.
If you need contacts instead of glasses, ContactsDirect is a good place to start shopping. Enter code MYLENSES to get 20 percent off your purchase plus free shipping. This offer is valid for new and repeat customers.
1800Contacts is currently offering new customers 30 percent off their first contact lens order, plus free shipping. They advertise having 45 million contacts in stock and say they will beat any other price. They sell all the popular brands, including Acuvue, Bausch+Lomb, CooperVision, and Dailies.
Warby Parker is a good place to shop for glasses or contact lenses. The discount vision retailer is offering 20 percent off your first contacts order along with free shipping. No coupon code is needed; the discount is automatically applied at checkout. All of these deals were valid at the time this article was written. However, prices are subject to change at any time. Be sure to check all of each retailer’s current offers to make sure you are scoring the best price on your new glasses or contacts.
