How to buy glasses online (like it ain’t no thang)

Is there anything more glorious than a package freshly delivered to your doorstep? Who knows which of your recent purchases could be inside — kitchen knives, contact lenses, matching sweaters for you and your cat. (Because of course.) No matter what mysterious item awaits, there’s something so satisfying and convenient about ordering online and having your things arrive in a neat little box. 

If you’ve ordered glasses online, you probably know the drill. But if you’re new or haven’t had the best luck buying glasses in the past, well, boy howdy. We’ve got all the tools and tricks you need to find an awesome pair of glasses with our glasses brand, The Framery. And you can do it all in 30 minutes or less, which totally beats the time you’d spend driving to and from the eye doctor. 

So, let’s do it.  Find a comfy spot on the couch, open your browser, and follow along with this easy-peasy guide to buying glasses online.

First, make sure you get your size right. 

Before you shop for styles, make sure you have the right fit with The Framery's find my fit tool. This nifty little guy scans your face and gives you recommendations based on your size, narrowing your search so it’s easy to find what you like. 

Next, try on some frames. One, two, or twenty. Go wild.

Ever bought a shirt online and tried it on at home only to realize it would fit your 5-year-old nephew? Well, we can’t help you buy the right size of clothing online, but we can help you find the right pair of glasses with The Framery’s free try-on tools: in-home try-on , virtual try-on, and find your fit. 

In-home try-on

With in-home try-on, you can wear frames at home for free for five days. Here’s how it works: 

Pick five Framery frames, order them as “in-home try-on,” and they’ll ship right to your door. When it’s time to send them back, your box will have everything you need to return them.

Virtual try-on

Want to skip the wait? The Framery's virtual try-on is where it’s at. Free. Available 24/7. And basically, a futuristic dressing room for your face. Here’s how it works: 

All you need is a web camera and a magnetic card such as a credit card or library card.

1. First, find the frame you want and click so you’re on the product page. Select the “virtual try-on” toggle below the frame image.
2. Follow the directions on the screen to take a selfie. (When it’s ready, you should see your gorgeous face on the screen, virtually wearing the frames you picked. Swipe side to side to get a 180-degree view. Yeah, kinda freaky, right?
3. You can now “wear” any frame available for virtual try-on, as long as the toggle is selected.

Now put on some music as you try on the latest fashions (we recommend Too Sexy by Right Said Fred) and it’s almost like you’re in one of those fun ’90s movie montages.

Round up your essentials… time to buy your glasses.

By now, you’ve hopefully found a style or two that you’re super jazzed about. So, grab your vision prescription and let’s make it happen, cap’n. (If you don’t know your prescription, no worries. We can help you with that below.)

Select the frame style and color you want, then choose single-vision, progressive, or non-prescription lenses. Next, pick the lens type and any lens upgrades you might need. (There’s a breakdown of The Framery’s lens types and upgrades here if you need help!)

Lastly, enter your payment details, delivery information, and any discount codes…and boom! You just ordered your first pair of glasses online. (Don’t have a discount code? Subscribe to The Framery to get all the goodies sent to your email inbox!) Now for the final touch — your prescription details.

Can't find your pupillary distance?

When you finish checking out, you’ll have three options to enter your vision prescription: text or email a photo of your prescription, have your eye doctor fax us your details, and if you can't find your PD, use our tool to find your pupillary distance. You can also use our online vision exam to get your prescription renewed. 

Rejoice! Your new glasses are on the way.

Now comes the exciting part. When The Framery team has designed and triple-checked your new glasses for top quality, they’ll ship them right to you for free.

After you’re done celebrating its arrival, open your box and give your new glasses a whirl. How do they feel? How do they look? If your frames need any adjustments, you can take them to your local optical shop. The Framery will reimburse any adjustment receipts up to $25. 

We hope you love your new glasses, but if not, you can send them back for a full refund within 60 days. Now that you know how to buy glasses online like the pros, you’ll go down in history. Check out these womens and mens styles to get started.