Companies like Zenni and Warby Parker are able to sell glasses at much lower prices than many eye doctors and boutiques partly because they only sell their own brands of eyewear.
Whether you're looking to replace your current glasses or invest in a backup pair, Zenni Optical is worth checking out. You'll find cheaper prices than nearly any other glasses outlet and tons of styles to choose from.
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Our factory is in China. About 89 percent of the glasses sold in the United States are made in China. We are right in the center of excellence for glass manufacturing. Just as Switzerland is known for making great watches, China is known for great glasses.
Even if you don't have special prescription needs or fit problems, buying glasses online can still be risky. According to The Vision Council, a nonprofit trade association, more than 150 million American adults wear prescription eyeglasses (PDF). ... If you're nearsighted, you have a negative prescription.
If you made a mistake during the order, or you just don't like the glasses, you can return them for a one-time-use 100% store credit (excluding shipping), or for a 50% refund (excluding shipping) to the credit or debit card or PayPal account.
All of Zenni's eyeglasses come with antiscratch coating and UV protection coating for no extra cost. The company offers blue-light protection, called Blokz, starting at $16.95. ... One customer, Healthline editor Roman Gokhman, says: “The selection was great, and the glasses fit really well.”
With more than 500 warehouse locations, the Costco Optical retail footprint dwarfs that of Warby Parker. And you can get an eye exam at any Costco location. But despite Costco's reputation for low prices, they're also more expensive. Consumer Reports says the median price for a complete pair of eyeglasses is $184.
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